Colchester United U21 vs Swansea City U21 preview and prediction
The match
Colchester United U21 host Swansea City U21 in the Professional Development League on Tuesday 6 October, with kick-off at 14:00 (WAT). 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 5: LWLLL Most recently they lost to Coventry City U21 0–1 away. Goals have not been a problem: 2.2 per game.
Swansea City U21's last 5: WLWDW Most recently they beat Queens Park Rangers U21 4–2 at home. They are scoring freely – 2.2 goals a game.
Swansea City U21 arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.7 points a game against 1.0.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 3 April 2026, finished Swansea City U21 5–0 Colchester United U21. Across their last 2 meetings Colchester United U21 have won 1, Swansea City U21 1, with 0 draws and 4.5 goals per game; both teams scored in 1 of them.
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 81% 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 23%, draw 16%, Swansea City U21 61%.
Both teams to score: yes (71%) at 1.30.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 71% chance at odds of 1.30. 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 U2123%fair 4.32 · @3.60
Draw16%fair 6.26 · @4.33
Swansea City U2161%fair 1.64 · @1.67
4.33Expected goals
1.64Colchester United U21 xG
2.69Swansea City U21 xG
71%Both score
81%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–28%
1–37%
2–26%
1–16%
2–36%
2–15%
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.
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 1.30.
Who will win Colchester United U21 vs Swansea City U21?
On our numbers Colchester United U21 have a 23% chance of winning, the draw 16% and Swansea City U21 61%.
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 81% 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 Tuesday 6 October 2026 at 14:00 (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.
