EFL Trophy · England · Oakwell Ground
Barnsley vs Leeds United U21 prediction & analysis
Barnsley to win
Strong pick · fair odds 1.45 · bookmaker 1.25 · Lost ✗
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Our analysis
Barnsley are clear favourites at home with a 69% chance of winning, against 13% for Leeds United U21.
Barnsley have taken 8 points from their last 6 matches (2W 2D 2L), scoring 1.7 and conceding 2.3 per game. Leeds United U21 have 10 points from their last 6 (3W 1D 2L), averaging 2.3 scored and 2.0 conceded.
Our pick is Barnsley to win at a 69% chance – the bookmaker price of 1.25 is close to our fair price of 1.45.
Every market, with fair odds
| Market | Most likely | Chance | Fair odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match result | Barnsley to win ✗ | 69% | 1.45 | 1.25 |
| Double chance | Barnsley or draw ✗ | 87% | 1.15 | 1.07 |
Form
Barnsley – last 6
| 19 Sep | vs Leicester | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Sep | @ Peterborough | 3–3 | D |
| 12 Sep | @ Plymouth | 0–3 | L |
| 5 Sep | vs Stevenage | 1–5 | L |
| 2 Sep | vs Blackpool | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Aug | @ Leyton Orient | 3–1 | W |
Leeds United U21 – last 6
| 19 Sep | vs Newcastle United U21 | 2–0 | W |
| 13 Sep | @ Middlesbrough U21 | 4–4 | D |
| 8 Sep | @ Solihull Moors | 3–2 | W |
| 4 Sep | @ Charlton Athletic U21 | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Aug | @ Liverpool U21 | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Aug | vs West Bromwich Albion U21 | 4–3 | W |
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Barnsley and Leeds United U21.
EFL Trophy table
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Lincoln | 3 | +8 | 9 |
| 2 |  Barnsley | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 |  Manchester United U21 | 3 | -4 | 3 |
| 4 |  Notts County | 3 | -4 | 3 |
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What is the prediction for Barnsley vs Leeds United U21?
Our pick is Barnsley to win with a 69% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Barnsley vs Leeds United U21?
On our numbers Barnsley have a 69% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Leeds United U21 13%.
When is Barnsley vs Leeds United U21?
Barnsley vs Leeds United U21 (EFL Trophy) kicks off on Tuesday 22 September 2026 at 19:00 (West Africa Time) at Oakwell Ground.
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