Bristol City U21 vs Colchester United U21 prediction & analysis
65%
Footrivo pick
Bristol City U21 to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.55 · bookmaker 1.67 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.67Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultBristol City U21 to win ✓65% · @1.67
Double chanceEither team to win ✓87% · @1.18
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓70% · @1.30
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓74% · fair 1.35
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 11.15
Bristol City U21 vs Colchester United U21 preview and prediction
The match
Bristol City U21 host Colchester United U21 in the Professional Development League on Monday 20 April, with kick-off at 13:00 (WAT) at Robins High Performance Centre. Bristol City U21 are 8th with 12 points from 9 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
Bristol City U21's last 5: WLDWL Most recently they beat Sheffield United U21 2–1 away. At home they have won 0 and lost 1 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 2.0 goals a game.
Colchester United U21's last 5: DDLLL Most recently they drew with Charlton Athletic U21 2–2 away. On the road they have won 0 and lost 3 of their last 4. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game.
Bristol City U21 arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.3 points a game against 0.3.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.9 goals: 2.5 for Bristol City U21 and 1.4 for Colchester United U21. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 74% and both teams to score at 70%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Bristol City U21 65%, draw 13%, Colchester United U21 22%.
Both teams to score: yes (70%) at 1.30.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Bristol City U21 to win – a 65% chance at odds of 1.67, above our fair price of 1.55, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Bristol City U21 2–1 Colchester United U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Bristol City U2165%fair 1.55 · @1.67
Draw13%fair 7.62 · @4.20
Colchester United U2122%fair 4.49 · @3.70
3.85Expected goals
2.49Bristol City U21 xG
1.36Colchester United U21 xG
70%Both score
74%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–19%
3–17%
1–17%
2–07%
2–26%
3–05%
From our goals model: Bristol City U21 2.5 – 1.4 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
Bristol City U21 to win✓
65%
1.55
1.67 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✓
87%
1.15
1.18
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
70%
1.43
1.30
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
90%
1.12
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
74%
1.35
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
54%
1.86
–
Half-time result
Bristol City U21 ahead at half-time✓
47%
2.11
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Bristol City U21 / FT Bristol City U21✓
41%
2.45
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.15
–
Form
Bristol City U21 – last 6
WLDWLD
13 Apr
@ Sheffield United U21
2–1
W
8 Apr
@ Hull City U21
1–4
L
31 Mar
vs Huddersfield Town U21
1–1
D
24 Mar
@ Wigan Athletic U21
3–2
W
17 Mar
vs Crewe Alexandra U21
3–4
L
10 Mar
vs Watford U21
2–2
D
2.0Scored / game
2.3Conceded / game
100%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Colchester United U21 – last 6
DDLLLL
17 Apr
@ Charlton Athletic U21
2–2
D
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
0.8Scored / game
3.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Bristol City U21 and Colchester United U21.
What is the prediction for Bristol City U21 vs Colchester United U21?
Our pick is Bristol City U21 to win with a 65% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.67.
Who will win Bristol City U21 vs Colchester United U21?
On our numbers Bristol City U21 have a 65% chance of winning, the draw 13% and Colchester United U21 22%.
How many goals will there be in Bristol City U21 vs Colchester United U21?
We expect about 3.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 74% likely and both teams score 70% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Bristol City U21 vs Colchester United U21?
Our predicted score is Bristol City U21 2–1 Colchester United U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.9 goals in total.
When is Bristol City U21 vs Colchester United U21?
Bristol City U21 vs Colchester United U21 (Professional Development League) kicks off on Monday 20 April 2026 at 13:00 (West Africa Time) at Robins High Performance Centre.
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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