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Hull City U21 vs Barnsley U21 Prediction & H2H Stats
England
Professional Development League 2025/2026 
Match Events
80'
80'
Afuape F.
90'
90'
Nwakali K.
AI Match Summary
Barnsley U21 in this Professional Development League 2025/2026 matchup, with the score ending 0-2 — backing the pre-match view that favored Barnsley U21.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
16%
30%
54%
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: Barnsley U21
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
54%
/ Medium Confidence
- Form's been kind to Barnsley U21 lately — more wins on the board than Hull City U21.
- 54% chance of a draw — the model doesn't see a clear favorite.
- 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%).
- History favors Barnsley U21 here — 4 wins from the last 5 head-to-heads.
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Over 0.5 Goals 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 94%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 62.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 28%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 76.2%
Hull City U21 Clean Sheet 10%
Barnsley U21 Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Hull City U21 | Barnsley U21 |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 28 | 29 |
| Wins | 7 | 11 |
| Draws | 4 | 6 |
| Losses | 17 | 12 |
| Goals Scored | 1.5 | 1.83 |
| Goals Conceded | 2.11 | 2.24 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 2.25 | 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
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Hull City U21 Compare
Avg xG / game 1.73
Avg xA / game 1.13
Barnsley U21 Compare
Top Goalscorer Afuape F.
1 Goals Assists Leader Nwakali K.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.76
Avg xA / game 1.08
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Hull City U21 30 / 100
Barnsley U21 29 / 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
Hull City U21 Barnsley U21
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Barnsley 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's defensive record shows goals conceded in 83% of 29 matches.
Attacking prowess: Hull City U21 scored in 68% of their last 28 outings.
Historical meetings average 2.00 goals per match.
Recent resilience: Hull City U21 stayed unbeaten in 2 of the last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Hull City U21 VS Barnsley U21
1.75 Goals Scored 2.13
1.75 Goals Conceded 2.75
88% Over 1.5 100%
63% Over 2.5 88%
50% Over 3.5 75%
Recent Form & Match History
Hull City U21
(Home) 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
25 Aug
QPR U21
3 : 3 Hull City U21
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29 Sept
Hull City U21
1 : 2 Bolton U21
08 Sept
Hull City U21
1 : 1 Brentford U21
01 Sept
Hull City U21
0 : 2 Swansea U21
14 Apr
Hull City U21
0 : 4 Bournemouth U21
08 Apr
Hull City U21
4 : 1 Bristol City 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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