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Barnsley U21 vs Hull City U21 - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

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Professional Development League
Fri, Oct 9, 2026
0 - 1
12:00 PM
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Match Events

25' Event
82' Event

AI Match Summary

Barnsley U21 host Hull City U21 in the Professional Development League. History leans heavily one way in this fixture. Barnsley U21 have averaged 1.83 scored and 2.24 conceded recently, against Hull City U21's 1.53 scored and 2.03 conceded. Past meetings favor Barnsley U21 slightly — 4-1-0 in wins/losses/draws. They last met on Apr 3, 2026, ending 2:0. Model xG sits at 1.81 vs 1.94, favoring Barnsley U21. AI prediction: Home (1) Win — correct score tipped at 2-1.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

54%
Barnsley U21
30%
Draws
16%
Hull City U21
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: Barnsley U21

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

54% / Medium Confidence
  • Barnsley U21 have won more games recently than Hull City U21.
  • Model gives Barnsley U21 a 54% chance of winning this.
  • 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%).
  • Barnsley U21 have won 4 of the last 5 meetings between these two.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 88%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 56.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 25%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 76.2%
Barnsley U21 Clean Sheet 10%
Hull City U21 Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Barnsley U21 Hull City U21
Matches Played 29 30
Wins 11 8
Draws 6 5
Losses 12 17
Goals Scored 1.83 1.53
Goals Conceded 2.24 2.03
Expected Goals (xG) 1.81 1.94
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Apr 3, 2026 Professional Development League
Barnsley U21 vs Hull City U21
2:0
Nov 11, 2025 Professional Development League
Hull City U21 vs Barnsley U21
0:2
Mar 14, 2025 Professional Development League
Barnsley U21 vs Hull City U21
1:0
Dec 10, 2024 Professional Development League
Hull City U21 vs Barnsley U21
2:1
May 3, 2024 Professional Development League
Barnsley U21 vs Hull City U21
2:0

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Barnsley U21 38 / 100
Hull City U21 26 / 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

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Barnsley U21 Hull City U21

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Barnsley U21 Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
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 found the back of the net in 86% of recent matches (29 games).

Defensive concern: Hull City U21 conceded in 93% of 30 recent games.

Games between these two average 2.00 goals.

Barnsley U21 went unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Barnsley U21 VS Hull City U21
1.88 Goals Scored 1.75
2.13 Goals Conceded 1.75
88% Over 1.5 88%
75% Over 2.5 63%
63% Over 3.5 50%

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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Hull City U21

(Away)
06 Oct
Hull City U21
2 : 2
Wigan U21
29 Sept
Hull City U21
1 : 2
Bolton U21
22 Sept
Bristol City U21
4 : 1
Hull City U21
08 Sept
Hull City U21
1 : 1
Brentford U21
01 Sept
Hull City U21
0 : 2
Swansea U21
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Bolton U21 7 6 0 1 19:5 18
2 Fleetwood Town U21 7 5 0 2 10:11 15
3 Bristol City U21 6 3 3 0 17:9 12
4 Swansea U21 7 4 0 3 13:10 12
5 Coventry U21 6 3 1 2 15:11 10
6 Sheffield Utd U21 6 3 1 2 9:7 10
7 Wigan U21 8 2 4 2 19:22 10
8 Charlton U21 7 2 3 2 11:12 9
9 Cardiff U21 5 2 2 1 13:5 8
10 Barnsley U21 5 2 1 2 11:13 7
11 Peterborough U21 5 2 1 2 8:12 7
12 Huddersfield U21 4 2 0 2 8:7 6
13 Sheffield Wed U21 6 1 3 2 9:9 6
14 Colchester U21 7 2 0 5 14:21 6
15 QPR U21 7 1 1 5 12:21 4
16 Hull City U21 5 0 2 3 7:13 2
17 Millwall U21 4 0 0 4 2:9 0
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