Colchester United U21 vs Swansea City U21 preview and prediction
The match
Swansea City U21 travel to Florence Park in the Professional Development League on Monday 9 March (20:00 WAT) to face Colchester United U21. Colchester United U21 are 13th with 9 points from 9 games (in the bottom half), while Swansea City U21 sit 3rd on 18 points (in the top four).
Form guide
Colchester United U21's last 3: LLW Most recently they lost to Burnley U21 2–5 away. They are scoring freely – 2.7 goals a game.
Swansea City U21's last 4: WWLW Most recently they beat Queens Park Rangers U21 3–1 at home. Goals have not been a problem: 2.0 per game.
Swansea City U21 arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.3 points a game against 1.0.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 4.3 goals: 1.6 for Colchester United U21 and 2.7 for Swansea City U21. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 80% and both teams to score at 71%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Colchester United U21 22%, draw 17%, Swansea City U21 60%.
Both teams to score: yes (71%) at 1.35.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 71% chance at odds of 1.35. Predicted score: Colchester United U21 1–2 Swansea City U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Colchester United U2122%fair 4.49 · @3.70
Draw17%fair 5.72 · @4.20
Swansea City U2160%fair 1.66 · @1.67
4.31Expected goals
1.63Colchester United U21 xG
2.68Swansea City U21 xG
71%Both score
80%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–28%
1–37%
2–26%
1–16%
2–36%
0–25%
From our goals model: Colchester United U21 1.6 – 2.7 Swansea City 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
Swansea City U21 to win✗
60%
1.66
1.67
Double chance
Either team to win✓
83%
1.21
1.20
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
71%
1.40
1.35
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
93%
1.08
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
80%
1.24
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
62%
1.60
–
Half-time result
Swansea City U21 ahead at half-time✗
47%
2.13
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Swansea City U21 / FT Swansea City U21✗
40%
2.52
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
8%
12.71
–
Form
Colchester United U21 – last 3
LLW
5 Mar
@ Burnley U21
2–5
L
24 Feb
@ Cardiff City U21
1–4
L
13 Feb
vs Watford U21
5–2
W
2.7Scored / game
3.7Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Swansea City U21 – last 4
WWLW
2 Mar
vs Queens Park Rangers U21
3–1
W
27 Feb
@ Cardiff City U21
1–0
W
24 Feb
@ Charlton Athletic U21
0–6
L
17 Feb
vs AFC Bournemouth U21
4–2
W
2.0Scored / game
2.3Conceded / game
50%Both scored
75%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Colchester United U21 and Swansea City U21.
What is the prediction for Colchester United U21 vs Swansea City U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 71% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.35.
Who will win Colchester United U21 vs Swansea City U21?
On our numbers Colchester United U21 have a 22% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Swansea City U21 60%.
How many goals will there be in Colchester United U21 vs Swansea City U21?
We expect about 4.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 80% likely and both teams score 71% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Colchester United U21 vs Swansea City U21?
Our predicted score is Colchester United U21 1–2 Swansea City U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.3 goals in total.
When is Colchester United U21 vs Swansea City U21?
Colchester United U21 vs Swansea City U21 (Professional Development League) kicks off on Monday 9 March 2026 at 20:00 (West Africa Time) at Florence 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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