Barnsley U21 vs Sheffield United U21 prediction & analysis
62%
Footrivo pick
Sheffield United U21 to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.62 · bookmaker 1.75 · Lost ✗
5/10Rating
1.75Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultSheffield United U21 to win ✗62% · @1.75
Double chanceEither team to win ✗82% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓67% · @1.36
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓69% · fair 1.46
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗10% · fair 10.51
Barnsley U21 vs Sheffield United U21 preview and prediction
The match
Sheffield United U21 travel to Barnsley FC Training Ground in the Professional Development League on Friday 27 March (14:00 WAT) to face Barnsley U21. Barnsley U21 are 15th with 8 points from 8 games (in the bottom three), while Sheffield United U21 sit 6th on 13 points (in the top half).
Form guide
Barnsley U21's last 5: LDWWW Most recently they lost to AFC Bournemouth U21 0–1 away. They average 1.2 scored and 0.6 conceded. 2 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Sheffield United U21's last 5: LWDDL Most recently they lost to AFC Bournemouth U21 2–3 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.8 scored and 1.7 conceded.
Barnsley U21 arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.0 points a game against 1.3.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.5 goals: 1.2 for Barnsley U21 and 2.3 for Sheffield United U21. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 69% and both teams to score at 67%.
Our pre-match pick was Sheffield United U21 to win – a 62% chance at odds of 1.75, above our fair price of 1.62, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Barnsley U21 1–2 Sheffield United U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Barnsley U2121%fair 4.86 · @3.40
Draw18%fair 5.61 · @4.00
Sheffield United U2162%fair 1.62 · @1.75
3.54Expected goals
1.25Barnsley U21 xG
2.29Sheffield United U21 xG
67%Both score
69%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–210%
1–18%
0–28%
1–37%
0–17%
2–26%
From our goals model: Barnsley U21 1.2 – 2.3 Sheffield United U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Sheffield United U21 to win✗
62%
1.62
1.75 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✗
82%
1.22
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
67%
1.48
1.36
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
87%
1.15
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
69%
1.46
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
53%
1.89
–
Half-time result
Sheffield United U21 ahead at half-time✗
46%
2.18
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Sheffield United U21 / FT Sheffield United U21✗
39%
2.53
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
10%
10.51
–
Form
Barnsley U21 – last 5
LDWWW
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
1.2Scored / game
0.6Conceded / game
40%Both scored
20%Over 2.5
Sheffield United U21 – last 6
LWDDLW
23 Mar
vs AFC Bournemouth U21
2–3
L
17 Mar
@ Queens Park Rangers U21
2–0
W
10 Mar
@ Hull City U21
2–2
D
2 Mar
vs Sheffield Wednesday U21
2–2
D
24 Feb
@ Coventry City U21
0–1
L
17 Feb
vs Wigan Athletic U21
3–2
W
1.8Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Barnsley U21 and Sheffield United U21.
What is the prediction for Barnsley U21 vs Sheffield United U21?
Our pick is Sheffield United U21 to win with a 62% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.75.
Who will win Barnsley U21 vs Sheffield United U21?
On our numbers Barnsley U21 have a 21% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Sheffield United U21 62%.
How many goals will there be in Barnsley U21 vs Sheffield United U21?
We expect about 3.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 69% likely and both teams score 67% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Barnsley U21 vs Sheffield United U21?
Our predicted score is Barnsley U21 1–2 Sheffield United U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.5 goals in total.
When is Barnsley U21 vs Sheffield United U21?
Barnsley U21 vs Sheffield United U21 (Professional Development League) kicks off on Friday 27 March 2026 at 14:00 (West Africa Time) at Barnsley FC Training Ground.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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