Our Barnsley U21 vs Wigan U21 Prediction: 2-3
Barnsley U21 vs Wigan U21 in the England Development League 2 is scheduled for an 13:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday November 18, 2025. A 2-3 win for the visitors is our main prediction, though over 2.5 goals seems like a solid bet given both teams' attacking form.
This Barnsley U21 vs Wigan 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 – Hull U21 vs Barnsley U21
Barnsley U21 will want to continue their winning form after a 2-0 England Development League 2 victory over Hull U21, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Barnsley U21 saw 42% of the ball and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hull U21 | 58% | 0 (1) | - | 68 |
 Barnsley U21 | 42% | 0 (3) | - | 28 |
Wigan U21's Last Match – Wigan U21 vs Sheff Utd U21
Wigan U21 will seek to keep their streak alive after a 2-1 England Development League 2 victory over Sheff Utd U21 on November 4. In that match, Wigan U21 had 40% possession and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Wigan U21 | 40% | 0 (3) | - | 43 |
 Sheff Utd U21 | 60% | 0 (4) | - | 58 |
Barnsley U21 vs Wigan U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Barnsley U21 | Wigan U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.79 | Attacking Strength | 1.21 |
| 1.39 | Defence Strength | 1.3 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 9/10 |
| 2 | Average Scored | 2.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Barnsley U21 are averaging 2.0 goals scored and 2.1 conceded per match, while Wigan U21 average 2.3 scored and 2.2 conceded per game.