Good pick · fair odds 1.69 · bookmaker 1.35 · Won ✓
5/10Rating
1.35Odds
Picks by market
ResultBarnsley U21 to win ✗43% · @2.30
Double chanceEither team to win ✗80% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓59% · @1.35
GoalsUnder 2.5 goals ✗68% · fair 1.48
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗7% · fair 14.08
Barnsley U21 vs Charlton Athletic U21: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
13:00 WAT, Sunday 23 August: Barnsley U21 v Charlton Athletic U21 in the Professional Development League. In the table, Barnsley U21 are 15th, in the drop zone, on 8 points after 8 matches; Charlton Athletic U21 are 9th (upper half) with 12.
Current form
Barnsley U21, last 5: WLWLW Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Cardiff City U21, away. Scoring is no problem – 2.2 a game lately.
Charlton Athletic U21, last 5: LLLDL Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to Bolton Wanderers Res., at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 3 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 1.8 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Barnsley U21, collecting 2.0 points per game to 0.7 for Charlton Athletic U21.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Barnsley U21 1.1 xG, Charlton Athletic U21 0.9 xG – a total near 2.0. On paper it is a low-scoring affair, with under 2.5 at 68%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Barnsley U21 43%, draw 20%, Charlton Athletic U21 37%.
GG/NG: GG (59%) at 1.35.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (59%, odds 1.35). Most likely score in line with that pick: Barnsley U21 1–1 Charlton Athletic U21. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Barnsley U2143%fair 2.34 · @2.30
Draw20%fair 5.01 · @3.60
Charlton Athletic U2137%fair 2.68 · @2.45
2.00Expected goals
1.05Barnsley U21 xG
0.95Charlton Athletic U21 xG
59%Both score
32%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–014%
0–014%
1–113%
0–113%
2–07%
2–17%
From our goals model: Barnsley U21 1.1 – 0.9 Charlton Athletic 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✗
43%
2.34
2.30
Double chance
Either team to win✗
80%
1.25
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
59%
1.69
1.35
Draw no bet
Barnsley U21 (draw no bet)
53%
1.87
–
Asian handicap
Charlton Athletic U21 +0.5 (Asian handicap)✓
63%
1.60
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
59%
1.68
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
68%
1.48
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
86%
1.17
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
95%
1.06
–
First team to score
Barnsley U21 to score first✗
45%
2.20
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
50%
2.00
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Draw / FT Draw✗
22%
4.59
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
7%
14.08
–
Recent results
Barnsley U21 – last 6
WLWLWW
18 Aug
@ Cardiff City U21
2–1
W
14 Apr
@ Sheffield Wednesday U21
0–4
L
10 Apr
vs Colchester United U21
4–0
W
7 Apr
@ Crewe Alexandra U21
2–5
L
3 Apr
vs Hull City U21
2–0
W
30 Mar
@ Swansea City U21
3–2
W
2.2Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Charlton Athletic U21 – last 6
LLLDLW
18 Aug
vs Bolton Wanderers Res.
0–1
L
18 Jul
@ Folkestone Invicta
0–2
L
20 Apr
@ Watford U21
1–3
L
17 Apr
vs Colchester United U21
2–2
D
14 Apr
@ Wigan Athletic U21
2–3
L
3 Apr
vs AFC Bournemouth U21
1–0
W
1.0Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Barnsley U21 and Charlton Athletic U21.
What is the prediction for Barnsley U21 vs Charlton Athletic U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 59% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.35.
Who will win Barnsley U21 vs Charlton Athletic U21?
On our numbers Barnsley U21 have a 43% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Charlton Athletic U21 37%.
How many goals will there be in Barnsley U21 vs Charlton Athletic U21?
We expect about 2.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 32% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Barnsley U21 vs Charlton Athletic U21?
Our predicted score is Barnsley U21 1–1 Charlton Athletic U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.0 goals in total.
When is Barnsley U21 vs Charlton Athletic U21?
Barnsley U21 vs Charlton Athletic U21 (Professional Development League) kicks off on Sunday 23 August 2026 at 13:00 (West Africa Time).
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.
