Double chanceCharlton Athletic U21 or draw ✓86% · @1.10
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓70% · @1.36
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓81% · fair 1.24
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗8% · fair 12.68
Charlton Athletic U21 vs Colchester United U21: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Charlton Athletic U21 welcome Colchester United U21 to Princes Park for a Professional Development League fixture on Friday 17 April (13:00 WAT). In the table, Charlton Athletic U21 are 9th, upper half, on 12 points after 10 matches; Colchester United U21 are 13th (lower half) with 9. Only 3 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Charlton Athletic U21, last 5: LWWWL Their latest outing: 2–3 defeat to Wigan Athletic U21, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. 2.0 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Colchester United U21, last 5: DLLLL Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Cardiff City U21, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 4 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 3.3 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Charlton Athletic U21, collecting 1.5 points per game to 0.2 for Colchester United U21.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Charlton Athletic U21 2.9 xG, Colchester United U21 1.4 xG – a total near 4.3. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 81% and GG at 70%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Charlton Athletic U21 69%, draw 17%, Colchester United U21 14%.
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: Charlton Athletic 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
Charlton Athletic U2169%fair 1.45 · @1.29
Draw17%fair 5.82 · @6.00
Colchester United U2114%fair 7.22 · @6.50
4.34Expected goals
2.95Charlton Athletic U21 xG
1.39Colchester United U21 xG
70%Both score
81%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–18%
3–18%
4–16%
2–06%
3–06%
2–25%
From our goals model: Charlton Athletic U21 2.9 – 1.4 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
Charlton Athletic U21 to win✗
69%
1.45
1.29
Double chance
Charlton Athletic U21 or draw✓
86%
1.16
1.10
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
70%
1.43
1.36
Draw no bet
Charlton Athletic U21 (draw no bet)
83%
1.20
–
Asian handicap
Charlton Athletic U21 -1 (Asian handicap)✗
62%
1.62
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
93%
1.07
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
81%
1.24
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
63%
1.59
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
56%
1.78
–
First team to score
Charlton Athletic U21 to score first
67%
1.49
–
Half-time result
Charlton Athletic U21 ahead at half-time✗
53%
1.88
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Charlton Athletic U21 / FT Charlton Athletic U21✗
47%
2.11
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
8%
12.68
–
Recent results
Charlton Athletic U21 – last 6
LWWWLL
14 Apr
@ Wigan Athletic U21
2–3
L
3 Apr
vs AFC Bournemouth U21
1–0
W
31 Mar
vs Peterborough United U21
5–2
W
23 Mar
@ Coventry City U21
3–2
W
17 Mar
vs Huddersfield Town U21
1–2
L
10 Mar
@ Cardiff City U21
0–1
L
2.0Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Colchester United U21 – last 6
DLLLLL
14 Apr
vs Cardiff City U21
1–1
D
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
1.0Scored / game
3.3Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Charlton Athletic U21 and Colchester United U21.
What is the prediction for Charlton Athletic 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 Charlton Athletic U21 vs Colchester United U21?
On our numbers Charlton Athletic U21 have a 69% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Colchester United U21 14%.
How many goals will there be in Charlton Athletic U21 vs Colchester United U21?
We expect about 4.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 81% likely and both teams score 70% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Charlton Athletic U21 vs Colchester United U21?
Our predicted score is Charlton Athletic U21 2–1 Colchester United U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.3 goals in total.
When is Charlton Athletic U21 vs Colchester United U21?
Charlton Athletic U21 vs Colchester United U21 (Professional Development League) kicks off on Friday 17 April 2026 at 13:00 (West Africa Time) at Princes 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.
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