Our Barnsley U21 vs Brentford U21 Prediction: 1-3
Barnsley U21 vs Brentford U21 in the England Development League 2 is scheduled for an 13:00 GMT kick-off on Friday January 23, 2026. Our forecast points to a 1-3 away win, but considering both sides' recent goal-scoring trends, over 2.5 goals is also a smart choice.
This Barnsley U21 vs Brentford U21 prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Barnsley U21's Last Match – Peterborough U21 vs Barnsley U21
Barnsley U21 will hope to recover from their recent 1-5 England Development League 2 setback against Peterborough U21 on January 20. In that match, Barnsley U21 recorded 39% possession and 2 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Peterborough U21 | 61% | 0 (7) | - | 50 |
 Barnsley U21 | 39% | 0 (2) | - | 34 |
Brentford U21's Last Match – Brentford U21 vs Millwall U21
Brentford U21 will aim to put their last result behind them following a 1-2 England Development League 2 loss to Millwall U21 on January 20. In that match, Brentford U21 had 60% possession and 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Brentford U21 | 60% | 0 (7) | - | 63 |
 Millwall U21 | 40% | 0 (6) | - | 23 |
Barnsley U21 vs Brentford U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Barnsley U21 | Brentford U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.88 | Attacking Strength | 1.33 |
| 1.38 | Defence Strength | 0.44 |
| 0.9 | Points Per Game | 1.9 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 2.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Barnsley U21 are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 2.9 conceded per match, while Brentford U21 average 2.4 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.