Bristol City U21 vs Colchester United U21: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Monday 20 April the Professional Development League brings Bristol City U21 against Colchester United U21 at Robins High Performance Centre. Kick-off: 13:00 WAT. In the table, Bristol City U21 are 8th, upper half, on 12 points after 9 matches; Colchester United U21 are 13th (lower half) with 9. Only 3 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Bristol City U21, last 5: WLDWL Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Sheffield United U21, away. In their own stadium the record reads 0 won, 1 lost from 3. 2.0 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Colchester United U21, last 5: DDLLL Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with Charlton Athletic U21, away. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 3 lost from 4. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game.
Momentum favours Bristol City U21, collecting 1.3 points per game to 0.3 for Colchester United U21.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Bristol City U21 2.8 xG, Colchester United U21 1.6 xG – a total near 4.4. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 82% and GG at 72%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Bristol City U21 61%, draw 17%, Colchester United U21 22%.
GG/NG: GG (72%) at 1.30.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (72%, odds 1.30). Most likely score in line with that pick: Bristol City 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
Bristol City U2161%fair 1.65 · @1.67
Draw17%fair 5.86 · @4.20
Colchester United U2122%fair 4.51 · @3.70
4.42Expected goals
2.78Bristol City U21 xG
1.65Colchester United U21 xG
72%Both score
82%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–18%
3–17%
2–26%
3–26%
1–15%
4–15%
From our goals model: Bristol City U21 2.8 – 1.6 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
Bristol City U21 to win✓
61%
1.65
1.67
Double chance
Either team to win✓
83%
1.21
1.18
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
72%
1.38
1.30
Draw no bet
Bristol City U21 (draw no bet)✓
73%
1.36
–
Asian handicap
Bristol City U21 -0.5 (Asian handicap)✓
61%
1.63
–
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✓
64%
1.55
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
55%
1.83
–
First team to score
Bristol City U21 to score first✓
62%
1.61
–
Half-time result
Bristol City U21 ahead at half-time✓
48%
2.09
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Bristol City U21 / FT Bristol City U21✓
41%
2.45
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
8%
13.14
–
Recent results
Bristol City U21 – last 6
WLDWLD
13 Apr
@ Sheffield United U21
2–1
W
8 Apr
@ Hull City U21
1–4
L
31 Mar
vs Huddersfield Town U21
1–1
D
24 Mar
@ Wigan Athletic U21
3–2
W
17 Mar
vs Crewe Alexandra U21
3–4
L
10 Mar
vs Watford U21
2–2
D
2.0Scored / game
2.3Conceded / game
100%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Colchester United U21 – last 6
DDLLLL
17 Apr
@ Charlton Athletic U21
2–2
D
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
0.8Scored / game
3.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Bristol City U21 and Colchester United U21.
What is the prediction for Bristol City U21 vs Colchester United U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 72% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Bristol City U21 vs Colchester United U21?
On our numbers Bristol City U21 have a 61% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Colchester United U21 22%.
How many goals will there be in Bristol City U21 vs Colchester United U21?
We expect about 4.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 82% likely and both teams score 72% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Bristol City U21 vs Colchester United U21?
Our predicted score is Bristol City U21 2–1 Colchester United U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.4 goals in total.
When is Bristol City U21 vs Colchester United U21?
Bristol City U21 vs Colchester United U21 (Professional Development League) kicks off on Monday 20 April 2026 at 13:00 (West Africa Time) at Robins High Performance Centre.
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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