Barnsley U21 vs Brentford U21: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 23 January

Barnsley U21

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12th place in England U21 Professional Development League 2

1-2

23/01/2026 09:00

Brentford U21

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1st place in England U21 Professional Development League 2

England U21 Professional Development League 2

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Barnsley U21 vs Brentford U21 on 23 January 2026 (kick-off: 09:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Barnsley U21 vs Brentford U21 preview before placing your bet.

Barnsley U21 will face Brentford U21 in England U21 Professional Development League 2 on January 23, 2026 at 09:00.
Barnsley U21 are currently 12th with 37 points after 28 matches.
Brentford U21 sit 1st with 58 points from 28 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.68.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

09:00

2026-01-23

Barnsley U21 vs Brentford U21 - Prediction & Odds

Barnsley U21

Brentford U21

2026-01-23 09:00

STANDINGS UP TO 23/01/2026

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Brentford U21	58	28	18	4	6	67	34	33
02 Sheffield Utd U21	52	28	15	7	6	58	39	19
03 Bournemouth AFC U21	50	28	16	2	10	67	47	20
04 Swansea City U21	48	28	14	6	8	69	50	19
05 Peterborough U21	48	28	14	6	8	66	52	14
06 Huddersfield Town U21	48	28	14	6	8	59	50	9
07 Watford U21	45	28	12	9	7	69	53	16
08 Charlton Athletic U21	40	28	11	7	10	58	49	9
09 Cardiff City U21	40	28	11	7	10	48	39	9
10 Wigan U21	38	28	11	5	12	67	58	9
11 Hull U21	37	28	10	7	11	49	53	-4
12 Barnsley U21	37	28	10	7	11	51	58	-7
13 Millwall U21	36	28	11	3	14	48	52	-4
14 Bristol City U21	35	28	10	5	13	45	54	-9
15 Coventry U21	35	28	11	2	15	46	63	-17
16 Queens Park R U21	33	28	8	9	11	51	61	-10
17 Sheffield Wed U21	30	28	8	6	14	49	63	-14
18 Colchester United U21	24	28	6	6	16	40	77	-37
19 Fleetwood Town U21	23	28	5	8	15	36	63	-27
20 Crewe U21	23	28	5	8	15	41	69	-28

Head To Head

05/05/2025 08:00

Brentford U21

3 - 0

Barnsley U21

ENG U21D2

29/03/2016 08:00

Brentford U21

4 - 2

Barnsley U21

ENG U21D2

16/03/2015 10:00

Brentford U21

7 - 2

Barnsley U21

ENG U21D2

Brentford U21

100%

Draw

Barnsley U21

Barnsley U21 Last 6 matches

20/01/2026 09:00

Peterborough U21 5 - 1 Barnsley U21

ENG U21D2

16/12/2025 09:00

Barnsley U21 2 - 3 Huddersfield Town U21

ENG U21D2

05/12/2025 09:00

Coventry U21 1 - 1 Barnsley U21

ENG U21D2

02/12/2025 09:00

Barnsley U21 1 - 1 Cardiff City U21

ENG U21D2

18/11/2025 09:00

Barnsley U21 2 - 7 Wigan U21

ENG U21D2

11/11/2025 09:30

Hull U21 0 - 2 Barnsley U21

ENG U21D2

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Brentford U21

20/01/2026 10:00

Brentford U21 1 - 2 Millwall U21

ENG U21D2

16/01/2026 09:30

Queens Park R U21 0 - 3 Brentford U21

ENG U21D2

14/12/2025 08:00

Brentford U21 2 - 1 Luton Town U21

ENG U21LC

08/12/2025 15:00

Brentford U21 5 - 1 West Bromwich U21

ENG U21LC

03/12/2025 09:00

Swansea City U21 0 - 3 Brentford U21

ENG U21D2

28/11/2025 15:10

West Bromwich U21 1 - 0 Brentford U21

ENG U21LC

Win

67%

Draw

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England U21 Profession...

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Barnsley U21

Brentford U21

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.04

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.93

Scored

Avg. per game

1.33

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.67

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 28 matches

YesNo

20 (71%)8 (29%)

In last 28 matches

NoYes

22 (73%)8 (27%)

Barnsley U21

Recent matches

Brentford U21

Under /Over

(93%)26 2(7%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(97%)29 1(3%)

Under /Over

(54%)15 13(46%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(47%)14 16(53%)

Under /Over

(61%)17 11(39%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(70%)21 9(30%)

/Yes

(68%)19 9(32%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(63%)19 11(37%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Barnsley U21

Brentford U21

Shots

Barnsley U21

Total shots

9.37 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Brentford U21

Total shots

14.67 avg / game

Blocked

4 total

Avg. 4.00

Barnsley U21 Pass Brentford U21

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

46%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

57%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Barnsley U21

Played games

Brentford U21

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.21

Clean sheets

0.33

4.00

112

Corners

177

5.90

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

1.43

Offsides

1.43

0.00

GK saves

0.37

Barnsley U21

DISCIPLINARY

Brentford U21

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.64

1.40

0.14

0.10

6.89

193

Fouls

175

5.83

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Barnsley U21 vs Brentford U21 Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Barnsley U21 vs Brentford U21 on 23 January 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this England U21 Professional Development League 2 fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Barnsley U21 vs Brentford U21 Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Barnsley U21's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Brentford U21's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

England U21 Professional Development League 2 Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live England U21 Professional Development League 2 standings and the England U21 Professional Development League 2 form table to understand exactly where Barnsley U21 and Brentford U21 sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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