Sport Picks
Sheffield Wed U21 vs Barnsley U21
England
Professional Development League 2025/2026 
Match Events
15'
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Grainger W.
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40'
Maltby M.
43'
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Grainger W.
AI Match Summary
Sheffield Wed U21 in this Professional Development League 2025/2026 matchup, with the score ending 4-0 — backing the pre-match view that favored Sheffield Wed U21.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
45%
15%
40%
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Sheffield Wed U21
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
45%
/ Very High Confidence
- Sheffield Wed U21 haven't matched Barnsley U21's recent run of results.
- Win probability leans Sheffield Wed U21's way, sitting at 90%.
- 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%).
- These two have met 5 times recently and Sheffield Wed U21 have taken 4 of them.
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 44%
Over 4.5 Goals 20%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 77.4%
Sheffield Wed U21 Clean Sheet 10%
Barnsley U21 Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Sheffield Wed U21 | Barnsley U21 |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 30 | 30 |
| Wins | 8 | 11 |
| Draws | 7 | 7 |
| Losses | 15 | 12 |
| Goals Scored | 2.25 | 1.63 |
| Goals Conceded | 2.75 | 1.5 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 2.25 | 1.63 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 2.75 | 1.50 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Apr 14, 2026 Professional Development League
Sheffield Wed U21 vs Barnsley U21
4:0
Sep 23, 2025 Professional Development League
Barnsley U21 vs Sheffield Wed U21
2:2
Apr 18, 2025 Professional Development League
Sheffield Wed U21 vs Barnsley U21
2:0
Dec 17, 2024 Professional Development League
Barnsley U21 vs Sheffield Wed U21
1:3
Feb 20, 2024 Professional Development League
Barnsley U21 vs Sheffield Wed U21
1:2
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Sheffield Wed U21 Compare
Top Goalscorer Grainger W.
2 Goals Assists Leader Maltby M.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.73
Avg xA / game 1.13
Barnsley U21 Compare
Avg xG / game 1.48
Avg xA / game 0.91
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Sheffield Wed 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
Sheffield Wed U21 Barnsley U21
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick SHE Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals & 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
Attacking prowess: Sheffield Wed U21 scored in 83% of their last 30 outings.
These sides typically produce 3.40 goals when they meet.
Barnsley U21's defensive record shows goals conceded in 77% of 30 matches.
Sheffield Wed U21 went unbeaten in 4 of their last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Sheffield Wed U21 VS Barnsley U21
2.25 Goals Scored 1.63
2.75 Goals Conceded 1.5
100% Over 1.5 75%
75% Over 2.5 50%
50% Over 3.5 38%
Recent Form & Match History
Sheffield Wed U21
(Home) 20 Apr
Sheffield Wed U21
3 : 0 Crewe U21
14 Apr
Sheffield Wed U21
4 : 0 Barnsley U21
10 Apr
Sheffield Wed U21
1 : 2 Cardiff U21
07 Apr
Wigan U21
0 : 2 Sheffield Wed U21
31 Mar
Millwall U21
1 : 1 Sheffield Wed U21
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20 Apr
Sheffield Wed U21
3 : 0 Crewe U21
14 Apr
Sheffield Wed U21
4 : 0 Barnsley U21
10 Apr
Sheffield Wed U21
1 : 2 Cardiff U21
20 Mar
Sheffield Wed U21
1 : 2 Brentford U21
06 Mar
Sheffield Wed U21
2 : 1 Peterborough U21
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Barnsley U21
(Away) 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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14 Apr
Sheffield Wed U21
4 : 0 Barnsley U21
07 Apr
Crewe U21
5 : 2 Barnsley U21
30 Mar
Swansea U21
2 : 3 Barnsley U21
16 Mar
Bournemouth U21
1 : 0 Barnsley U21
10 Mar
Wigan U21
1 : 1 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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