Sport Picks
Barnsley U21 vs Cardiff U21
England
Professional Development League 2025/2026 
Match Events
48'
48'
Jalo F.
50'
50'
Ola D.
AI Match Summary
Neither side could be separated in this Professional Development League 2025/2026 matchup, with the score ending 1-1.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
27%
30%
43%
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: Cardiff U21
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
43%
/ Low Confidence
- Attack-wise there's a gap: Barnsley U21 at 1.83 per game, Cardiff U21 at 1.6.
- Cardiff U21 are the model's pick here, at 90%.
- This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 42.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 19%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 77%
Barnsley U21 Clean Sheet 11%
Cardiff U21 Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Barnsley U21 | Cardiff U21 |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 30 | 30 |
| Wins | 11 | 11 |
| Draws | 7 | 9 |
| Losses | 12 | 10 |
| Goals Scored | 1.83 | 1.6 |
| Goals Conceded | 2.23 | 1.47 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.85 | 1.80 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Aug 18, 2026 Professional Development League
Cardiff U21 vs Barnsley U21
1:2
Dec 2, 2025 Professional Development League
Barnsley U21 vs Cardiff U21
1:1
Apr 15, 2025 Professional Development League
Cardiff U21 vs Barnsley U21
1:0
Sep 1, 2023 Professional Development League
Cardiff U21 vs Barnsley U21
2:1
Apr 25, 2023 Professional Development League
Cardiff U21 vs Barnsley U21
3:1
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Barnsley U21 Compare
Top Goalscorer Jalo F.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.42
Avg xA / game 0.93
Cardiff U21 Compare
Top Goalscorer Ola D.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.64
Avg xA / game 1
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Barnsley U21 10 / 100
Cardiff U21 83 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).
Attack & Defence Capability Index
Barnsley U21 Cardiff U21
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Cardiff U21 Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Barnsley U21 scored in 87% of their last 30 games.
Cardiff U21's defensive record shows goals conceded in 80% of 30 matches.
These sides typically produce 2.60 goals when they meet.
Solid form: Barnsley U21 remains unbeaten in 3 of 5 recent matches.
Scoring Trends
Barnsley U21 VS Cardiff U21
2.2 Goals Scored 1
2.6 Goals Conceded 1.5
100% Over 1.5 63%
80% Over 2.5 38%
60% Over 3.5 25%
Recent Form & Match History
Barnsley U21
(Home) 25 Sept
Barnsley U21
0 : 2 Sheffield Utd U21
15 Sept
Coventry U21
5 : 3 Barnsley U21
01 Sept
Colchester U21
3 : 4 Barnsley U21
23 Aug
Barnsley U21
2 : 2 Charlton U21
18 Aug
Cardiff U21
1 : 2 Barnsley U21
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25 Sept
Barnsley U21
0 : 2 Sheffield Utd U21
23 Aug
Barnsley U21
2 : 2 Charlton U21
10 Apr
Barnsley U21
4 : 0 Colchester U21
03 Apr
Barnsley U21
2 : 0 Hull City U21
27 Mar
Barnsley U21
2 : 2 Sheffield Utd U21
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Cardiff U21
(Away) 18 Sept
Cardiff U21
6 : 0 Peterborough U21
14 Sept
Sheffield Utd U21
1 : 1 Cardiff U21
07 Sept
Plymouth U21
2 : 3 Cardiff U21
01 Sept
Cardiff U21
0 : 0 Sheffield Wed U21
25 Aug
Wigan U21
2 : 5 Cardiff U21
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14 Sept
Sheffield Utd U21
1 : 1 Cardiff U21
07 Sept
Plymouth U21
2 : 3 Cardiff U21
25 Aug
Wigan U21
2 : 5 Cardiff U21
01 Aug
Liverpool U21
3 : 4 Cardiff U21
25 Jul
Torquay
5 : 0 Cardiff U21
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League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brentford U21 | 28 | 18 | 4 | 6 | 67:34 | 58 |
| 2 | Sheffield Utd U21 | 28 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 58:39 | 52 |
| 3 | Bournemouth U21 | 28 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 67:47 | 50 |
| 4 | Swansea U21 | 28 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 69:50 | 48 |
| 5 | Peterborough U21 | 28 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 66:52 | 48 |
| 6 | Huddersfield U21 | 28 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 59:50 | 48 |
| 7 | Watford U21 | 28 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 69:53 | 45 |
| 8 | Charlton U21 | 28 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 58:49 | 40 |
| 9 | Cardiff U21 | 28 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 48:39 | 40 |
| 10 | Wigan U21 | 28 | 11 | 5 | 12 | 67:58 | 38 |
| 11 | Hull City U21 | 28 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 49:53 | 37 |
| 12 | Barnsley U21 | 28 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 51:58 | 37 |
| 13 | Millwall U21 | 28 | 11 | 3 | 14 | 48:52 | 36 |
| 14 | Bristol City U21 | 28 | 10 | 5 | 13 | 45:54 | 35 |
| 15 | Coventry U21 | 28 | 11 | 2 | 15 | 46:63 | 35 |
| 16 | QPR U21 | 28 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 51:61 | 33 |
| 17 | Sheffield Wed U21 | 28 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 49:63 | 30 |
| 18 | Colchester U21 | 28 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 40:77 | 24 |
| 19 | Fleetwood Town U21 | 28 | 5 | 8 | 15 | 36:63 | 23 |
| 20 | Crewe U21 | 28 | 5 | 8 | 15 | 41:69 | 23 |
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