Barnsley U21 and Cardiff City U21 face each other on Tuesday 12.02.2025, at 13:00 (UK Time), in a Development League 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Barnsley U21's home ground, the .
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Barnsley U21 and Cardiff City U21, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Barnsley U21 vs Cardiff City U21
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Under 3.5 Goals
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Barnsley U21 preview
Barnsley U21 heads into the match with the following record in the Development League: in 11 matches, Barnsley U21 secured 3 victories, 3 draws, and 5 losses, maintaining an average of 1.09 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Barnsley U21's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 3 victories so far.
Barnsley U21 has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 22 goals, of which 22 were scored in the Development League, resulting in an average of 2 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is , who has found the back of the net 0 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 0 assists.
On the defensive side, Barnsley U21 has conceded 28 goals in the Development League (an average of 2.55 per game) and 28 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 2.55 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Cardiff City U21 preview
Cardiff City U21 comes into the game with 11 matches played so far in the Development League. They have secured 6 victories, 2 draws, and 3 losses, maintaining an average of 1.82 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 6 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses.
Cardiff City U21's attack has been highly effective, scoring 25 goals during this period. Of that total, 25 were netted in the Development League, with an average of 2.27 goals per game. The overall season average is 2.27.
Cardiff City U21's offensive system is led by , the team's top scorer this season. The has found the back of the net 0 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, . The has contributed with 0 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 12 goals with an average of 1.09 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 12 goals in 11 matches, averaging 1.09 per match.
Head to head: Barnsley U21 vs Cardiff City U21
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Barnsley U21
England - Professional Development League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W W L L |
1.09 |
| Home | L L D L L |
0.2 |
| Away | W W L D D |
1.83 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 27% | 0% | 50% |
| Goals | 4.55 | 5.6 | 3.67 |
| Scored | 2 | 1.8 | 2.17 |
| Conceded | 2.55 | 3.8 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 73% | 80% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 18% | 0% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 9% | 20% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 64% | 60% | 67% |
|
xG
|
1.25 | 1.43 | 1.11 |
|
xGA
|
1.27 | 1.5 | 1.08 |
Cardiff City U21
England - Professional Development League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L L W W |
1.82 |
| Home | L L W W L |
1.17 |
| Away | W W D W W |
2.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 55% | 33% | 80% |
| Goals | 3.36 | 3.33 | 3.4 |
| Scored | 2.27 | 1.83 | 2.8 |
| Conceded | 1.09 | 1.5 | 0.6 |
| Both Teams to Score | 64% | 83% | 40% |
| Without Conceding | 36% | 17% | 60% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 64% | 83% | 60% |
|
xG
|
1.73 | 1.55 | 1.95 |
|
xGA
|
1.33 | 1.26 | 1.41 |
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