Swansea City U21 vs Barnsley U21: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
12:00 WAT, Monday 30 March: Swansea City U21 v Barnsley U21 in the Professional Development League, played at Swansea.com Stadium. In the table, Swansea City U21 are 3rd, among the top four, on 18 points after 10 matches; Barnsley U21 are 15th (in the drop zone) with 8.
Current form
Swansea City U21, last 5: WWDLW Their latest outing: 4–1 win over Hull City U21, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 3. 2.5 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Barnsley U21, last 5: DLDWW Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with Sheffield United U21, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 0.8 conceded per game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Swansea City U21 2.7 xG, Barnsley U21 1.4 xG – a total near 4.1. That is an open game on paper: 78% for three or more goals, 71% for GG.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Swansea City U21 61%, draw 19%, Barnsley U21 20%.
GG/NG: GG (71%) at 1.33.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (71%, odds 1.33). Most likely score in line with that pick: Swansea City 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
Swansea City U2161%fair 1.64 · @1.67
Draw19%fair 5.34 · @4.00
Barnsley U2120%fair 4.88 · @3.75
4.11Expected goals
2.68Swansea City U21 xG
1.43Barnsley U21 xG
71%Both score
78%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–18%
3–18%
1–16%
2–26%
2–06%
3–25%
From our goals model: Swansea City U21 2.7 – 1.4 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
Swansea City U21 to win✗
61%
1.64
1.67
Double chance
Either team to win✓
81%
1.23
1.20
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
71%
1.41
1.33
Draw no bet
Swansea City U21 (draw no bet)✗
75%
1.34
–
Asian handicap
Swansea City U21 -0.5 (Asian handicap)✗
64%
1.56
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
92%
1.09
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
78%
1.29
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
59%
1.70
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✗
61%
1.65
–
First team to score
Swansea City U21 to score first
64%
1.56
–
Half-time result
Swansea City U21 ahead at half-time✓
49%
2.03
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Swansea City U21 / FT Swansea City U21✗
43%
2.34
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
8%
11.88
–
Recent results
Swansea City U21 – last 6
WWDLWW
24 Mar
@ Hull City U21
4–1
W
16 Mar
vs Sheffield Wednesday U21
5–1
W
13 Mar
vs Cardiff City U21
1–1
D
9 Mar
@ Colchester United U21
1–3
L
2 Mar
vs Queens Park Rangers U21
3–1
W
27 Feb
@ Cardiff City U21
1–0
W
2.5Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
83%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Barnsley U21 – last 6
DLDWWW
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
17 Feb
@ Huddersfield Town U21
2–0
W
1.3Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
50%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Swansea City U21 and Barnsley U21.
What is the prediction for Swansea City U21 vs Barnsley U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 71% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.33.
Who will win Swansea City U21 vs Barnsley U21?
On our numbers Swansea City U21 have a 61% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Barnsley U21 20%.
How many goals will there be in Swansea City U21 vs Barnsley U21?
We expect about 4.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 78% likely and both teams score 71% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Swansea City U21 vs Barnsley U21?
Our predicted score is Swansea City U21 2–1 Barnsley U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.1 goals in total.
When is Swansea City U21 vs Barnsley U21?
Swansea City U21 vs Barnsley U21 (Professional Development League) kicks off on Monday 30 March 2026 at 12:00 (West Africa Time) at Swansea.com Stadium.
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.
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