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Bournemouth U21 vs Barnsley U21 - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions
England
Professional Development League 2025/2026 
Match Events
12'
12'
Rees-Dottin R.
AI Match Summary
Bournemouth U21 in this Professional Development League 2025/2026 matchup, with the score ending 1-0 — backing the pre-match view that favored Bournemouth U21.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
54%
15%
31%
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Bournemouth U21
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
54%
/ Medium Confidence
- Bournemouth U21 have won more games recently than Barnsley U21.
- 54% — that's where the model lands on Bournemouth U21 taking it.
- 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: 80%).
- Bournemouth U21 have won 2 of the last 3 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 80%
Over 3.5 Goals 69%
Over 4.5 Goals 31%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 78.6%
Bournemouth U21 Clean Sheet 10%
Barnsley U21 Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Bournemouth U21 | Barnsley U21 |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 29 | 29 |
| Wins | 16 | 11 |
| Draws | 4 | 6 |
| Losses | 9 | 12 |
| Goals Scored | 2.38 | 1.83 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.83 | 2.24 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 2.06 | 2.00 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Mar 16, 2026 Professional Development League
Bournemouth U21 vs Barnsley U21
1:0
Sep 6, 2024 Professional Development League
Bournemouth U21 vs Barnsley U21
4:3
Aug 29, 2023 Professional Development League
Barnsley U21 vs Bournemouth U21
3:0
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Bournemouth U21 Compare
Top Goalscorer Rees-Dottin R.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.58
Avg xA / game 1.03
Barnsley U21 Compare
Avg xG / game 1.82
Avg xA / game 1.11
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Bournemouth U21 65 / 100
Barnsley U21 14 / 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
Bournemouth U21 Barnsley U21
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Bournemouth 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
Bournemouth U21's goal record stands at 97% scoring rate across 29 recent games.
Defensive concern: Barnsley U21 conceded in 83% of 29 recent games.
Games between these two average 3.67 goals.
Bournemouth U21 has registered 4 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.
Scoring Trends
Bournemouth U21 VS Barnsley U21
2 Goals Scored 1.88
2.13 Goals Conceded 2.13
88% Over 1.5 88%
88% Over 2.5 75%
75% Over 3.5 63%
Recent Form & Match History
Bournemouth U21
(Home) 21 Sept
Bournemouth U21
2 : 1 Stoke City U21
12 Sept
Southampton U21
3 : 1 Bournemouth U21
04 Sept
Leicester U21
0 : 1 Bournemouth U21
31 Aug
Bournemouth U21
3 : 1 Middlesbrough U21
21 Aug
Bournemouth U21
2 : 1 Chelsea U21
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21 Sept
Bournemouth U21
2 : 1 Stoke City U21
31 Aug
Bournemouth U21
3 : 1 Middlesbrough U21
21 Aug
Bournemouth U21
2 : 1 Chelsea U21
10 Jul
Bournemouth U21
2 : 2 Worthing FC
24 Apr
Bournemouth U21
1 : 0 Wolves U21
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Barnsley U21
(Away) 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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15 Sept
Coventry U21
5 : 3 Barnsley U21
01 Sept
Colchester U21
3 : 4 Barnsley U21
18 Aug
Cardiff U21
1 : 2 Barnsley U21
14 Apr
Sheffield Wed U21
4 : 0 Barnsley U21
07 Apr
Crewe U21
5 : 2 Barnsley 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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