Wigan Athletic U21 v Barnsley U21 Prediction & Expected Goals (10 Mar) – Odds, Stats, Pick

Picks by market

ResultWigan Athletic U21 to win ✗56% · @1.67

Double chanceEither team to win ✗79% · @1.20

Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓72% · @1.33

GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✗85% · fair 1.18

Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗7% · fair 14.79

Wigan Athletic U21 vs Barnsley U21: Betarazi preview and prediction

The fixture

On Tuesday 10 March the Professional Development League brings Wigan Athletic U21 against Barnsley U21 at Christopher Park. Kick-off: 14:00 WAT. In the table, Wigan Athletic U21 are 12th, lower half, on 10 points after 9 matches; Barnsley U21 are 15th (in the drop zone) with 8. Only 2 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.

Current form

Wigan Athletic U21, last 3: WWL Their latest outing: 3–1 win over Crewe Alexandra U21, away. The attack is flying at 3.3 goals per game.

Barnsley U21, last 3: WWW Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Crewe Alexandra U21, at home. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 0.3 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 2 clean sheets in that run.

Momentum favours Barnsley U21, collecting 3.0 points per game to 2.0 for Wigan Athletic U21.

Where the goals come from

Betarazi's ratings give Wigan Athletic U21 2.8 xG, Barnsley U21 1.9 xG – a total near 4.7. That is an open game on paper: 85% for three or more goals, 72% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.

Markets worth a look

1X2 according to our numbers – Wigan Athletic U21 56%, draw 21%, Barnsley U21 24%.
GG/NG: GG (72%) at 1.33.

Our call before kick-off

Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (72%, odds 1.33). Most likely score in line with that pick: Wigan Athletic U21 2–1 Barnsley U21. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.

Result chances

Wigan Athletic U2156%fair 1.80 · @1.67

Draw21%fair 4.85 · @4.00

Barnsley U2124%fair 4.20 · @3.70

4.69Expected goals

2.78Wigan Athletic U21 xG

1.92Barnsley U21 xG

72%Both score

85%Over 2.5

Score grid: top six

2–17%

2–26%

3–16%

3–26%

1–15%

1–25%

From our goals model: Wigan Athletic U21 2.8 – 1.9 Barnsley 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	Wigan Athletic U21 to win ✗	56%	1.80	1.67
Double chance	Either team to win ✗	79%	1.26	1.20
Both teams to score	Both teams to score ✓	72%	1.39	1.33
Draw no bet	Wigan Athletic U21 (draw no bet)	70%	1.43	–
Asian handicap	Barnsley U21 +1.5 (Asian handicap) ✓	63%	1.60	–
Over/under 1.5 goals	Over 1.5 goals ✓	95%	1.05	–
Over/under 2.5 goals	Over 2.5 goals ✗	85%	1.18	–
Over/under 3.5 goals	Over 3.5 goals ✗	69%	1.45	–
Over/under 4.5 goals	Over 4.5 goals ✗	50%	1.98	–
First team to score	Wigan Athletic U21 to score first ✗	59%	1.71	–
Half-time result	Wigan Athletic U21 ahead at half-time ✗	45%	2.23	–
Half-time / full-time	HT Wigan Athletic U21 / FT Wigan Athletic U21 ✗	37%	2.71	–
Correct score	Correct score 2–1 ✗	7%	14.79	–

Wigan Athletic U21 – last 3

WWL

2 Mar	@ Crewe Alexandra U21	3–1	W
24 Feb	vs Fleetwood Town U21	5–3	W
17 Feb	@ Sheffield United U21	2–3	L

3.3Scored / game

2.3Conceded / game

100%Both scored

100%Over 2.5

Barnsley U21 – last 3

WWW

6 Mar	vs Crewe Alexandra U21	1–0	W
27 Feb	vs Coventry City U21	2–1	W
17 Feb	@ Huddersfield Town U21	2–0	W

1.7Scored / game

0.3Conceded / game

33%Both scored

33%Over 2.5

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Bolton Wanderers Res.	9	7	0	2	+12	21
2	Fleetwood Town U21	10	6	1	3	-3	19
3	Swansea City U21	10	6	0	4	+5	18
4	Coventry City U21	9	4	2	3	+4	14
5	Cardiff City U21	9	3	4	2	+6	13
6	Sheffield United U21	8	4	1	3	+5	13
7	Huddersfield Town U21	6	4	0	2	+8	12
8	Bristol City U21	9	3	3	3	+1	12
9	Charlton Athletic U21	10	3	3	4	+1	12
10	Peterborough United U21	8	3	2	3	-5	11
11	Queens Park Rangers U21	11	3	2	6	-9	11
12	Wigan Athletic U21	9	2	4	3	-5	10
13	Colchester United U21	9	3	0	6	-7	9
14	Hull City U21	7	2	2	3	-1	8
15	Barnsley U21	8	2	2	4	-7	8
16	Sheffield Wednesday U21	8	1	4	3	-3	7
17	Millwall U21	6	2	0	4	-2	6

Team

Pts

Bolton Wanderers Res.

+12

-3

Huddersfield Town U21

Bristol City U21

Charlton Athletic U21

Peterborough United U21

-5

Queens Park Rangers U21

-9

Wigan Athletic U21

-5

Colchester United U21

-7

Hull City U21

-1

Barnsley U21

-7

Sheffield Wednesday U21

-3

Millwall U21

-2

Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Wigan Athletic U21 vs Barnsley U21?

Our pick is Both teams to score with a 72% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.33.

Who will win Wigan Athletic U21 vs Barnsley U21?

On our numbers Wigan Athletic U21 have a 56% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Barnsley U21 24%.

How many goals will there be in Wigan Athletic U21 vs Barnsley U21?

We expect about 4.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 85% likely and both teams score 72% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Wigan Athletic U21 vs Barnsley U21?

Our predicted score is Wigan Athletic U21 2–1 Barnsley U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.7 goals in total.

When is Wigan Athletic U21 vs Barnsley U21?

Wigan Athletic U21 vs Barnsley U21 (Professional Development League) kicks off on Tuesday 10 March 2026 at 14:00 (West Africa Time) at Christopher Park.

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.

Wigan Athletic U21 v Barnsley U21: numbers & prediction