Swansea City U21 vs Barnsley U21 preview and prediction
The match
The Professional Development League sees Swansea City U21 take on Barnsley U21 on Monday 30 March, kicking off at 12:00 (WAT) at Swansea.com Stadium. Swansea City U21 are 3rd with 18 points from 10 games (in the top four), while Barnsley U21 sit 15th on 8 points (in the bottom three).
Form guide
Swansea City U21's last 5: WWDLW Most recently they beat Hull City U21 4–1 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 2.5 per game.
Barnsley U21's last 5: DLDWW Most recently they drew with Sheffield United U21 2–2 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.3 scored and 0.8 conceded.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 4.1 goals: 2.6 for Swansea City U21 and 1.5 for Barnsley U21. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 77% likely and both teams score in 71% of our simulations.
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 71% chance at odds of 1.33. Predicted score: Swansea City U21 2–1 Barnsley U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Swansea City U2160%fair 1.66 · @1.67
Draw17%fair 5.82 · @4.00
Barnsley U2123%fair 4.40 · @3.75
4.09Expected goals
2.55Swansea City U21 xG
1.54Barnsley U21 xG
71%Both score
77%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–18%
3–17%
1–17%
2–26%
3–25%
2–05%
From our goals model: Swansea City U21 2.6 – 1.5 Barnsley 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
Swansea City U21 to win✗
60%
1.66
1.67
Double chance
Either team to win✓
83%
1.21
1.20
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
71%
1.40
1.33
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
91%
1.09
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
77%
1.29
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
58%
1.71
–
Half-time result
Swansea City U21 ahead at half-time✓
46%
2.17
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Swansea City U21 / FT Swansea City U21✗
39%
2.56
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
8%
11.93
–
Form
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 60% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Barnsley U21 23%.
How many goals will there be in Swansea City U21 vs Barnsley U21?
We expect about 4.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 77% 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.
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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