Double chanceSheffield United U21 or draw ✓88% · @1.17
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓65% · @1.40
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓72% · fair 1.39
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 10.96
Colchester United U21 vs Sheffield United U21 preview and prediction
The match
Colchester United U21 host Sheffield United U21 in the Professional Development League on Tuesday 31 March, with kick-off at 19:00 (WAT) at JobServe Community Stadium. Colchester United U21 are 13th with 9 points from 9 games (in the bottom half), while Sheffield United U21 sit 6th on 13 points (in the top half).
Form guide
Colchester United U21's last 5: LLDWL Most recently they lost to Crewe Alexandra U21 0–2 away. They average 1.8 scored and 3.0 conceded.
Sheffield United U21's last 5: DLWDD Most recently they drew with Barnsley U21 2–2 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 4. They average 1.7 scored and 1.7 conceded.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.7 goals: 1.1 for Colchester United U21 and 2.6 for Sheffield United U21. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 72% likely and both teams score in 65% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Colchester United U21 12%, draw 19%, Sheffield United U21 68%.
Safer route: Sheffield United U21 or draw (88%) at 1.17.
Both teams to score: yes (65%) at 1.40.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Sheffield United U21 to win – a 68% chance at odds of 1.50, above our fair price of 1.47, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Colchester United U21 1–2 Sheffield United U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Colchester United U2112%fair 8.05 · @4.60
Draw19%fair 5.15 · @4.50
Sheffield United U2168%fair 1.47 · @1.50
3.74Expected goals
1.11Colchester United U21 xG
2.63Sheffield United U21 xG
65%Both score
72%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–29%
0–28%
1–38%
0–37%
1–17%
0–16%
From our goals model: Colchester United U21 1.1 – 2.6 Sheffield 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
Sheffield United U21 to win✓
68%
1.47
1.50
Double chance
Sheffield United U21 or draw✓
88%
1.14
1.17
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
65%
1.53
1.40
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
89%
1.13
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
72%
1.39
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
51%
1.94
–
Half-time result
Sheffield United U21 ahead at half-time✗
52%
1.91
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Sheffield United U21 / FT Sheffield United U21✗
47%
2.12
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
10.96
–
Form
Colchester United U21 – last 6
LLDWLL
23 Mar
@ Crewe Alexandra U21
0–2
L
20 Mar
@ Queens Park Rangers U21
3–4
L
17 Mar
vs Hull City U21
2–2
D
9 Mar
vs Swansea City U21
3–1
W
5 Mar
@ Burnley U21
2–5
L
24 Feb
@ Cardiff City U21
1–4
L
1.8Scored / game
3.0Conceded / game
83%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Sheffield United U21 – last 6
DLWDDL
27 Mar
@ Barnsley U21
2–2
D
23 Mar
vs AFC Bournemouth U21
2–3
L
17 Mar
@ Queens Park Rangers U21
2–0
W
10 Mar
@ Hull City U21
2–2
D
2 Mar
vs Sheffield Wednesday U21
2–2
D
24 Feb
@ Coventry City U21
0–1
L
1.7Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Colchester United U21 and Sheffield United U21.
What is the prediction for Colchester United U21 vs Sheffield United U21?
Our pick is Sheffield United U21 to win with a 68% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.50.
Who will win Colchester United U21 vs Sheffield United U21?
On our numbers Colchester United U21 have a 12% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Sheffield United U21 68%.
How many goals will there be in Colchester United U21 vs Sheffield United U21?
We expect about 3.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 72% likely and both teams score 65% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Colchester United U21 vs Sheffield United U21?
Our predicted score is Colchester United U21 1–2 Sheffield United U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.7 goals in total.
When is Colchester United U21 vs Sheffield United U21?
Colchester United U21 vs Sheffield United U21 (Professional Development League) kicks off on Tuesday 31 March 2026 at 19:00 (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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