Barnsley vs Sheffield Wednesday: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 21 March

Barnsley

W D W L D

4th place in England League 1

Under

4-2

21/03/2023 13:00

Sheffield Wednesday

W L W W W

3rd place in England League 1

England League 1

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Barnsley vs Sheffield Wednesday on 21 March 2023 (kick-off: 13:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Barnsley vs Sheffield Wednesday preview before placing your bet.

Barnsley are currently 4th with 86 points after 46 matches.
Sheffield Wednesday sit 3rd with 96 points from 46 matches.
Head-to-head history favors Barnsley, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Sheffield Wednesday have 2 wins, while one match ended in a draw.

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.

Weather

13:00

2023-03-21

Barnsley vs Sheffield Wednesday - Prediction & Odds

Barnsley

Sheffield Wednesday

2023-03-21 13:00

STANDINGS UP TO 21/03/2023

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

01 Plymouth Argyle	101	46	31	8	7	82	47	35
02 Ipswich Town	98	46	28	14	4	101	35	66
03 Sheffield Wednesday	96	46	28	12	6	81	37	44
04 Barnsley	86	46	26	8	12	80	47	33
05 Bolton Wanderers	81	46	23	12	11	62	36	26
06 Peterborough United	77	46	24	5	17	75	54	21
07 Derby County	76	46	21	13	12	67	46	21
08 Portsmouth	70	46	17	19	10	61	50	11
09 Wycombe Wanderers	69	46	20	9	17	59	51	8
10 Charlton Athletic	62	46	16	14	16	70	66	4
11 Lincoln City	62	46	14	20	12	47	47	0
12 Shrewsbury Town	59	46	17	8	21	52	61	-9
13 Fleetwood Town	58	46	14	16	16	53	51	2
14 Exeter City	56	46	15	11	20	64	68	-4
15 Burton Albion	56	46	15	11	20	57	79	-22
16 Cheltenham Town	54	46	14	12	20	45	61	-16
17 Bristol Rovers	53	46	14	11	21	58	73	-15
18 Port Vale	49	46	13	10	23	48	71	-23
19 Oxford United	47	46	11	14	21	49	56	-7
20 Cambridge United	46	46	13	7	26	41	68	-27
21 Milton Keynes Dons	45	46	11	12	23	44	66	-22
22 Morecambe	44	46	10	14	22	47	78	-31
23 Accrington Stanley	44	46	11	11	24	40	77	-37
24 Forest Green Rovers	27	46	6	9	31	31	89	-58

Head To Head

03/09/2022 07:00

Sheffield Wednesday

0 - 2

Barnsley

ENG L1

17/07/2021 04:00

Barnsley

2 - 0

Sheffield Wednesday

INT CF

20/03/2021 08:00

Barnsley

1 - 2

Sheffield Wednesday

ENG LCH

12/12/2020 08:00

Sheffield Wednesday

1 - 2

Barnsley

ENG LCH

08/02/2020 06:30

Barnsley

1 - 1

Sheffield Wednesday

ENG LCH

10/08/2019 07:00

Sheffield Wednesday

2 - 0

Barnsley

ENG LCH

Barnsley

50%

Draw

17%

Sheffield Wednesday

33%

Barnsley Last 6 matches

18/02/2023 08:00

Cheltenham Town 0 - 4 Barnsley ENG L1

14/02/2023 12:45

Port Vale 1 - 3 Barnsley ENG L1

11/02/2023 08:00

Barnsley 2 - 0 Cambridge United ENG L1

04/02/2023 08:00

Portsmouth 1 - 1 Barnsley ENG L1

01/02/2023 12:45

Oxford United 1 - 2 Barnsley ENG L1

21/01/2023 08:00

Barnsley 3 - 1 Accrington Stanley ENG L1

Win

83%

Draw

17%

Lost

Last 6 matches Sheffield Wednesday

18/02/2023 08:00

Sheffield Wednesday 5 - 2 Milton Keynes Dons ENG L1

14/02/2023 12:45

Sheffield Wednesday 3 - 0 Morecambe ENG L1

11/02/2023 08:00

Ipswich Town 2 - 2 Sheffield Wednesday ENG L1

07/02/2023 12:45

Fleetwood Town 1 - 0 Sheffield Wednesday ENG FAC

04/02/2023 08:00

Sheffield Wednesday 1 - 0 Plymouth Argyle ENG L1

28/01/2023 08:00

Sheffield Wednesday 1 - 1 Fleetwood Town ENG FAC

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England League 1

Played games

Barnsley

Sheffield Wednesday

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.67

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.98

Scored

Avg. per game

1.73

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.84

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 49 matches

YesNo

36 (73%)13 (27%)

In last 49 matches

NoYes

42 (86%)7 (14%)

Barnsley

Recent matches

Sheffield Wednesday

Under /Over

(78%)35 10(22%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(69%)31 14(31%)

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

/Yes

(44%)20 25(56%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(40%)18 27(60%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Barnsley

Sheffield Wednesday

Shots

Barnsley

Total shots

12.51 avg / game

Blocked

142 total

Avg. 3.23

Sheffield Wednesday

Total shots

15.06 avg / game

Blocked

181 total

Avg. 4.02

Barnsley Pass Sheffield Wednesday

Total passes

18308

Avg. 374 / game

Accurate

66%

Ball possession

48%

Total passes

20040

Avg. 409 / game

Accurate

72%

Ball possession

52%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Barnsley

Played games

Sheffield Wednesday

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.39

Clean sheets

0.53

5.24

257

Corners

279

5.69

26.90

1318

Throw-ins

1260

25.71

1.51

Offsides

101

2.06

1.82

GK saves

122

2.49

Barnsley

DISCIPLINARY

Sheffield Wednesday

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.96

1.71

0.10

0.06

11.61

569

Fouls

586

11.96

12.04

590

Tackles

763

15.57

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How We Build the Barnsley vs Sheffield Wednesday Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Barnsley vs Sheffield Wednesday on 21 March 2023 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 League 1 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 vs Sheffield Wednesday Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Barnsley's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Sheffield Wednesday'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 League 1 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 League 1 standings and the England League 1 form table to understand exactly where Barnsley and Sheffield Wednesday sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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