Our Barnsley U21 vs Watford U21 Prediction: 2-2
Barnsley U21 vs Watford U21 in the England Development League 2 is scheduled for an 11:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday September 16, 2025. A 2-2 draw seems the most likely outcome, and with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This Barnsley U21 vs Watford 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 – Bristol City U21 vs Barnsley U21
Barnsley U21 will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 2-2 England Development League 2 draw with Bristol City U21 on September 9. In that match, Barnsley U21 saw 47% of the ball and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bristol City U21 | 53% | 0 (5) | - | 43 |
 Barnsley U21 | 47% | 0 (4) | - | 42 |
Watford U21's Last Match – Leyton Orient U21 vs Watford U21
After suffering a 2-3 England U21 Premier League Cup loss to Leyton Orient U21, Watford U21 must win to get back on track.
Barnsley U21 vs Watford U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Barnsley U21 | Watford U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.81 | Attacking Strength | 1 |
| 1.37 | Defence Strength | 1.07 |
| 0.9 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 9/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Barnsley U21 are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Watford U21 average 1.6 scored and 2.5 conceded per game.
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