Value bet: Crewe Alexandra U21 to win @ 2.30 – our chance 48% vs 43% implied by the price (edge +9%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Picks by market
ResultCrewe Alexandra U21 to win ✓48% · @2.30
Double chanceEither team to win ✓79% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗73% · @1.30
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✗77% · fair 1.30
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗8% · fair 12.27
Crewe Alexandra U21 vs Colchester United U21: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Colchester United U21 travel to face Crewe Alexandra U21 on Monday 23 March in the Professional Development League, with Mornflake Stadium the venue – the ball rolls at 14:00 WAT.
Current form
Crewe Alexandra U21, last 5: WDLLD Their latest outing: 4–3 win over Bristol City U21, away. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 2.2 conceded per game.
Colchester United U21, last 5: LDWLL Their latest outing: 3–4 defeat to Queens Park Rangers U21, away. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 3 lost from 3. Scoring is no problem – 2.7 a game lately.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Crewe Alexandra U21 2.3 xG, Colchester United U21 1.7 xG – a total near 4.1. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 77% and GG at 73%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Crewe Alexandra U21 48%, draw 21%, Colchester United U21 32%.
GG/NG: GG (73%) at 1.30.
Price worth noting: Crewe Alexandra U21 to win @2.30 – the bookmaker implies 43%, our ratings say 48%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (73%, odds 1.30). Most likely score in line with that pick: Crewe Alexandra 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
Crewe Alexandra U2148%fair 2.10 · @2.30
Draw21%fair 4.78 · @3.70
Colchester United U2132%fair 3.17 · @2.45
4.06Expected goals
2.35Crewe Alexandra U21 xG
1.71Colchester United U21 xG
73%Both score
77%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–18%
2–27%
1–17%
3–16%
1–26%
3–25%
From our goals model: Crewe Alexandra U21 2.3 – 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
Crewe Alexandra U21 to win✓
48%
2.10
2.30 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.26
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
73%
1.36
1.30
Draw no bet
Crewe Alexandra U21 (draw no bet)✓
60%
1.66
–
Asian handicap
Colchester United U21 +1.5 (Asian handicap)✗
68%
1.48
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
91%
1.10
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
77%
1.30
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✗
58%
1.73
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
62%
1.62
–
First team to score
Crewe Alexandra U21 to score first✓
57%
1.76
–
Half-time result
Crewe Alexandra U21 ahead at half-time✓
41%
2.42
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Crewe Alexandra U21 / FT Crewe Alexandra U21✓
33%
3.00
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
8%
12.27
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Recent results
Crewe Alexandra U21 – last 6
WDLLDL
17 Mar
@ Bristol City U21
4–3
W
10 Mar
@ Huddersfield Town U21
1–1
D
6 Mar
@ Barnsley U21
0–1
L
2 Mar
vs Wigan Athletic U21
1–3
L
23 Feb
vs Peterborough United U21
3–3
D
17 Feb
@ Fleetwood Town U21
0–2
L
1.5Scored / game
2.2Conceded / game
67%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Colchester United U21 – last 6
LDWLLW
20 Mar
@ Queens Park Rangers U21
3–4
L
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
2.7Scored / game
3.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Crewe Alexandra U21 and Colchester United U21.
What is the prediction for Crewe Alexandra U21 vs Colchester United U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Crewe Alexandra U21 vs Colchester United U21?
On our numbers Crewe Alexandra U21 have a 48% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Colchester United U21 32%.
How many goals will there be in Crewe Alexandra U21 vs Colchester United U21?
We expect about 4.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 77% likely and both teams score 73% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Crewe Alexandra U21 vs Colchester United U21?
Our predicted score is Crewe Alexandra U21 2–1 Colchester United U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.1 goals in total.
When is Crewe Alexandra U21 vs Colchester United U21?
Crewe Alexandra U21 vs Colchester United U21 (Professional Development League) kicks off on Monday 23 March 2026 at 14:00 (West Africa Time) at Mornflake 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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