Colchester United U21 vs Sheffield Wednesday U21 preview and prediction
The match
Colchester United U21 host Sheffield Wednesday U21 in the Professional Development League on Friday 25 September, with kick-off at 19:30 (WAT). Colchester United U21 are 13th with 9 points from 9 games (in the bottom half), while Sheffield Wednesday U21 sit 16th on 7 points (in the bottom three). Only 2 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Colchester United U21's last 5: LLLWL Most recently they lost to Wigan Athletic U21 4–6 away. They are scoring freely – 2.0 goals a game.
Sheffield Wednesday U21's last 5: DWDDW Most recently they drew with Charlton Athletic U21 2–2 at home. Goals have not been a problem: 2.3 per game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Sheffield Wednesday U21 arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.0 points a game against 0.5.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 4.9 goals: 2.2 for Colchester United U21 and 2.7 for Sheffield Wednesday U21. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 86% likely and both teams score in 72% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 72% chance at odds of 1.33. Predicted score: Colchester United U21 2–2 Sheffield Wednesday U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Colchester United U2132%fair 3.10 · @2.62
Draw17%fair 5.82 · @4.33
Sheffield Wednesday U2151%fair 1.98 · @2.00
4.88Expected goals
2.18Colchester United U21 xG
2.70Sheffield Wednesday U21 xG
72%Both score
86%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–27%
1–26%
2–36%
1–35%
2–15%
3–25%
From our goals model: Colchester United U21 2.2 – 2.7 Sheffield Wednesday 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 Wednesday U21 to win✗
51%
1.98
2.00
Double chance
Either team to win✓
83%
1.21
1.18
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
72%
1.38
1.33
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
96%
1.05
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
86%
1.16
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✗
72%
1.39
–
Half-time result
Sheffield Wednesday U21 ahead at half-time✗
41%
2.43
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Sheffield Wednesday U21 / FT Sheffield Wednesday U21✗
32%
3.10
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
6%
16.55
–
Form
Colchester United U21 – last 6
LLLWLL
15 Sep
@ Wigan Athletic U21
4–6
L
1 Sep
vs Barnsley U21
3–4
L
25 Aug
@ Bolton Wanderers Res.
0–7
L
14 Aug
@ Fleetwood Town U21
4–0
W
25 Jul
@ Braintree
0–4
L
20 Apr
@ Bristol City U21
1–3
L
2.0Scored / game
4.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Sheffield Wednesday U21 – last 6
DWDDWW
13 Sep
vs Charlton Athletic U21
2–2
D
4 Sep
vs Wigan Athletic U21
4–1
W
1 Sep
@ Cardiff City U21
0–0
D
22 Aug
vs Bristol City U21
1–1
D
20 Apr
vs Crewe Alexandra U21
3–0
W
14 Apr
vs Barnsley U21
4–0
W
2.3Scored / game
0.7Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Colchester United U21 and Sheffield Wednesday U21.
What is the prediction for Colchester United U21 vs Sheffield Wednesday U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 72% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.33.
Who will win Colchester United U21 vs Sheffield Wednesday U21?
On our numbers Colchester United U21 have a 32% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Sheffield Wednesday U21 51%.
How many goals will there be in Colchester United U21 vs Sheffield Wednesday U21?
We expect about 4.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 86% likely and both teams score 72% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Colchester United U21 vs Sheffield Wednesday U21?
Our predicted score is Colchester United U21 2–2 Sheffield Wednesday U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.9 goals in total.
When is Colchester United U21 vs Sheffield Wednesday U21?
Colchester United U21 vs Sheffield Wednesday U21 (Professional Development League) kicks off on Friday 25 September 2026 at 19:30 (West Africa Time).
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.
