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Cardiff U21 vs Barnsley U21 - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions
England
Professional Development League 
Match Events
35'
35'
Perrett T.
39'
39'
Reid O.
67'
67'
Brownlie R.
AI Match Summary
The Professional Development League game between Cardiff U21 and Barnsley U21 finished 1-2, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Barnsley U21.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
47%
30%
23%
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: Cardiff U21
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
47%
/ Medium Confidence
- Cardiff U21 haven't matched Barnsley U21's recent run of results.
- Model gives Cardiff U21 a 47% chance of winning this.
- Regular Professional Development League 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 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) 77.4%
Cardiff U21 Clean Sheet 12%
Barnsley U21 Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Cardiff U21 | Barnsley U21 |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 28 | 29 |
| Wins | 10 | 11 |
| Draws | 9 | 6 |
| Losses | 9 | 12 |
| Goals Scored | 1.54 | 1.83 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.46 | 2.21 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 2.19 | 1.75 |
| 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
Cardiff U21 Compare
Top Goalscorer Perrett T.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.68
Avg xA / game 1.09
Barnsley U21 Compare
Top Goalscorer Reid O.
1 Goals Assists Leader Brownlie R.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.59
Avg xA / game 0.97
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Cardiff U21 83 / 100
Barnsley U21 10 / 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
Cardiff U21 Barnsley U21
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Cardiff 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
Defensive concern: Barnsley U21 conceded in 83% of 29 recent games.
Cardiff U21 scored in 71% of their last 28 games.
H2H data points to 2.60 goals as a typical output.
Recent resilience: Cardiff U21 stayed unbeaten in 4 of the last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Cardiff U21 VS Barnsley U21
2.25 Goals Scored 1.63
1.88 Goals Conceded 2.13
88% Over 1.5 88%
75% Over 2.5 63%
63% Over 3.5 50%
Recent Form & Match History
Cardiff U21
(Home) 13 Oct
QPR U21
1 : 1 Cardiff U21
09 Oct
Cardiff U21
1 : 3 Leicester U21
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
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09 Oct
Cardiff U21
1 : 3 Leicester U21
18 Sept
Cardiff U21
6 : 0 Peterborough U21
01 Sept
Cardiff U21
0 : 0 Sheffield Wed U21
18 Aug
Cardiff U21
1 : 2 Barnsley U21
14 Aug
Cardiff U21
4 : 1 Bournemouth U21
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Barnsley U21
(Away) 20 Oct
Fleetwood Town U21
2 : 2 Barnsley U21
09 Oct
Barnsley U21
0 : 2 Hull City U21
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
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20 Oct
Fleetwood Town U21
2 : 2 Barnsley U21
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
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League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bolton U21 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 22:6 | 21 |
| 2 | Fleetwood Town U21 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 12:13 | 16 |
| 3 | Coventry U21 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 17:11 | 13 |
| 4 | Sheffield Utd U21 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 13:7 | 13 |
| 5 | Bristol City U21 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 18:12 | 12 |
| 6 | Swansea U21 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 13:12 | 12 |
| 7 | Wigan U21 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 20:25 | 10 |
| 8 | Cardiff U21 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 14:6 | 9 |
| 9 | Huddersfield U21 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 13:9 | 9 |
| 10 | Charlton U21 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 11:12 | 9 |
| 11 | Barnsley U21 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 13:17 | 8 |
| 12 | QPR U21 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 16:23 | 8 |
| 13 | Peterborough U21 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10:18 | 8 |
| 14 | Sheffield Wed U21 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 13:16 | 7 |
| 15 | Colchester U21 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 14:21 | 6 |
| 16 | Hull City U21 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 9:13 | 5 |
| 17 | Millwall U21 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2:9 | 0 |
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