Our Sheff Utd U21 vs Barnsley U21 Prediction: 2-1
Sheff Utd U21 vs Barnsley U21 in the England Development League 2 is scheduled for an 13:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday October 14, 2025. Our correct score prediction favors a 2-1 home triumph, but considering both teams’ ability to find the net, BTTS is also a solid alternative bet.
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 – Crewe U21 vs Sheff Utd U21
Sheff Utd U21 will seek to keep their streak alive after a 3-2 England Development League 2 victory over Crewe U21 on October 6. In that match, Sheff Utd U21 had 61% possession and 11 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Crewe U21 | 39% | 0 (2) | - | 33 |
 Sheff Utd U21 | 61% | 0 (11) | - | 86 |
Barnsley U21's Last Match – Barnsley U21 vs Peterborough U21
Barnsley U21 must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 3-4 England Development League 2 defeat against Peterborough U21 on October 7. In that match, Barnsley U21 controlled 41% of possession and managed 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Barnsley U21 | 41% | 0 (5) | - | 77 |
Peterborough U21 | 59% | 0 (6) | - | 76 |
Sheff Utd U21 vs Barnsley U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Sheff Utd U21 | Barnsley U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.14 | Attacking Strength | 0.72 |
| 0.54 | Defence Strength | 0.78 |
| 2.5 | Points Per Game | 0.9 |
| 8/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 2.4 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sheff Utd U21 are averaging 2.4 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Barnsley U21 average 1.8 scored and 2.0 conceded per game.