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Colchester
Ipswich Town U21
Colchester vs Ipswich Town U21 prediction & analysis
Over 2.5 goals
Strong pick · fair odds 1.33 · bookmaker 1.28
Quick tips for this match
Win chances
Most likely scores
From our goals model: Colchester 2.6 – 1.4 Ipswich Town U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our analysis
Colchester are clear favourites at home with a 62% chance of winning, against 19% for Ipswich Town U21.
Colchester have taken 5 points from their last 6 matches (1W 2D 3L), scoring 0.5 and conceding 1.2 per game. Ipswich Town U21 have 9 points from their last 6 (3W 0D 3L), averaging 2.0 scored and 1.7 conceded. Ipswich Town U21 come into this in clearly the better form.
We expect around 4.0 goals (2.6 for Colchester, 1.4 for Ipswich Town U21). That points to an open game – over 2.5 goals is 75% likely and both teams score 69% of the time on this projection. Most likely scores: 2–1 (9%), 3–1 (7%), 1–1 (7%).
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals at a 75% chance – the bookmaker price of 1.28 is close to our fair price of 1.33.
Every market, with fair odds
| Market | Most likely | Chance | Fair odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match result | Colchester to win | 62% | 1.60 | 1.45 |
| Double chance | Either team to win | 82% | 1.22 | 1.11 |
| Both teams to score | Both teams to score | 69% | 1.45 | 1.40 |
| Over/under 1.5 goals | Over 1.5 goals | 89% | 1.12 | 1.07 |
| Over/under 2.5 goals | Over 2.5 goals | 75% | 1.33 | 1.28 |
| Over/under 3.5 goals | Over 3.5 goals | 56% | 1.77 | 1.67 |
| Half-time result | Colchester ahead at half-time | 48% | 2.08 | – |
| Half-time / full-time | HT Colchester / FT Colchester | 41% | 2.41 | – |
| Correct score | Correct score 2–1 | 9% | 11.63 | – |
Form
Colchester – last 6
| 7 Nov | vs Worcester City | 1–0 | W |
| 31 Oct | vs Walsall | 1–3 | L |
| 24 Oct | @ Northampton | 0–2 | L |
| 20 Oct | @ Chesterfield | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Oct | vs Exeter City | 0–0 | D |
| 10 Oct | @ Newport County | 0–1 | L |
Ipswich Town U21 – last 6
| 3 Nov | @ Aldershot Town | 5–0 | W |
| 30 Oct | @ Coventry City U21 | 0–1 | L |
| 27 Oct | vs Jong PSV U21 | 0–7 | L |
| 23 Oct | vs Birmingham City U21 | 5–0 | W |
| 20 Oct | vs Anderlecht U21 | 0–1 | L |
| 13 Oct | @ Worthing | 2–1 | W |
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Colchester and Ipswich Town U21.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the prediction for Colchester vs Ipswich Town U21?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Colchester vs Ipswich Town U21?
On our numbers Colchester have a 62% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Ipswich Town U21 19%.
How many goals will there be in Colchester vs Ipswich Town U21?
We expect about 4.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 75% likely and both teams score 69% of the time on our projection.
When is Colchester vs Ipswich Town U21?
Colchester vs Ipswich Town U21 (EFL Trophy) kicks off on Tuesday 10 November 2026 at 20:45 (West Africa Time) at Colchester 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.