Sport Picks
Barnsley U21 vs Sheffield Utd U21
England
Professional Development League 2025/2026 
Match Events
55'
55'
Lennon C.
70'
70'
Namisi I.
75'
75'
Aston S.
AI Match Summary
Neither side could be separated in this Professional Development League 2025/2026 matchup, with the score ending 2-2.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
48%
15%
37%
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Barnsley U21
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
15%
/ Low Confidence
- Barnsley U21 haven't matched Sheffield Utd U21's recent run of results.
- Model puts this one close, with a 40% draw probability.
- Regular Professional Development League 2025/2026 form gives a decent read on both sides.
- 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 98%
Over 1.5 Goals 87.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 79%
Barnsley U21 Clean Sheet 13%
Sheffield Utd U21 Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Barnsley U21 | Sheffield Utd U21 |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 28 | 31 |
| Wins | 10 | 17 |
| Draws | 7 | 6 |
| Losses | 11 | 8 |
| Goals Scored | 1.82 | 1.94 |
| Goals Conceded | 2.07 | 1.52 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.94 | 1.69 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Mar 27, 2026 Professional Development League
Barnsley U21 vs Sheffield Utd U21
2:2
Oct 14, 2025 Professional Development League
Sheffield Utd U21 vs Barnsley U21
5:2
Mar 18, 2025 Professional Development League
Sheffield Utd U21 vs Barnsley U21
0:0
Oct 25, 2024 Professional Development League
Barnsley U21 vs Sheffield Utd U21
1:1
Feb 13, 2024 Professional Development League
Sheffield Utd U21 vs Barnsley U21
0:1
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Barnsley U21 Compare
Top Goalscorer Lennon C.
1 Goals Assists Leader Namisi I.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.49
Avg xA / game 0.97
Sheffield Utd U21 Compare
Top Goalscorer Aston S.
2 Goals Avg xG / game 1.54
Avg xA / game 0.94
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Barnsley U21 31 / 100
Sheffield Utd U21 28 / 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 Sheffield Utd U21
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:2
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's goal record stands at 89% scoring rate across 28 recent games.
Sheffield Utd U21 let in goals in 77% of their last 31 matches.
Games between these two average 2.80 goals.
Barnsley U21 went unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Barnsley U21 VS Sheffield Utd U21
1.88 Goals Scored 2
1.38 Goals Conceded 2
75% Over 1.5 100%
50% Over 2.5 88%
50% Over 3.5 75%
Recent Form & Match History
Barnsley U21
(Home) 14 Apr
Sheffield Wed U21
4 : 0 Barnsley U21
10 Apr
Barnsley U21
4 : 0 Colchester U21
07 Apr
Crewe U21
5 : 2 Barnsley U21
03 Apr
Barnsley U21
2 : 0 Hull City U21
30 Mar
Swansea U21
2 : 3 Barnsley U21
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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
06 Mar
Barnsley U21
1 : 0 Crewe U21
27 Feb
Barnsley U21
2 : 1 Coventry U21
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Sheffield Utd U21
(Away) 17 Aug
Swansea U21
0 : 2 Sheffield Utd U21
27 Apr
Sheffield Utd U21
1 : 3 Norwich U21
21 Apr
Sheffield Utd U21
2 : 2 Swansea U21
13 Apr
Sheffield Utd U21
1 : 2 Bristol City U21
31 Mar
Colchester U21
2 : 4 Sheffield Utd U21
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17 Aug
Swansea U21
0 : 2 Sheffield Utd U21
31 Mar
Colchester U21
2 : 4 Sheffield Utd U21
27 Mar
Barnsley U21
2 : 2 Sheffield Utd U21
17 Mar
QPR U21
0 : 2 Sheffield Utd U21
10 Mar
Hull City U21
2 : 2 Sheffield Utd 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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