Our Barnsley U21 vs Brentford U21 Prediction: 1-4
Barnsley U21 vs Brentford U21 in the England Development League 2 is scheduled for an 13:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday December 9, 2025. We anticipate a 1-4 win for the visitors, but with both teams frequently finding the net, a bet on over 2.5 goals is also worth considering.
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 – Barnsley U21 vs Wigan U21
Barnsley U21 must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 2-7 England Development League 2 defeat against Wigan U21 on November 18. In that match, Barnsley U21 had 51% possession and 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Barnsley U21 | 51% | 0 (5) | - | 19 |
 Wigan U21 | 49% | 0 (13) | - | 46 |
Brentford U21's Last Match – Brentford U21 vs Exeter U21
Brentford U21 will aim to maintain their momentum following a 3-0 England U21 Premier League Cup triumph against Exeter U21 on November 24. In that match, Brentford U21 controlled 50% of possession and managed 8 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Brentford U21 | 50% | 0 (8) | - | 48 |
 Exeter U21 | 50% | 0 (1) | - | 27 |
Barnsley U21 vs Brentford U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Barnsley U21 | Brentford U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.79 | Attacking Strength | 1.37 |
| 1.67 | Defence Strength | 0.55 |
| 0.9 | Points Per Game | 1.9 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 2.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Barnsley U21 are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 2.8 conceded per match, while Brentford U21 average 2.7 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.