Barnsley U21 vs Charlton Athletic U21 prediction & analysis
59%
Footrivo pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.69 · bookmaker 1.35 · Won ✓
5/10Rating
1.35Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultBarnsley U21 to win ✗42% · @2.30
Double chanceEither team to win ✗79% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓59% · @1.35
GoalsUnder 2.5 goals ✗68% · fair 1.48
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗14% · fair 7.00
Barnsley U21 vs Charlton Athletic U21 preview and prediction
The match
Charlton Athletic U21 travel to face Barnsley U21 in the Professional Development League on Sunday 23 August (13:00 WAT). Barnsley U21 are 15th with 8 points from 8 games (in the bottom three), while Charlton Athletic U21 sit 9th on 12 points (in the top half).
Form guide
Barnsley U21's last 5: WLWLW Most recently they beat Cardiff City U21 2–1 away. They are scoring freely – 2.2 goals a game.
Charlton Athletic U21's last 5: LLLDL Most recently they lost to Bolton Wanderers Res. 0–1 at home. On the road they have won 0 and lost 3 of their last 3. They average 1.0 scored and 1.8 conceded.
Barnsley U21 arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.0 points a game against 0.7.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.0 goals: 1.1 for Barnsley U21 and 0.9 for Charlton Athletic U21. That points to a tight game – under 2.5 goals is 68% likely. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 59% chance at odds of 1.35. Predicted score: Barnsley U21 1–1 Charlton Athletic U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Barnsley U2142%fair 2.37 · @2.30
Draw21%fair 4.69 · @3.60
Charlton Athletic U2136%fair 2.75 · @2.45
2.00Expected goals
1.06Barnsley U21 xG
0.94Charlton Athletic U21 xG
59%Both score
32%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–014%
0–014%
1–113%
0–113%
2–08%
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.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Barnsley U21 to win✗
42%
2.37
2.30
Double chance
Either team to win✗
79%
1.27
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
59%
1.69
1.35
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
–
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 1–0✗
14%
7.00
–
Form
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 42% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Charlton Athletic U21 36%.
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).
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.
