Colchester United U21 v Cardiff City U21 Prediction & Expected Goals (14 Apr) – Odds, Stats, Pick

Picks by market

ResultCardiff City U21 to win ✗52% · @1.80

Double chanceEither team to win ✗79% · @1.20

Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓71% · @1.35

GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✗76% · fair 1.31

Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗8% · fair 12.17

Colchester United U21 vs Cardiff City U21: Betarazi preview and prediction

The fixture

On Tuesday 14 April the Professional Development League brings Colchester United U21 against Cardiff City U21 at Florence Park. Kick-off: 13:00 WAT. In the table, Colchester United U21 are 13th, lower half, on 9 points after 9 matches; Cardiff City U21 are 5th (upper half) with 13.

Current form

Colchester United U21, last 5: LLLLL Their latest outing: 0–4 defeat to Barnsley U21, away. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 3.5 conceded per game.

Cardiff City U21, last 5: WLWDW Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Sheffield Wednesday U21, away. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.

Momentum favours Cardiff City U21, collecting 1.8 points per game to 0.2 for Colchester United U21.

Head to head

When they last met (24 Feb 2026) it ended Cardiff City U21 4–1 Colchester United U21.

Where the goals come from

Betarazi's ratings give Colchester United U21 1.7 xG, Cardiff City U21 2.3 xG – a total near 4.0. That is an open game on paper: 76% for three or more goals, 71% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.

Markets worth a look

1X2 according to our numbers – Colchester United U21 27%, draw 21%, Cardiff City U21 52%.
GG/NG: GG (71%) at 1.35.

Our call before kick-off

Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (71%, odds 1.35). Most likely score in line with that pick: Colchester United U21 1–2 Cardiff City U21. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.

Result chances

Colchester United U2127%fair 3.73 · @3.25

Draw21%fair 4.75 · @4.00

Cardiff City U2152%fair 1.92 · @1.80

3.99Expected goals

1.71Colchester United U21 xG

2.28Cardiff City U21 xG

71%Both score

76%Over 2.5

Score grid: top six

1–28%

1–17%

2–27%

1–36%

2–16%

2–35%

From our goals model: Colchester United U21 1.7 – 2.3 Cardiff City 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	Cardiff City U21 to win ✗	52%	1.92	1.80
Double chance	Either team to win ✗	79%	1.27	1.20
Both teams to score	Both teams to score ✓	71%	1.41	1.35
Draw no bet	Cardiff City U21 (draw no bet)	66%	1.51	–
Asian handicap	Colchester United U21 +1 (Asian handicap) ✓	61%	1.63	–
Over/under 1.5 goals	Over 1.5 goals ✓	91%	1.10	–
Over/under 2.5 goals	Over 2.5 goals ✗	76%	1.31	–
Over/under 3.5 goals	Over 3.5 goals ✗	56%	1.77	–
Over/under 4.5 goals	Under 4.5 goals ✓	63%	1.59	–
First team to score	Cardiff City U21 to score first ✓	56%	1.78	–
Half-time result	Cardiff City U21 ahead at half-time ✓	40%	2.48	–
Half-time / full-time	HT Cardiff City U21 / FT Cardiff City U21 ✗	32%	3.10	–
Correct score	Correct score 1–2 ✗	8%	12.17	–

Colchester United U21 – last 6

LLLLLD

10 Apr	@ Barnsley U21	0–4	L
3 Apr	@ Swansea City U21	0–5	L
31 Mar	vs Sheffield United U21	2–4	L
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

1.2Scored / game

3.5Conceded / game

50%Both scored

83%Over 2.5

Cardiff City U21 – last 6

WLWDWD

10 Apr	@ Sheffield Wednesday U21	2–1	W
6 Apr	@ Brentford U21	0–4	L
17 Mar	vs Fleetwood Town U21	2–1	W
13 Mar	@ Swansea City U21	1–1	D
10 Mar	vs Charlton Athletic U21	1–0	W
3 Mar	@ Millwall U21	1–1	D

1.2Scored / game

1.3Conceded / game

67%Both scored

50%Over 2.5

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Bolton Wanderers Res.	9	7	0	2	+12	21
2	Fleetwood Town U21	10	6	1	3	-3	19
3	Swansea City U21	10	6	0	4	+5	18
4	Coventry City U21	9	4	2	3	+4	14
5	Cardiff City U21	9	3	4	2	+6	13
6	Sheffield United U21	8	4	1	3	+5	13
7	Huddersfield Town U21	6	4	0	2	+8	12
8	Bristol City U21	9	3	3	3	+1	12
9	Charlton Athletic U21	10	3	3	4	+1	12
10	Peterborough United U21	8	3	2	3	-5	11
11	Queens Park Rangers U21	11	3	2	6	-9	11
12	Wigan Athletic U21	9	2	4	3	-5	10
13	Colchester United U21	9	3	0	6	-7	9
14	Hull City U21	7	2	2	3	-1	8
15	Barnsley U21	8	2	2	4	-7	8
16	Sheffield Wednesday U21	8	1	4	3	-3	7
17	Millwall U21	6	2	0	4	-2	6

Team

Pts

Bolton Wanderers Res.

+12

-3

Huddersfield Town U21

Bristol City U21

Charlton Athletic U21

Peterborough United U21

-5

Queens Park Rangers U21

-9

Wigan Athletic U21

-5

Colchester United U21

-7

Hull City U21

-1

Barnsley U21

-7

Sheffield Wednesday U21

-3

Millwall U21

-2

Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Colchester United U21 vs Cardiff City U21?

Our pick is Both teams to score with a 71% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.35.

Who will win Colchester United U21 vs Cardiff City U21?

On our numbers Colchester United U21 have a 27% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Cardiff City U21 52%.

How many goals will there be in Colchester United U21 vs Cardiff City U21?

We expect about 4.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 76% likely and both teams score 71% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Colchester United U21 vs Cardiff City U21?

Our predicted score is Colchester United U21 1–2 Cardiff City U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.0 goals in total.

When is Colchester United U21 vs Cardiff City U21?

Colchester United U21 vs Cardiff City U21 (Professional Development League) kicks off on Tuesday 14 April 2026 at 13:00 (West Africa Time) at Florence Park.

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.

Colchester United U21 v Cardiff City U21: numbers & prediction