Our Barnsley U21 vs Brentford U21 Prediction: 1-3
Barnsley U21 vs Brentford U21 in the England Development League 2 is scheduled for an 12:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday August 19, 2025. A 1-3 result in favor of the away side seems likely, but given the offensive strengths of both teams, over 2.5 goals could be a valuable alternative bet.
This Barnsley U21 vs Brentford U21 prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Barnsley U21's Last Match – Millwall U21 vs Barnsley U21
Barnsley U21 will hope to extend their good run following a 4-0 England Development League 2 win against Millwall U21 on August 12. In that match, Barnsley U21 recorded 50% possession, firing 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Millwall U21 | 50% | 0 (0) | - | 50 |
Barnsley U21 | 50% | 0 (6) | - | 40 |
Brentford U21's Last Match – Brentford U21 vs Hull U21
Brentford U21 will look to build on their last result following a 1-1 England Development League 2 stalemate against Hull U21 on August 13. In that match, Brentford U21 saw 59% of the ball and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Brentford U21 | 59% | 0 (4) | - | 69 |
Hull U21 | 41% | 0 (7) | - | 38 |
Barnsley U21 vs Brentford U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Barnsley U21 | Brentford U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.76 | Attacking Strength | 1.33 |
| 1.27 | Defence Strength | 0.85 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 1.9 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 2.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Barnsley U21 are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Brentford U21 average 2.2 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.