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Sheffield Utd U23 vs Barnsley U23 - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions
England
Professional Development League 2021/2022 
Match Events
23'
23'
Bremang D.
29'
29'
Brewster R.
36'
36'
Ayari H.
(Penalty)
AI Match Summary
The Professional Development League 2021/2022 game between Sheffield Utd U23 and Barnsley U23 finished 3-2, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Sheffield Utd U23.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
41%
30%
29%
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: Sheffield Utd U23
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
41%
/ Low Confidence
- Sheffield Utd U23 carry the better recent record into this one.
- Hard to split these two; draw probability sits at 39%.
- 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%).
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 32%
Over 4.5 Goals 14%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 34%
Sheffield Utd U23 Clean Sheet 68%
Barnsley U23 Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Sheffield Utd U23 | Barnsley U23 |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 29 | 30 |
| Wins | 16 | 9 |
| Draws | 4 | 9 |
| Losses | 9 | 12 |
| Goals Scored | 1.79 | 0.97 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.31 | 1.53 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.68 | 0.92 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Jan 11, 2022 Professional Development League
Sheffield Utd U23 vs Barnsley U23
3:2
Sep 28, 2021 Professional Development League
Barnsley U23 vs Sheffield Utd U23
1:3
Feb 26, 2021 Professional Development League
Barnsley U23 vs Sheffield Utd U23
2:2
Sep 29, 2020 Professional Development League
Sheffield Utd U23 vs Barnsley U23
1:1
Feb 3, 2020 Professional Development League
Sheffield Utd U23 vs Barnsley U23
1:1
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Sheffield Utd U23 Compare
Top Goalscorer Brewster R.
1 Goals Assists Leader Gaxha L.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.29
Avg xA / game 0.84
Barnsley U23 Compare
Top Goalscorer Bremang D.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 0.84
Avg xA / game 0.51
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Sheffield Utd U23 41 / 100
Barnsley U23 30 / 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
Sheffield Utd U23 Barnsley U23
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Sheffield Utd U23 Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS No
Correct Score 3:0
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
H2H data points to 3.40 goals as a typical output.
Sheffield Utd U23's goal record stands at 76% scoring rate across 29 recent games.
Defensive concern: Barnsley U23 conceded in 70% of 30 recent games.
Sheffield Utd U23 has registered 3 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.
Scoring Trends
Sheffield Utd U23 VS Barnsley U23
2.5 Goals Scored 0.71
1.13 Goals Conceded 0.86
63% Over 1.5 57%
63% Over 2.5 29%
50% Over 3.5 14%
Recent Form & Match History
Sheffield Utd U23
(Home) 09 May
Sheffield Utd U23
0 : 1 Bristol City U23
03 May
Ipswich U23
3 : 0 Sheffield Utd U23
26 Apr
Sheffield Utd U23
1 : 1 Millwall U23
11 Apr
Crewe U23
0 : 3 Sheffield Utd U23
05 Apr
QPR U23
0 : 1 Sheffield Utd U23
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09 May
Sheffield Utd U23
0 : 1 Bristol City U23
26 Apr
Sheffield Utd U23
1 : 1 Millwall U23
29 Mar
Sheffield Utd U23
4 : 2 Peterborough U23
22 Mar
Sheffield Utd U23
5 : 1 Colchester U23
18 Mar
Sheffield Utd U23
2 : 1 Wigan U23
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Barnsley U23
(Away) 03 May
Watford U23
2 : 1 Barnsley U23
25 Apr
Barnsley U23
1 : 1 Bristol City U23
05 Apr
Cardiff U23
2 : 0 Barnsley U23
22 Mar
Barnsley U23
0 : 0 Swansea U23
18 Mar
Barnsley U23
3 : 1 Peterborough U23
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03 May
Watford U23
2 : 1 Barnsley U23
05 Apr
Cardiff U23
2 : 0 Barnsley U23
01 Mar
Coventry U23
0 : 0 Barnsley U23
14 Feb
Hull City U23
0 : 0 Barnsley U23
11 Jan
Sheffield Utd U23
3 : 2 Barnsley U23
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League Standings (Group 1)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sheffield Utd U23 | 23 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 47:23 | 48 |
| 2 | Coventry U23 | 23 | 13 | 4 | 6 | 57:39 | 43 |
| 3 | Hull City U23 | 23 | 12 | 4 | 7 | 44:41 | 40 |
| 4 | Wigan U23 | 23 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 31:39 | 25 |
| 5 | Crewe U23 | 23 | 7 | 2 | 14 | 27:50 | 23 |
| 6 | Peterborough U23 | 23 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 36:41 | 22 |
| 7 | Barnsley U23 | 23 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 22:42 | 22 |
| 8 | Sheffield Wed U23 | 23 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 21:32 | 20 |
Promotion - Professional Development League 2021/2022 (Play Offs)
League Standings (Group 2)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ipswich U23 | 24 | 16 | 3 | 5 | 58:27 | 51 |
| 2 | Bristol City U23 | 24 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 60:31 | 50 |
| 3 | Cardiff U23 | 24 | 15 | 2 | 7 | 44:30 | 47 |
| 4 | Charlton U23 | 24 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 55:46 | 36 |
| 5 | Millwall U23 | 24 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 34:45 | 30 |
| 6 | Colchester U23 | 24 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 35:44 | 29 |
| 7 | Watford U23 | 24 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 28:43 | 25 |
| 8 | Swansea U23 | 24 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 34:41 | 24 |
| 9 | QPR U23 | 24 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 34:53 | 24 |
Promotion - Professional Development League 2021/2022 (Play Offs)
