Barnsley U21 vs Brentford U21 Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

Our Barnsley U21 vs Brentford U21 Prediction: 1-3

Barnsley U21 vs Brentford U21 in the England Development League 2 is scheduled for an 13:00 GMT kick-off on Friday January 23, 2026. Our forecast points to a 1-3 away win, but considering both sides' recent goal-scoring trends, over 2.5 goals is also a smart choice.

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 – Peterborough U21 vs Barnsley U21

Barnsley U21 will hope to recover from their recent 1-5 England Development League 2 setback against Peterborough U21 on January 20. In that match, Barnsley U21 recorded 39% possession and 2 shots hitting the target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Peterborough U21	61%	0 (7)	-	50
Barnsley U21	39%	0 (2)	-	34

Brentford U21's Last Match – Brentford U21 vs Millwall U21

Brentford U21 will aim to put their last result behind them following a 1-2 England Development League 2 loss to Millwall U21 on January 20. In that match, Brentford U21 had 60% possession and 7 shots on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Brentford U21	60%	0 (7)	-	63
Millwall U21	40%	0 (6)	-	23

Barnsley U21 vs Brentford U21 Stats

Key Stats

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

Barnsley U21 are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 2.9 conceded per match, while Brentford U21 average 2.4 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.

Barnsley U21 Fixtures

Brentford U21 Fixtures