Barnsley U21 vs Hull City U21 preview and prediction
The match
The Professional Development League sees Barnsley U21 take on Hull City U21 on Friday 3 April, kicking off at 11:00 (WAT) at Barnsley FC Training Ground. Barnsley U21 are 14th with 8 points from 8 games (in the bottom half), while Hull City U21 sit 17th on 5 points (in the bottom three). Only 3 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Barnsley U21's last 5: WDLDW Most recently they beat Swansea City U21 3–2 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.5 scored and 1.2 conceded.
Hull City U21's last 5: LLDDW Most recently they lost to Wigan Athletic U21 0–2 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 4. They average 1.5 scored and 2.3 conceded.
Barnsley U21 arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.8 points a game against 0.8.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.8 goals: 2.0 for Barnsley U21 and 1.7 for Hull City U21. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 72% and both teams to score at 69%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 69% chance at odds of 1.30. Predicted score: Barnsley U21 2–1 Hull City U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Barnsley U2146%fair 2.18 · @2.05
Draw19%fair 5.29 · @3.80
Hull City U2135%fair 2.83 · @2.75
3.75Expected goals
2.01Barnsley U21 xG
1.74Hull City U21 xG
69%Both score
72%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–18%
1–18%
2–27%
1–27%
3–16%
3–25%
From our goals model: Barnsley U21 2.0 – 1.7 Hull City 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
Barnsley U21 to win✓
46%
2.18
2.05
Double chance
Either team to win✓
81%
1.23
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
69%
1.45
1.30
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
89%
1.13
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
72%
1.38
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✗
52%
1.94
–
Half-time result
Barnsley U21 ahead at half-time✓
36%
2.78
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Barnsley U21 / FT Barnsley U21✓
27%
3.64
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
8%
12.11
–
Form
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 69% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Barnsley U21 vs Hull City U21?
On our numbers Barnsley U21 have a 46% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Hull City U21 35%.
How many goals will there be in Barnsley U21 vs Hull City U21?
We expect about 3.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 72% likely and both teams score 69% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Barnsley U21 vs Hull City U21?
Our predicted score is Barnsley U21 2–1 Hull City U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.8 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.
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.
