Our Sheff Utd U21 vs Barnsley U21 Prediction: 3-1
Sheff Utd U21 vs Barnsley U21 in the England Development League 2 is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday March 18, 2025. A 3-1 result in favor of the hosts is our top pick, yet with both sides creating chances, over 2.5 goals remains an appealing option.
This Sheff Utd 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
Sheff Utd U21's Last Match – Sheff Utd U21 vs Southampton U21
Sheff Utd U21 must win to recover from their recent 1-4 England U21 Premier League Cup defeat against Southampton U21 on March 12 and regain momentum.
Barnsley U21's Last Match – Barnsley U21 vs Hull U21
Barnsley U21 will aim to maintain their momentum following a 1-0 England Development League 2 triumph against Hull U21 on March 14.
Sheff Utd U21 vs Barnsley U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Sheff Utd U21 | Barnsley U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.01 | Attacking Strength | 0.97 |
| 0.73 | Defence Strength | 0.76 |
| 2.1 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 9/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 2.6 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sheff Utd U21 are averaging 2.6 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Barnsley U21 average 1.4 scored and 2.1 conceded per game.
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