Queens Park Rangers U21 vs Colchester United U21: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Queens Park Rangers U21 welcome Colchester United U21 to The SKYex Community Stadium for a Professional Development League fixture on Friday 20 March (14:30 WAT). In the table, Queens Park Rangers U21 are 11th, lower half, on 11 points after 11 matches; Colchester United U21 are 13th (lower half) with 9. Only 2 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Queens Park Rangers U21, last 5: LWLLW Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to Sheffield United U21, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game. Defensively they have kept 2 clean sheets in that run.
Colchester United U21, last 5: DWLLW Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with Hull City U21, at home. 2.6 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Queens Park Rangers U21 2.7 xG, Colchester United U21 1.7 xG – a total near 4.4. That is an open game on paper: 82% for three or more goals, 70% for GG.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Queens Park Rangers U21 60%, draw 18%, Colchester United U21 23%.
GG/NG: GG (70%) at 1.36.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (70%, odds 1.36). Most likely score in line with that pick: Queens Park Rangers U21 2–1 Colchester United U21. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Queens Park Rangers U2160%fair 1.68 · @1.73
Draw18%fair 5.71 · @4.00
Colchester United U2123%fair 4.37 · @3.60
4.43Expected goals
2.75Queens Park Rangers U21 xG
1.68Colchester United U21 xG
70%Both score
82%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–18%
3–17%
2–26%
3–26%
1–16%
4–15%
From our goals model: Queens Park Rangers U21 2.7 – 1.7 Colchester United U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Queens Park Rangers U21 to win✓
60%
1.68
1.73
Double chance
Either team to win✓
82%
1.21
1.20
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
70%
1.43
1.36
Draw no bet
Queens Park Rangers U21 (draw no bet)✓
72%
1.38
–
Asian handicap
Queens Park Rangers U21 -0.5 (Asian handicap)✓
60%
1.66
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
94%
1.07
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
82%
1.22
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
65%
1.55
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✗
55%
1.83
–
First team to score
Queens Park Rangers U21 to score first
61%
1.63
–
Half-time result
Queens Park Rangers U21 ahead at half-time✗
47%
2.12
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Queens Park Rangers U21 / FT Queens Park Rangers U21✗
40%
2.51
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
8%
13.22
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Recent results
Queens Park Rangers U21 – last 5
LWLLW
17 Mar
vs Sheffield United U21
0–2
L
10 Mar
vs Millwall U21
2–0
W
2 Mar
@ Swansea City U21
1–3
L
24 Feb
@ Bristol City U21
0–2
L
17 Feb
vs Cardiff City U21
1–0
W
0.8Scored / game
1.4Conceded / game
20%Both scored
20%Over 2.5
Colchester United U21 – last 5
DWLLW
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
13 Feb
vs Watford U21
5–2
W
2.6Scored / game
2.8Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Queens Park Rangers U21 and Colchester United U21.
What is the prediction for Queens Park Rangers U21 vs Colchester United U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 70% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.36.
Who will win Queens Park Rangers U21 vs Colchester United U21?
On our numbers Queens Park Rangers U21 have a 60% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Colchester United U21 23%.
How many goals will there be in Queens Park Rangers U21 vs Colchester United U21?
We expect about 4.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 82% likely and both teams score 70% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Queens Park Rangers U21 vs Colchester United U21?
Our predicted score is Queens Park Rangers U21 2–1 Colchester United U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.4 goals in total.
When is Queens Park Rangers U21 vs Colchester United U21?
Queens Park Rangers U21 vs Colchester United U21 (Professional Development League) kicks off on Friday 20 March 2026 at 14:30 (West Africa Time) at The SKYex Community Stadium.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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