Double chanceCharlton Athletic U21 or draw ✓88% · @1.10
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓68% · @1.36
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓76% · fair 1.31
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 11.58
Charlton Athletic U21 vs Colchester United U21 preview and prediction
The match
The Professional Development League sees Charlton Athletic U21 take on Colchester United U21 on Friday 17 April, kicking off at 13:00 (WAT) at Princes Park. Charlton Athletic U21 are 9th with 12 points from 10 games (in the top half), while Colchester United U21 sit 13th on 9 points (in the bottom half). Only 3 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Charlton Athletic U21's last 5: LWWWL Most recently they lost to Wigan Athletic U21 2–3 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 2.0 per game.
Colchester United U21's last 5: DLLLL Most recently they drew with Cardiff City U21 1–1 at home. On the road they have won 0 and lost 4 of their last 4. They average 1.0 scored and 3.3 conceded.
Charlton Athletic U21 arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.5 points a game against 0.2.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 4.0 goals: 2.8 for Charlton Athletic U21 and 1.2 for Colchester United U21. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 76% and both teams to score at 68%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 68% chance at odds of 1.36. Predicted score: Charlton Athletic U21 2–1 Colchester United U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Charlton Athletic U2167%fair 1.49 · @1.29
Draw21%fair 4.70 · @6.00
Colchester United U2112%fair 8.67 · @6.50
4.00Expected goals
2.78Charlton Athletic U21 xG
1.22Colchester United U21 xG
68%Both score
76%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–19%
3–18%
2–07%
3–07%
1–16%
4–16%
From our goals model: Charlton Athletic U21 2.8 – 1.2 Colchester United U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Charlton Athletic U21 to win✗
67%
1.49
1.29
Double chance
Charlton Athletic U21 or draw✓
88%
1.13
1.10
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
68%
1.46
1.36
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
91%
1.10
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
76%
1.31
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
57%
1.77
–
Half-time result
Charlton Athletic U21 ahead at half-time✗
53%
1.88
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Charlton Athletic U21 / FT Charlton Athletic U21✗
48%
2.10
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.58
–
Form
Charlton Athletic U21 – last 6
LWWWLL
14 Apr
@ Wigan Athletic U21
2–3
L
3 Apr
vs AFC Bournemouth U21
1–0
W
31 Mar
vs Peterborough United U21
5–2
W
23 Mar
@ Coventry City U21
3–2
W
17 Mar
vs Huddersfield Town U21
1–2
L
10 Mar
@ Cardiff City U21
0–1
L
2.0Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Colchester United U21 – last 6
DLLLLL
14 Apr
vs Cardiff City U21
1–1
D
10 Apr
@ Barnsley U21
0–4
L
3 Apr
@ Swansea City U21
0–5
L
31 Mar
vs Sheffield United U21
2–4
L
23 Mar
@ Crewe Alexandra U21
0–2
L
20 Mar
@ Queens Park Rangers U21
3–4
L
1.0Scored / game
3.3Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Charlton Athletic U21 and Colchester United U21.
What is the prediction for Charlton Athletic U21 vs Colchester United U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 68% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.36.
Who will win Charlton Athletic U21 vs Colchester United U21?
On our numbers Charlton Athletic U21 have a 67% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Colchester United U21 12%.
How many goals will there be in Charlton Athletic U21 vs Colchester United U21?
We expect about 4.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 76% likely and both teams score 68% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Charlton Athletic U21 vs Colchester United U21?
Our predicted score is Charlton Athletic U21 2–1 Colchester United U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.0 goals in total.
When is Charlton Athletic U21 vs Colchester United U21?
Charlton Athletic U21 vs Colchester United U21 (Professional Development League) kicks off on Friday 17 April 2026 at 13:00 (West Africa Time) at Princes Park.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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