Colchester United U21 18%Draw 20%Sheffield United U21 61%Expected goals 1.30 – 2.30
66%
Betarazi pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.51 · bookmaker 1.40 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.40Odds
Picks by market
ResultSheffield United U21 to win ✓61% · @1.50
Double chanceSheffield United U21 or draw ✓82% · @1.17
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓66% · @1.40
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓70% · fair 1.43
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 10.64
Colchester United U21 vs Sheffield United U21: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Tuesday 31 March the Professional Development League brings Colchester United U21 against Sheffield United U21 at JobServe Community Stadium. Kick-off: 19:00 WAT. In the table, Colchester United U21 are 13th, lower half, on 9 points after 9 matches; Sheffield United U21 are 6th (upper half) with 13.
Current form
Colchester United U21, last 5: LLDWL Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to Crewe Alexandra U21, away. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 3.0 conceded per game.
Sheffield United U21, last 5: DLWDD Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with Barnsley U21, away. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 1.7 conceded per game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Colchester United U21 1.3 xG, Sheffield United U21 2.3 xG – a total near 3.6. That is an open game on paper: 70% for three or more goals, 66% 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 18%, draw 20%, Sheffield United U21 61%.
Lower-risk option: Sheffield United U21 or draw (82%) at 1.17.
GG/NG: GG (66%) at 1.40.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (66%, odds 1.40). Most likely score in line with that pick: Colchester United U21 1–2 Sheffield United U21. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Colchester United U2118%fair 5.42 · @4.60
Draw20%fair 4.92 · @4.50
Sheffield United U2161%fair 1.63 · @1.50
3.60Expected goals
1.30Colchester United U21 xG
2.30Sheffield United U21 xG
66%Both score
70%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–29%
1–18%
0–27%
1–37%
0–16%
2–26%
From our goals model: Colchester United U21 1.3 – 2.3 Sheffield 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
Sheffield United U21 to win✓
61%
1.63
1.50
Double chance
Sheffield United U21 or draw✓
82%
1.23
1.17
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
66%
1.51
1.40
Draw no bet
Sheffield United U21 (draw no bet)✓
77%
1.30
–
Asian handicap
Sheffield United U21 -0.5 (Asian handicap)✓
60%
1.67
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
87%
1.14
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
70%
1.43
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
52%
1.94
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✗
71%
1.42
–
First team to score
Sheffield United U21 to score first
62%
1.61
–
Half-time result
Sheffield United U21 ahead at half-time✗
45%
2.20
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Sheffield United U21 / FT Sheffield United U21✗
39%
2.57
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
10.64
–
Recent results
Colchester United U21 – last 6
LLDWLL
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
9 Mar
vs Swansea City U21
3–1
W
5 Mar
@ Burnley U21
2–5
L
24 Feb
@ Cardiff City U21
1–4
L
1.8Scored / game
3.0Conceded / game
83%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Sheffield United U21 – last 6
DLWDDL
27 Mar
@ Barnsley U21
2–2
D
23 Mar
vs AFC Bournemouth U21
2–3
L
17 Mar
@ Queens Park Rangers U21
2–0
W
10 Mar
@ Hull City U21
2–2
D
2 Mar
vs Sheffield Wednesday U21
2–2
D
24 Feb
@ Coventry City U21
0–1
L
1.7Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Colchester United U21 and Sheffield United U21.
What is the prediction for Colchester United U21 vs Sheffield United U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 66% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.40.
Who will win Colchester United U21 vs Sheffield United U21?
On our numbers Colchester United U21 have a 18% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Sheffield United U21 61%.
How many goals will there be in Colchester United U21 vs Sheffield United U21?
We expect about 3.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 70% likely and both teams score 66% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Colchester United U21 vs Sheffield United U21?
Our predicted score is Colchester United U21 1–2 Sheffield United U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.6 goals in total.
When is Colchester United U21 vs Sheffield United U21?
Colchester United U21 vs Sheffield United U21 (Professional Development League) kicks off on Tuesday 31 March 2026 at 19:00 (West Africa Time) at JobServe Community 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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