Cardiff City U21 68%Draw 16%Colchester United U21 16%Expected goals 2.71 – 1.37
67%
Betarazi pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.50 · bookmaker 1.44 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.44Odds
Picks by market
ResultCardiff City U21 to win ✓68% · @1.22
Double chanceCardiff City U21 or draw ✓84% · @1.06
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓67% · @1.44
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓77% · fair 1.29
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 11.76
Cardiff City U21 vs Colchester United U21: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
15:00 WAT, Tuesday 24 February: Cardiff City U21 v Colchester United U21 in the Professional Development League, played at Cardiff International Sports Stadium. In the table, Cardiff City U21 are 5th, upper half, on 13 points after 9 matches; Colchester United U21 are 13th (lower half) with 9.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Cardiff City U21 2.7 xG, Colchester United U21 1.4 xG – a total near 4.1. That is an open game on paper: 77% for three or more goals, 67% for GG.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Cardiff City U21 68%, draw 16%, Colchester United U21 16%.
GG/NG: GG (67%) at 1.44.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (67%, odds 1.44). Most likely score in line with that pick: Cardiff 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
Cardiff City U2168%fair 1.47 · @1.22
Draw16%fair 6.10 · @5.80
Colchester United U2116%fair 6.44 · @9.50
4.08Expected goals
2.71Cardiff City U21 xG
1.37Colchester United U21 xG
67%Both score
77%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–19%
3–18%
1–16%
2–06%
2–26%
3–06%
From our goals model: Cardiff City U21 2.7 – 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
Cardiff City U21 to win✓
68%
1.47
1.22
Double chance
Cardiff City U21 or draw✓
84%
1.18
1.06
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
67%
1.50
1.44
Draw no bet
Cardiff City U21 (draw no bet)✓
81%
1.23
–
Asian handicap
Cardiff City U21 -0.5 (Asian handicap)✓
66%
1.52
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
91%
1.09
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
77%
1.29
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
58%
1.72
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✗
61%
1.63
–
First team to score
Cardiff City U21 to score first✓
65%
1.53
–
Half-time result
Cardiff City U21 ahead at half-time✓
50%
1.98
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Cardiff City U21 / FT Cardiff City U21✓
44%
2.26
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.76
–
Recent results
Cardiff City U21 – last 1
L
17 Feb
@ Queens Park Rangers U21
0–1
L
0.0Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
0%Both scored
0%Over 2.5
Colchester United U21 – last 1
W
13 Feb
vs Watford U21
5–2
W
5.0Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Cardiff City U21 and Colchester United U21.
What is the prediction for Cardiff City U21 vs Colchester United U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 67% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.44.
Who will win Cardiff City U21 vs Colchester United U21?
On our numbers Cardiff City U21 have a 68% chance of winning, the draw 16% and Colchester United U21 16%.
How many goals will there be in Cardiff City U21 vs Colchester United U21?
We expect about 4.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 77% likely and both teams score 67% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Cardiff City U21 vs Colchester United U21?
Our predicted score is Cardiff City U21 2–1 Colchester United U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.1 goals in total.
When is Cardiff City U21 vs Colchester United U21?
Cardiff City U21 vs Colchester United U21 (Professional Development League) kicks off on Tuesday 24 February 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Cardiff International Sports 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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