Professional Development League · EnglandBarnsley U21 vs Hull City U21 prediction & analysis
Both teams to score
Strong pick · fair odds 1.39 · bookmaker 1.30 · Lost ✗
Value bet: Barnsley U21 to win @ 1.95 – our chance 57% vs 51% implied by the price (edge +10%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
Win chances
Most likely scores
From our goals model: Barnsley U21 2.6 – 1.8 Hull City U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our analysis
Barnsley U21 hold the edge on home soil with a 57% chance of winning, against 26% for Hull City U21.
Barnsley U21 have taken 7 points from their last 6 matches (2W 1D 3L), scoring 1.8 and conceding 2.8 per game. Hull City U21 have 3 points from their last 6 (0W 3D 3L), averaging 1.3 scored and 2.3 conceded. Barnsley U21 come into this in clearly the better form.
We expect around 4.4 goals (2.6 for Barnsley U21, 1.8 for Hull City U21). That points to an open game – over 2.5 goals is 81% likely and both teams score 72% of the time on this projection. Recent matches involving both teams have mostly gone over 2.5. Most likely scores: 2–1 (8%), 2–2 (7%), 3–1 (7%).
In their last 1 meeting, Barnsley U21 have won 1, Hull City U21 have won 0 and 0 ended level, with an average of 2.0 goals per game.
Our pick is Both teams to score at a 72% chance – the bookmaker price of 1.30 is close to our fair price of 1.39. For a bigger price, Barnsley U21 to win at 1.95 is our value angle (57% on our numbers).
Every market, with fair odds
| Market | Most likely | Chance | Fair odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match result | Barnsley U21 to win ✗ | 57% | 1.77 | 1.95 ▲ |
| Double chance | Either team to win ✓ | 83% | 1.21 | 1.22 |
| Both teams to score | Both teams to score ✗ | 72% | 1.39 | 1.30 |
| Over/under 1.5 goals | Over 1.5 goals ✓ | 93% | 1.07 | – |
| Over/under 2.5 goals | Over 2.5 goals ✗ | 81% | 1.23 | – |
| Over/under 3.5 goals | Over 3.5 goals ✗ | 64% | 1.56 | – |
| Half-time result | Barnsley U21 ahead at half-time ✗ | 44% | 2.25 | – |
| Half-time / full-time | HT Barnsley U21 / FT Barnsley U21 ✗ | 37% | 2.74 | – |
| Correct score | Correct score 2–1 ✗ | 8% | 13.33 | – |
Form
Barnsley U21 – last 6
| 25 Sep | vs Sheffield United U21 | 0–2 | L |
| 15 Sep | @ Coventry City U21 | 3–5 | L |
| 1 Sep | @ Colchester United U21 | 4–3 | W |
| 23 Aug | vs Charlton Athletic U21 | 2–2 | D |
| 18 Aug | @ Cardiff City U21 | 2–1 | W |
| 14 Apr | @ Sheffield Wednesday U21 | 0–4 | L |
Hull City U21 – last 6
| 6 Oct | vs Wigan Athletic U21 | 2–2 | D |
| 29 Sep | vs Bolton Wanderers Res. | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Sep | @ Bristol City U21 | 1–4 | L |
| 8 Sep | vs Brentford U21 | 1–1 | D |
| 1 Sep | vs Swansea City U21 | 0–2 | L |
| 25 Aug | @ Queens Park Rangers U21 | 3–3 | D |
Head to head
| 3 Apr 2026 | Barnsley U21 v Hull City U21 | 2–0 |
Professional Development League table
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Bolton Wanderers Res. | 9 | +12 | 21 |
| 2 |  Fleetwood Town U21 | 9 | 0 | 19 |
| 3 |  Swansea City U21 | 10 | +5 | 18 |
| 4 |  Coventry City U21 | 9 | +4 | 14 |
| 5 |  Cardiff City U21 | 9 | +6 | 13 |
| 6 |  Sheffield United U21 | 8 | +5 | 13 |
| 7 |  Huddersfield Town U21 | 6 | +8 | 12 |
| 8 |  Bristol City U21 | 9 | +1 | 12 |
| 9 |  Peterborough United U21 | 8 | -5 | 11 |
| 10 |  Queens Park Rangers U21 | 11 | -9 | 11 |
| 11 |  Wigan Athletic U21 | 9 | -5 | 10 |
| 12 |  Colchester United U21 | 8 | -3 | 9 |
| 13 |  Charlton Athletic U21 | 9 | -3 | 9 |
| 14 |  Barnsley U21 | 8 | -7 | 8 |
| 15 |  Sheffield Wednesday U21 | 8 | -3 | 7 |
| 16 |  Millwall U21 | 6 | -2 | 6 |
| 17 |  Hull City U21 | 6 | -4 | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the prediction for Barnsley U21 vs Hull City U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 72% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Barnsley U21 vs Hull City U21?
On our numbers Barnsley U21 have a 57% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Hull City U21 26%.
How many goals will there be in Barnsley U21 vs Hull City U21?
We expect about 4.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 81% likely and both teams score 72% of the time on our projection.
When is Barnsley U21 vs Hull City U21?
Barnsley U21 vs Hull City U21 (Professional Development League) kicks off on Friday 9 October 2026 at 13:00 (West Africa Time).
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