Our Barnsley vs Man Utd U21 Prediction: 3-2
Barnsley vs Man Utd U21 in the England EFL Trophy is scheduled for an 18:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday October 21, 2025. A 3-2 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 Barnsley vs Man Utd 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's Last Match – Wycombe vs Barnsley
Barnsley should win to turn things around after settling for a 2-2 England League 1 draw against Wycombe on October 4. In that match, Barnsley recorded 52% possession and 4 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Wycombe | 48% | 0 (2) | 1.83 | 45 |
 Barnsley | 52% | 0 (4) | 1 | 33 |
Man Utd U21's Last Match – Everton U21 vs Man Utd U21
Man Utd U21 will aim to maintain their momentum following a 2-1 England Premier League 2 triumph against Everton U21 on October 3. In that match, Man Utd U21 controlled 50% of possession and managed 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Everton U21 | 50% | 0 (3) | - | 46 |
 Man Utd U21 | 50% | 0 (3) | - | 64 |
Barnsley vs Man Utd U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Barnsley | Man Utd U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.87 | Attacking Strength | 1 |
| 1.19 | Defence Strength | 1.63 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 2.1 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Barnsley are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.9 conceded per match, while Man Utd U21 average 1.8 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
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