Our Bristol City U21 vs Barnsley U21 Prediction: 2-1
Bristol City U21 vs Barnsley U21 in the England Development League 2 is scheduled for an 12:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday September 9, 2025. We predict a 2-1 home victory, but with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS (Both Teams to Score) is another strong betting option.
This Bristol City U21 vs Barnsley 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
Bristol City U21's Last Match – Bristol City U21 vs Sheffield Wed U21
Bristol City U21 must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 2-1 England Development League 2 victory over Sheffield Wed U21 in their last outing. In that match, Bristol City U21 recorded 74% possession, firing 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bristol City U21 | 74% | 0 (5) | - | 51 |
 Sheffield Wed U21 | 26% | 0 (5) | - | 24 |
Barnsley U21's Last Match – Barnsley U21 vs QPR U21
Barnsley U21 will be eager to respond after suffering a 2-3 England Development League 2 defeat at the hands of QPR U21 on September 2. In that match, Barnsley U21 recorded 52% possession and 7 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Barnsley U21 | 52% | 0 (7) | - | 58 |
 QPR U21 | 48% | 0 (4) | - | 36 |
Bristol City U21 vs Barnsley U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Bristol City U21 | Barnsley U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.12 | Attacking Strength | 0.76 |
| 1.08 | Defence Strength | 0.72 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Bristol City U21 are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per match, while Barnsley U21 average 1.3 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.