Our Barnsley U21 vs Huddersfield U21 Prediction: 2-3
Barnsley U21 vs Huddersfield U21 in the England Development League 2 is scheduled for an 13:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday December 16, 2025. Expecting an open game, our correct score prediction is 2-3 for the away side, though a wager on over 2.5 goals also holds strong potential.
This Barnsley U21 vs Huddersfield 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 will hope to recover from their recent 2-7 England Development League 2 setback 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 |
Huddersfield U21's Last Match – Crewe U21 vs Huddersfield U21
Huddersfield U21 will hope to extend their good run following a 5-0 England Development League 2 win against Crewe U21 on November 17. In that match, Huddersfield U21 recorded 49% possession and 12 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 Huddersfield U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Barnsley U21 | Huddersfield U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.79 | Attacking Strength | 1.11 |
| 1.67 | Defence Strength | 1.19 |
| 0.9 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 9/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 2.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Barnsley U21 are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 2.8 conceded per match, while Huddersfield U21 average 2.4 scored and 2.1 conceded per game.