Wednesday 11 November 2026 15 live now 66% correct · last 30 days JackpotsNewsTelegram18+
BetaraziFootball predictions · read by the numbers

Colchester v Ipswich Town U21: numbers & prediction

EFL Trophy · England · Colchester Community Stadium

Colchester

WLLDD
0–0
FTPens 4–3

Ipswich Town U21

WLLWL
Colchester 44%Draw 18%Ipswich Town U21 38% Expected goals 2.10 – 1.93
75%
Betarazi pick

Over 2.5 goals

Strong pick · fair odds 1.33 · bookmaker 1.28 · Lost ✗

8/10Rating
1.28Odds
1

Value bet: Colchester to win @ 2.70 – our chance 44% vs 37% implied by the price (edge +19%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗

Picks by market

ResultColchester to win ✗44% · @2.70
Double chanceEither team to win ✗82% · @1.17
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗70% · @1.30
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✗75% · @1.28
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗8% · fair 13.23

Colchester vs Ipswich Town U21: Betarazi preview and prediction

The fixture

Colchester welcome Ipswich Town U21 to Colchester Community Stadium for a EFL Trophy fixture on Tuesday 10 November (20:45 WAT).

Current form

Colchester, last 5: WLLDD Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Worcester City, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.5 goals a game.

Ipswich Town U21, last 5: WLLWL Their latest outing: 5–0 win over Aldershot Town, away. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. 2.0 goals per outing makes them dangerous.

Momentum favours Ipswich Town U21, collecting 1.5 points per game to 0.8 for Colchester.

Where the goals come from

Betarazi's ratings give Colchester 2.1 xG, Ipswich Town U21 1.9 xG – a total near 4.0. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 75% and GG at 70%.

Markets worth a look

  • 1X2 according to our numbers – Colchester 44%, draw 18%, Ipswich Town U21 38%.
  • GG/NG: GG (70%) at 1.30.
  • Price worth noting: Colchester to win @2.70 – the bookmaker implies 37%, our ratings say 44%.

Our call before kick-off

Our pre-match call was Over 2.5 goals (75%, odds 1.28). Most likely score in line with that pick: Colchester 2–1 Ipswich Town U21. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.

Result chances

Colchester44%fair 2.27 · @2.70
Draw18%fair 5.52 · @4.10
Ipswich Town U2138%fair 2.65 · @2.00
4.03Expected goals
2.10Colchester xG
1.93Ipswich Town U21 xG
70%Both score
75%Over 2.5

Score grid: top six

2–18%
2–27%
1–17%
1–27%
3–15%
3–25%

From our goals model: Colchester 2.1 – 1.9 Ipswich Town U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

All markets: our price vs the bookmaker

MarketMost likelyChanceFair oddsBookmaker
Match resultColchester to win ✗44%2.272.70 ▲
Double chanceEither team to win ✗82%1.221.17
Both teams to scoreBoth teams to score ✗70%1.431.30
Draw no betColchester (draw no bet)54%1.86–
Asian handicapIpswich Town U21 +1 (Asian handicap) ✓70%1.43–
Over/under 1.5 goalsOver 1.5 goals ✗89%1.121.07
Over/under 2.5 goalsOver 2.5 goals ✗75%1.331.28
Over/under 3.5 goalsOver 3.5 goals ✗55%1.801.73
Over/under 4.5 goalsUnder 4.5 goals ✓63%1.581.44
First team to scoreColchester to score first ✗51%1.96–
Half-time resultColchester ahead at half-time ✗35%2.83–
Half-time / full-timeHT Colchester / FT Colchester ✗26%3.78–
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗8%13.23–

Recent results

Colchester – last 6

WLLDDL
7 Novvs Worcester City1–0W
31 Octvs Walsall1–3L
24 Oct@ Northampton0–2L
20 Oct@ Chesterfield1–1D
17 Octvs Exeter City0–0D
10 Oct@ Newport County0–1L
0.5Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
33%Both scored
17%Over 2.5

Ipswich Town U21 – last 6

WLLWLW
3 Nov@ Aldershot Town5–0W
30 Oct@ Coventry City U210–1L
27 Octvs Jong PSV U210–7L
23 Octvs Birmingham City U215–0W
20 Octvs Anderlecht U210–1L
13 Oct@ Worthing2–1W
2.0Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
17%Both scored
67%Over 2.5

Head to head

No previous meetings on record between Colchester and Ipswich Town U21.

Colchester vs Ipswich Town U21 head-to-head page →

EFL Trophy table

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Colchester3300+49
2Wycombe3201+46
3Gillingham3102-13
4Fulham U213003-70

More EFL Trophy predictions

League hub
FT Crewe1 Wigan2 141%2.20X22%3.25237%2.88 2.0–1.9xG O1.5Over 1.5 goals 84%@1.20 ✓
FT Mansfield Town3 Chesterfield5 142%2.05X18%4.00240%2.62 2.0–1.9xG O2.5Over 2.5 goals 70%@1.44 ✓
FT Stockport County0 Tranmere0 Pens 4–3 168%1.30X20%5.25212%6.25 2.7–1.1xG O2.5Over 2.5 goals 71%@1.36 ✗
FT Burton Albion0 Notts County3 133%2.45X19%3.90248%2.25 1.4–1.7xG GGBoth teams to score 66%@1.50 ✗
FT Grimsby0 Nottingham Forest U213 165%1.73X15%3.90220%3.60 2.4–1.2xG O2.5Over 2.5 goals 74%@1.20 ✓
FT Huddersfield4 Liverpool U210 165%1.28X16%5.00218%7.00 2.7–1.4xG O2.5Over 2.5 goals 77%@1.22 ✓
FT Oxford United4 Cheltenham0 169%1.22X20%6.00211%8.50 2.8–1.2xG O2.5Over 2.5 goals 72%@1.36 ✓
FT Leicester2 Walsall1 174%1.22X17%6.2529%7.50 3.4–1.3xG O2.5Over 2.5 goals 81%@1.22 ✓

Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Colchester vs Ipswich Town U21?

Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.

Who will win Colchester vs Ipswich Town U21?

On our numbers Colchester have a 44% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Ipswich Town U21 38%.

How many goals will there be in Colchester vs Ipswich Town U21?

We expect about 4.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 75% likely and both teams score 70% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Colchester vs Ipswich Town U21?

Our predicted score is Colchester 2–1 Ipswich Town U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.0 goals in total.

When is Colchester vs Ipswich Town U21?

Colchester vs Ipswich Town U21 (EFL Trophy) kicks off on Tuesday 10 November 2026 at 20:45 (West Africa Time) at Colchester 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.