Colchester United U21 vs Hull City U21 preview and prediction
The match
Hull City U21 travel to JobServe Community Stadium in the Professional Development League on Tuesday 17 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 Hull City U21 sit 14th on 8 points (in the bottom half). Only 1 point separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Colchester United U21's last 4: WLLW Most recently they beat Swansea City U21 3–1 at home. Goals have not been a problem: 2.8 per game.
Hull City U21's last 4: DWLL Most recently they drew with Sheffield United U21 2–2 at home. They average 1.8 scored and 2.0 conceded.
Colchester United U21 arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.5 points a game against 1.0.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 4.0 goals: 2.0 for Colchester United U21 and 2.0 for Hull City U21. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 76% and both teams to score at 72%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Colchester United U21 38%, draw 22%, Hull City U21 40%.
Both teams to score: yes (72%) at 1.30.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 72% chance at odds of 1.30. Predicted score: Colchester United U21 1–2 Hull City U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Colchester United U2138%fair 2.62 · @2.20
Draw22%fair 4.60 · @4.00
Hull City U2140%fair 2.50 · @2.45
4.00Expected goals
1.96Colchester United U21 xG
2.04Hull City U21 xG
72%Both score
76%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–27%
2–27%
1–17%
2–17%
1–35%
2–35%
From our goals model: Colchester United U21 2.0 – 2.0 Hull City U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Footrivo team ratings
Colchester United U21
Hull City U21
Attack vs Professional Development League average
-4%
-16%
Goals conceded vs average
+37%
-3%
Our expected goals here
1.99
2.09
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
Hull City U21 to win✗
40%
2.50
2.45
Double chance
Either team to win✗
78%
1.28
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
72%
1.39
1.30
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%
1.76
–
Half-time result
Hull City U21 ahead at half-time✗
34%
2.92
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Hull City U21 / FT Hull City U21✗
25%
3.96
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
7%
13.41
–
Form
Colchester United U21 – last 4
WLLW
9 Mar
vs Swansea City U21
3–1
W
5 Mar
@ Burnley U21
2–5
L
24 Feb
@ Cardiff City U21
1–4
L
13 Feb
vs Watford U21
5–2
W
2.8Scored / game
3.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Hull City U21 – last 4
DWLL
10 Mar
vs Sheffield United U21
2–2
D
3 Mar
@ Peterborough United U21
3–2
W
25 Feb
@ Huddersfield Town U21
1–2
L
17 Feb
vs Sheffield Wednesday U21
1–2
L
1.8Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Colchester United U21 and Hull City U21.
What is the prediction for Colchester United U21 vs Hull City U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 72% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Colchester United U21 vs Hull City U21?
On our numbers Colchester United U21 have a 38% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Hull City U21 40%.
How many goals will there be in Colchester United U21 vs Hull City U21?
We expect about 4.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 76% likely and both teams score 72% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Colchester United U21 vs Hull City U21?
Our predicted score is Colchester United U21 1–2 Hull City U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.0 goals in total.
When is Colchester United U21 vs Hull City U21?
Colchester United U21 vs Hull City U21 (Professional Development League) kicks off on Tuesday 17 March 2026 at 20:00 (West Africa Time) at JobServe Community 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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