Wigan Athletic U21 vs Colchester United U21: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Tuesday 15 September the Professional Development League brings Wigan Athletic U21 against Colchester United U21. Kick-off: 14:00 WAT. In the table, Wigan Athletic U21 are 12th, lower half, on 10 points after 9 matches; Colchester United U21 are 13th (lower half) with 9. Only 1 point split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Wigan Athletic U21, last 5: LDLDW Their latest outing: 1–4 defeat to Sheffield Wednesday U21, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 2.8 conceded per game.
Colchester United U21, last 5: LLWLL Their latest outing: 3–4 defeat to Barnsley U21, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 3 lost from 5. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 3.3 conceded per game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Wigan Athletic U21 3.4 xG, Colchester United U21 2.0 xG – a total near 5.4. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 91% and GG at 76%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Wigan Athletic U21 64%, draw 15%, Colchester United U21 21%.
GG/NG: GG (76%) at 1.25.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (76%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Wigan Athletic U21 3–2 Colchester United U21. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Wigan Athletic U2164%fair 1.55 · @1.57
Draw15%fair 6.89 · @4.50
Colchester United U2121%fair 4.73 · @4.00
5.43Expected goals
3.39Wigan Athletic U21 xG
2.04Colchester United U21 xG
76%Both score
91%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
3–26%
3–16%
2–25%
2–15%
4–25%
4–15%
From our goals model: Wigan Athletic U21 3.4 – 2.0 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
Wigan Athletic U21 to win✓
64%
1.55
1.57
Double chance
Either team to win✓
85%
1.17
1.17
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
76%
1.31
1.25
Draw no bet
Wigan Athletic U21 (draw no bet)✓
75%
1.33
–
Asian handicap
Wigan Athletic U21 -0.5 (Asian handicap)✓
64%
1.56
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
97%
1.03
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
91%
1.10
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
79%
1.27
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Over 4.5 goals✓
63%
1.58
–
First team to score
Wigan Athletic U21 to score first
62%
1.61
–
Half-time result
Wigan Athletic U21 ahead at half-time✗
51%
1.96
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Wigan Athletic U21 / FT Wigan Athletic U21✗
44%
2.29
–
Correct score
Correct score 3–2✗
6%
16.89
–
Recent results
Wigan Athletic U21 – last 6
LDLDWL
4 Sep
@ Sheffield Wednesday U21
1–4
L
1 Sep
@ Charlton Athletic U21
2–2
D
25 Aug
vs Cardiff City U21
2–5
L
18 Aug
@ Bristol City U21
2–2
D
14 Apr
vs Charlton Athletic U21
3–2
W
7 Apr
vs Sheffield Wednesday U21
0–2
L
1.7Scored / game
2.8Conceded / game
83%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Colchester United U21 – last 6
LLWLLD
1 Sep
vs Barnsley U21
3–4
L
25 Aug
@ Bolton Wanderers Res.
0–7
L
14 Aug
@ Fleetwood Town U21
4–0
W
25 Jul
@ Braintree
0–4
L
20 Apr
@ Bristol City U21
1–3
L
17 Apr
@ Charlton Athletic U21
2–2
D
1.7Scored / game
3.3Conceded / game
50%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Wigan Athletic U21 and Colchester United U21.
What is the prediction for Wigan Athletic U21 vs Colchester United U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Wigan Athletic U21 vs Colchester United U21?
On our numbers Wigan Athletic U21 have a 64% chance of winning, the draw 15% and Colchester United U21 21%.
How many goals will there be in Wigan Athletic U21 vs Colchester United U21?
We expect about 5.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 91% likely and both teams score 76% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Wigan Athletic U21 vs Colchester United U21?
Our predicted score is Wigan Athletic U21 3–2 Colchester United U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 5.4 goals in total.
When is Wigan Athletic U21 vs Colchester United U21?
Wigan Athletic U21 vs Colchester United U21 (Professional Development League) kicks off on Tuesday 15 September 2026 at 14:00 (West Africa Time).
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.
