Our Barnsley U21 vs Peterborough U21 Prediction: 2-1
Barnsley U21 vs Peterborough U21 in the England Development League 2 is scheduled for an 12:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday October 7, 2025. A 2-1 result in favor of the hosts is our main pick, yet with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is another bet worth considering.
This Barnsley U21 vs Peterborough 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 – Barnsley U21 vs Sheffield Wed U21
Barnsley U21 will be determined to find a winning touch after a 2-2 England Development League 2 draw against Sheffield Wed U21 on September 23. In that match, Barnsley U21 recorded 40% possession, firing 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Barnsley U21 | 40% | 0 (5) | - | 61 |
 Sheffield Wed U21 | 60% | 0 (4) | - | 34 |
Peterborough U21's Last Match – Hull U21 vs Peterborough U21
Peterborough U21 will aim to put their last result behind them following a 1-4 England Development League 2 loss to Hull U21 on September 30. In that match, Peterborough U21 had 45% possession and 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hull U21 | 55% | 0 (9) | - | 51 |
Peterborough U21 | 45% | 0 (5) | - | 42 |
Barnsley U21 vs Peterborough U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Barnsley U21 | Peterborough U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.69 | Attacking Strength | 0.43 |
| 1.34 | Defence Strength | 1.15 |
| 0.9 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Barnsley U21 are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Peterborough U21 average 1.7 scored and 2.5 conceded per game.