Our Peterborough U21 vs Barnsley U21 Prediction: 2-2
Peterborough U21 vs Barnsley U21 in the England Development League 2 is scheduled for an 13:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday January 20, 2026. We expect a 2-2 result in a tightly contested match, with BTTS looking like a reliable bet given both teams’ recent scoring form.
This Peterborough U21 vs Barnsley 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
Peterborough U21's Last Match – Wigan U21 vs Peterborough U21
Peterborough U21 will be determined to find a winning touch after a 2-2 England Development League 2 draw against Wigan U21 on January 13. In that match, Peterborough U21 had 62% possession and 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Wigan U21 | 38% | 0 (5) | - | 46 |
Peterborough U21 | 62% | 0 (5) | - | 67 |
Barnsley U21's Last Match – Barnsley U21 vs Huddersfield U21
Barnsley U21 will be eager to respond after suffering a 2-3 England Development League 2 defeat at the hands of Huddersfield U21 on December 16.
Peterborough U21 vs Barnsley U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Peterborough U21 | Barnsley U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.41 | Attacking Strength | 0.81 |
| 1.1 | Defence Strength | 0.78 |
| 2.2 | Points Per Game | 0.9 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 9/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 3 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Peterborough U21 are averaging 3.0 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Barnsley U21 average 1.7 scored and 2.7 conceded per game.