Barnsley U21 vs Hull City U21: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Barnsley U21 welcome Hull City U21 to Barnsley FC Training Ground for a Professional Development League fixture on Friday 3 April (11:00 WAT). In the table, Barnsley U21 are 15th, in the drop zone, on 8 points after 8 matches; Hull City U21 are 14th (lower half) with 8. They are level on points, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Barnsley U21, last 5: WDLDW Their latest outing: 3–2 win over Swansea City U21, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.2 conceded per game.
Hull City U21, last 5: LLDDW Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to Wigan Athletic U21, away. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 2.3 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Barnsley U21, collecting 1.8 points per game to 0.8 for Hull City U21.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Barnsley U21 1.8 xG, Hull City U21 1.8 xG – a total near 3.5. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 68% and GG at 68%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Barnsley U21 41%, draw 22%, Hull City U21 36%.
GG/NG: GG (68%) at 1.30.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (68%, odds 1.30). Most likely score in line with that pick: Barnsley U21 1–1 Hull City U21. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Barnsley U2141%fair 2.42 · @2.05
Draw22%fair 4.51 · @3.80
Hull City U2136%fair 2.74 · @2.75
3.53Expected goals
1.77Barnsley U21 xG
1.76Hull City U21 xG
68%Both score
68%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–19%
2–18%
1–28%
2–27%
1–05%
0–15%
From our goals model: Barnsley U21 1.8 – 1.8 Hull City U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Barnsley U21 to win✓
41%
2.42
2.05
Double chance
Either team to win✓
78%
1.29
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
68%
1.46
1.30
Draw no bet
Barnsley U21 (draw no bet)✓
53%
1.88
–
Asian handicap
Hull City U21 +0.5 (Asian handicap)✗
61%
1.64
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
87%
1.15
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
68%
1.46
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
53%
1.89
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
72%
1.39
–
First team to score
Barnsley U21 to score first✓
49%
2.05
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
36%
2.78
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Barnsley U21 / FT Barnsley U21✓
24%
4.24
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
8%
12.36
–
Recent results
Barnsley U21 – last 6
WDLDWW
30 Mar
@ Swansea City U21
3–2
W
27 Mar
vs Sheffield United U21
2–2
D
16 Mar
@ AFC Bournemouth U21
0–1
L
10 Mar
@ Wigan Athletic U21
1–1
D
6 Mar
vs Crewe Alexandra U21
1–0
W
27 Feb
vs Coventry City U21
2–1
W
1.5Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
67%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Hull City U21 – last 6
LLDDWL
31 Mar
@ Wigan Athletic U21
0–2
L
24 Mar
vs Swansea City U21
1–4
L
17 Mar
@ Colchester United U21
2–2
D
10 Mar
vs Sheffield United U21
2–2
D
3 Mar
@ Peterborough United U21
3–2
W
25 Feb
@ Huddersfield Town U21
1–2
L
1.5Scored / game
2.3Conceded / game
83%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Barnsley U21 and Hull City U21.
What is the prediction for Barnsley U21 vs Hull City U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 68% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Barnsley U21 vs Hull City U21?
On our numbers Barnsley U21 have a 41% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Hull City U21 36%.
How many goals will there be in Barnsley U21 vs Hull City U21?
We expect about 3.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 68% likely and both teams score 68% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Barnsley U21 vs Hull City U21?
Our predicted score is Barnsley U21 1–1 Hull City U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.5 goals in total.
When is Barnsley U21 vs Hull City U21?
Barnsley U21 vs Hull City U21 (Professional Development League) kicks off on Friday 3 April 2026 at 11:00 (West Africa Time) at Barnsley FC Training Ground.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
