Cardiff City U21 vs Colchester United U21 prediction & analysis
66%
Footrivo pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.50 · bookmaker 1.44 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.44Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultCardiff City U21 to win ✓67% · @1.22
Double chanceEither team to win ✓84% · @1.11
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓66% · @1.44
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓77% · fair 1.30
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 11.62
Cardiff City U21 vs Colchester United U21 preview and prediction
The match
The Professional Development League sees Cardiff City U21 take on Colchester United U21 on Tuesday 24 February, kicking off at 15:00 (WAT) at Cardiff International Sports Stadium. Cardiff City U21 are 5th with 13 points from 9 games (in the top half), while Colchester United U21 sit 13th on 9 points (in the bottom half).
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 4.0 goals: 2.7 for Cardiff City U21 and 1.4 for Colchester United U21. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 77% likely and both teams score in 66% of our simulations.
Betting angles
Win chances: Cardiff City U21 67%, draw 16%, Colchester United U21 16%.
Both teams to score: yes (66%) at 1.44.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 66% chance at odds of 1.44. Predicted score: Cardiff City U21 2–1 Colchester United U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Cardiff City U2167%fair 1.49 · @1.22
Draw16%fair 6.12 · @5.80
Colchester United U2116%fair 6.11 · @9.50
4.04Expected goals
2.67Cardiff City U21 xG
1.37Colchester United U21 xG
66%Both score
77%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–19%
3–18%
1–16%
2–06%
2–26%
3–06%
From our goals model: Cardiff City U21 2.7 – 1.4 Colchester United U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Footrivo team ratings
Cardiff City U21
Colchester United U21
Attack vs Professional Development League average
-5%
-4%
Goals conceded vs average
-13%
+37%
Our expected goals here
2.77
1.51
Our own ratings from every Professional Development League result in the last 14 months, recent games counting more. Attack +20% = scores 20% more than an average side; goals conceded −20% = a tighter defence than average. They feed into every chance on this page.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Cardiff City U21 to win✓
67%
1.49
1.22
Double chance
Either team to win✓
84%
1.20
1.11
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
66%
1.50
1.44
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
91%
1.10
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
77%
1.30
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
57%
1.74
–
Half-time result
Cardiff City U21 ahead at half-time✓
50%
2.01
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Cardiff City U21 / FT Cardiff City U21✓
43%
2.30
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.62
–
Form
Cardiff City U21 – last 1
L
17 Feb
@ Queens Park Rangers U21
0–1
L
0.0Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
0%Both scored
0%Over 2.5
Colchester United U21 – last 1
W
13 Feb
vs Watford U21
5–2
W
5.0Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Cardiff City U21 and Colchester United U21.
What is the prediction for Cardiff City U21 vs Colchester United U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 66% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.44.
Who will win Cardiff City U21 vs Colchester United U21?
On our numbers Cardiff City U21 have a 67% chance of winning, the draw 16% and Colchester United U21 16%.
How many goals will there be in Cardiff City U21 vs Colchester United U21?
We expect about 4.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 77% likely and both teams score 66% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Cardiff City U21 vs Colchester United U21?
Our predicted score is Cardiff City U21 2–1 Colchester United U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.0 goals in total.
When is Cardiff City U21 vs Colchester United U21?
Cardiff City U21 vs Colchester United U21 (Professional Development League) kicks off on Tuesday 24 February 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Cardiff International Sports Stadium.
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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