Sheffield Utd U21 vs Barnsley U21: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 March

Sheffield Utd U21

D L W W L

4th place in England U21 Professional Development League 2

0-0

18/03/2025 10:00

Barnsley U21

L D L L W

18th place in England U21 Professional Development League 2

England U21 Professional Development League 2

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Sheffield Utd U21 vs Barnsley U21 on 18 March 2025 (kick-off: 10:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Sheffield Utd U21 vs Barnsley U21 preview before placing your bet.

Sheffield Utd U21 are currently 4th with 64 points after 31 matches.
Barnsley U21 sit 18th with 30 points from 31 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Sheffield Utd U21 to win with probability 76%.
Head-to-head history is evenly balanced: Sheffield Utd U21 and Barnsley U21 have each won 2 of the last 6 meetings, while 2 matches ended in draws.

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.

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Weather

10:00

2025-03-18

Sheffield Utd U21 vs Barnsley U21 - Prediction & Odds

Sheffield Utd U21

Barnsley U21

2025-03-18 10:00

STANDINGS UP TO 18/03/2025

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

01 Bournemouth AFC U21	67	31	21	4	6	88	49	39
02 Brentford U21	67	31	21	4	6	74	46	28
03 Millwall U21	66	31	20	6	5	69	36	33
04 Sheffield Utd U21	64	31	19	7	5	82	36	46
05 Burnley U21	59	31	19	2	10	89	38	51
06 Charlton Athletic U21	58	31	17	7	7	88	45	43
07 Coventry U21	51	31	16	3	12	73	53	20
08 Hull U21	51	31	17	0	14	61	56	5
09 Sheffield Wed U21	45	31	13	6	12	51	53	-2
10 Ipswich U21	44	31	12	8	11	63	65	-2
11 Cardiff City U21	44	31	13	5	13	43	52	-9
12 Swansea City U21	43	31	13	4	14	57	58	-1
13 Fleetwood Town U21	43	31	13	4	14	47	59	-12
14 Bristol City U21	40	31	11	7	13	64	66	-2
15 Watford U21	38	31	11	5	15	55	62	-7
16 Peterborough U21	35	31	11	2	18	46	74	-28
17 Birmingham U21	31	31	9	4	18	51	82	-31
18 Barnsley U21	30	31	7	9	15	43	62	-19
19 Queens Park R U21	28	31	8	4	19	48	76	-28
20 Wigan U21	26	31	7	5	19	48	66	-18
21 Crewe U21	25	31	6	7	18	39	76	-37
22 Colchester United U21	14	31	3	5	23	24	93	-69

Head To Head

25/10/2024 08:00

Barnsley U21

1 - 1

Sheffield Utd U21

ENG U21D2

13/02/2024 15:00

Sheffield Utd U21

0 - 1

Barnsley U21

ENG U21D2

27/09/2023 14:30

Barnsley U21

0 - 0

Sheffield Utd U21

ENG U21D2

03/03/2023 09:00

Sheffield Utd U21

2 - 1

Barnsley U21

ENG U21D2

01/11/2022 09:00

Barnsley U21

3 - 0

Sheffield Utd U21

ENG U21D2

15/02/2016 09:00

Sheffield Utd U21

1 - 0

Barnsley U21

ENG U21D2

Sheffield Utd U21

33%

Draw

33%

Barnsley U21

33%

Sheffield Utd U21 Last 6 matches

12/03/2025 15:00

Sheffield Utd U21 1 - 4 Southampton U21 ENG U21LC

04/03/2025 10:00

Sheffield Utd U21 5 - 2 Birmingham U21 ENG U21D2

25/02/2025 10:00

Hull U21 0 - 3 Sheffield Utd U21 ENG U21D2

20/02/2025 10:00

Sheffield Utd U21 5 - 1 Fleetwood Town U21 ENG U21D2

10/02/2025 09:00

Crewe U21 1 - 2 Sheffield Utd U21 ENG U21D2

31/01/2025 15:00

Huddersfield Town U21 3 - 2 Sheffield Utd U21 ENG U21LC

Win

67%

Draw

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Barnsley U21

14/03/2025 10:00

Barnsley U21 1 - 0 Hull U21 ENG U21D2

11/03/2025 09:00

Fleetwood Town U21 2 - 1 Barnsley U21 ENG U21D2

04/03/2025 10:00

Barnsley U21 2 - 4 Coventry U21 ENG U21D2

21/02/2025 09:00

Birmingham U21 2 - 3 Barnsley U21 ENG U21D2

07/02/2025 09:00

Peterborough U21 0 - 1 Barnsley U21 ENG U21D2

28/01/2025 10:00

Barnsley U21 0 - 4 Burnley U21 ENG U21D2

Win

50%

Draw

Lost

50%

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

Goals

Scored

207

Avg. per game

1.34

Conceded

102

Avg. per game

0.66

Scored

111

Avg. per game

0.94

Conceded

105

Avg. per game

0.89

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 154 matches

YesNo

114 (74%)40 (26%)

In last 154 matches

NoYes

73 (62%)45 (38%)

Sheffield Utd U21

Recent matches

Barnsley U21

Under /Over

(89%)40 5(11%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(87%)39 6(13%)

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(51%)23 22(49%)

Under /Over

(58%)26 19(42%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(51%)23 22(49%)

/Yes

(71%)32 13(29%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(62%)28 17(38%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Sheffield Utd U21

Barnsley U21

Shots

Sheffield Utd U21

Total shots

12.67 avg / game

Blocked

12 total

Avg. 3.00

Barnsley U21

Total shots

10.23 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Sheffield Utd U21 Pass Barnsley U21

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

54%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

48%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Sheffield Utd U21

154

Played games

Barnsley U21

118

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.33

Clean sheets

0.26

5.68

874

Corners

591

5.01

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

0.38

Offsides

0.34

0.11

GK saves

0.00

Sheffield Utd U21

DISCIPLINARY

Barnsley U21

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.89

291

170

1.44

0.08

0.13

1.73

267

Fouls

193

1.64

0.00

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

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NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Sheffield Utd U21 vs Barnsley U21 Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Sheffield Utd U21 vs Barnsley U21 on 18 March 2025 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.

Sheffield Utd U21 vs Barnsley U21 Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Sheffield Utd U21's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Barnsley 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 Sheffield Utd U21 and Barnsley U21 sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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