Our Barnsley U21 vs Crewe U21 Prediction: 3-2
Barnsley U21 vs Crewe U21 in the England Development League 2 is scheduled for an 13:00 GMT kick-off on Monday January 5, 2026. A 3-2 win for the home side is our main prediction, though over 2.5 goals looks like a valuable bet given both teams’ attacking tendencies.
This Barnsley U21 vs Crewe 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 Huddersfield U21
Barnsley U21 will hope to recover from their recent 2-3 England Development League 2 setback against Huddersfield U21 on December 16.
Crewe U21's Last Match – Crewe U21 vs Huddersfield U21
Crewe U21 will look to get back on track following a 0-5 England Development League 2 loss against Huddersfield U21 on November 17. In that match, Crewe U21 recorded 51% possession and 2 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Crewe U21 | 51% | 0 (2) | - | 38 |
 Huddersfield U21 | 49% | 0 (12) | - | 39 |
Barnsley U21 vs Crewe U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Barnsley U21 | Crewe U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.86 | Attacking Strength | 0.83 |
| 1.42 | Defence Strength | 1.44 |
| 0.9 | Points Per Game | 0.4 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 0/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Barnsley U21 are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 2.7 conceded per match, while Crewe U21 average 0.9 scored and 3.0 conceded per game.
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