Barnsley U21 vs Peterborough United U21 preview and prediction
The match
Peterborough United U21 travel to face Barnsley U21 in the Professional Development League on Monday 26 October (14:00 WAT). Barnsley U21 are 15th with 8 points from 8 games (in the bottom three), while Peterborough United U21 sit 10th on 11 points (in the bottom half). Only 3 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Barnsley U21's last 5: DLLLW Most recently they drew with Fleetwood Town U21 2–2 away. At home they have won 0 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.8 scored and 2.7 conceded.
Peterborough United U21's last 5: DLLLL Most recently they drew with Sheffield Wednesday U21 2–2 at home. They average 1.0 scored and 3.5 conceded.
Barnsley U21 arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 0.8 points a game against 0.3.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 4.1 goals: 2.1 for Barnsley U21 and 2.0 for Peterborough United U21. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 78% and both teams to score at 71%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 71% chance at odds of 1.29. Predicted score: Barnsley U21 2–2 Peterborough United U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Barnsley U2141%fair 2.44 · @2.20
Draw21%fair 4.75 · @3.70
Peterborough United U2138%fair 2.64 · @2.50
4.14Expected goals
2.11Barnsley U21 xG
2.03Peterborough United U21 xG
71%Both score
78%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–27%
2–17%
1–27%
1–17%
3–25%
3–15%
From our goals model: Barnsley U21 2.1 – 2.0 Peterborough United 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✗
41%
2.44
2.20
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.27
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
71%
1.41
1.29
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
92%
1.09
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
78%
1.28
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
59%
1.69
–
Half-time result
Barnsley U21 ahead at half-time✗
35%
2.89
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Barnsley U21 / FT Barnsley U21✗
26%
3.92
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
7%
13.89
–
Form
Barnsley U21 – last 6
DLLLWD
20 Oct
@ Fleetwood Town U21
2–2
D
9 Oct
vs Hull City U21
0–2
L
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
1.8Scored / game
2.7Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Peterborough United U21 – last 6
DLLLLD
21 Oct
vs Sheffield Wednesday U21
2–2
D
13 Oct
vs Sheffield United U21
0–4
L
9 Oct
vs Nottingham Forest U21
1–5
L
29 Sep
vs Fleetwood Town U21
0–1
L
18 Sep
@ Cardiff City U21
0–6
L
15 Sep
vs Bristol City U21
3–3
D
1.0Scored / game
3.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Barnsley U21 and Peterborough United U21.
What is the prediction for Barnsley U21 vs Peterborough United U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 71% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.29.
Who will win Barnsley U21 vs Peterborough United U21?
On our numbers Barnsley U21 have a 41% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Peterborough United U21 38%.
How many goals will there be in Barnsley U21 vs Peterborough United U21?
We expect about 4.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 78% likely and both teams score 71% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Barnsley U21 vs Peterborough United U21?
Our predicted score is Barnsley U21 2–2 Peterborough United U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.1 goals in total.
When is Barnsley U21 vs Peterborough United U21?
Barnsley U21 vs Peterborough United U21 (Professional Development League) kicks off on Monday 26 October 2026 at 14:00 (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.
