Sport Picks
Sheffield Wed U23 vs Barnsley U23
England
Professional Development League 2021/2022 
Match Events
86'
86'
Helliwell J.
AI Match Summary
The Professional Development League 2021/2022 game between Sheffield Wed U23 and Barnsley U23 finished 0-1, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Barnsley U23.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
24%
35%
41%
Draw rate projection: 35% Favored: Barnsley U23
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
35%
/ Low Confidence
- Barnsley U23 carry the better recent record into this one.
- Win probability leans Sheffield Wed U23's way, sitting at 42%.
- 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 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 70.2%
Sheffield Wed U23 Clean Sheet 20%
Barnsley U23 Clean Sheet 18%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Sheffield Wed U23 | Barnsley U23 |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 30 | 30 |
| Wins | 8 | 9 |
| Draws | 10 | 9 |
| Losses | 12 | 12 |
| Goals Scored | 1.13 | 0.97 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.33 | 1.53 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 0.81 | 0.88 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Dec 14, 2021 Professional Development League
Barnsley U23 vs Sheffield Wed U23
1:1
Oct 4, 2021 Professional Development League
Sheffield Wed U23 vs Barnsley U23
0:1
Feb 19, 2021 Professional Development League
Barnsley U23 vs Sheffield Wed U23
2:3
Sep 22, 2020 Professional Development League
Sheffield Wed U23 vs Barnsley U23
0:1
Feb 18, 2020 Professional Development League
Barnsley U23 vs Sheffield Wed U23
0:2
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Sheffield Wed U23 Compare
Avg xG / game 0.62
Avg xA / game 0.41
Barnsley U23 Compare
Top Goalscorer Helliwell J.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 0.8
Avg xA / game 0.49
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Sheffield Wed U23 42 / 100
Barnsley U23 38 / 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 U23 Barnsley U23
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Barnsley U23 let in goals in 70% of their last 30 matches.
Games between these two average 2.20 goals.
Solid form: Sheffield Wed U23 remains unbeaten in 3 of 5 recent matches.
Sheffield Wed U23 scored in 57% of their last 30 games.
Scoring Trends
Sheffield Wed U23 VS Barnsley U23
0.5 Goals Scored 0.75
1 Goals Conceded 1.13
38% Over 1.5 63%
13% Over 2.5 25%
13% Over 3.5 25%
Recent Form & Match History
Sheffield Wed U23
(Home) 03 May
Millwall U23
2 : 1 Sheffield Wed U23
22 Apr
Sheffield Wed U23
0 : 0 QPR U23
08 Apr
Sheffield Wed U23
1 : 1 Wigan U23
04 Apr
Swansea U23
2 : 2 Sheffield Wed U23
22 Mar
Sheffield Wed U23
0 : 1 Ipswich U23
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22 Apr
Sheffield Wed U23
0 : 0 QPR U23
08 Apr
Sheffield Wed U23
1 : 1 Wigan U23
22 Mar
Sheffield Wed U23
0 : 1 Ipswich U23
15 Mar
Sheffield Wed U23
1 : 0 Sheffield Utd U23
23 Feb
Sheffield Wed U23
0 : 1 Crewe 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)
