Our Barnsley U21 vs Cardiff U21 Prediction: 1-2
Barnsley U21 vs Cardiff U21 in the England Development League 2 is scheduled for an 13:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday December 2, 2025. We predict a 1-2 away victory, but with both teams finding the net regularly, BTTS is also a strong betting option.
This Barnsley U21 vs Cardiff 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 – Hull U21 vs Barnsley U21
Barnsley U21 will look to carry forward their winning form after a 2-0 England Development League 2 success over Hull U21 on November 11. In that match, Barnsley U21 saw 42% of the ball and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hull U21 | 58% | 0 (1) | - | 68 |
 Barnsley U21 | 42% | 0 (3) | - | 28 |
Cardiff U21's Last Match – Cardiff U21 vs QPR U21
Cardiff U21 will look to get back on track following a 2-3 England Development League 2 loss against QPR U21 on November 4. In that match, Cardiff U21 recorded 56% possession and 6 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cardiff U21 | 56% | 0 (6) | - | 39 |
 QPR U21 | 44% | 0 (7) | - | 40 |
Barnsley U21 vs Cardiff U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Barnsley U21 | Cardiff U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.78 | Attacking Strength | 0.96 |
| 1.39 | Defence Strength | 0.83 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 9/10 |
| 2 | Average Scored | 2.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Barnsley U21 are averaging 2.0 goals scored and 2.1 conceded per match, while Cardiff U21 average 2.1 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.