Colchester United U21 vs Sheffield Wednesday U21: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Friday 25 September the Professional Development League brings Colchester United U21 against Sheffield Wednesday U21. Kick-off: 19:30 WAT. In the table, Colchester United U21 are 13th, lower half, on 9 points after 9 matches; Sheffield Wednesday U21 are 16th (in the drop zone) with 7. Only 2 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Colchester United U21, last 5: LLLWL Their latest outing: 4–6 defeat to Wigan Athletic U21, away. Scoring is no problem – 2.0 a game lately.
Sheffield Wednesday U21, last 5: DWDDW Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with Charlton Athletic U21, at home. 2.3 goals per outing makes them dangerous. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Momentum favours Sheffield Wednesday U21, collecting 2.0 points per game to 0.5 for Colchester United U21.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Colchester United U21 2.2 xG, Sheffield Wednesday U21 2.7 xG – a total near 4.9. That is an open game on paper: 86% for three or more goals, 72% 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 32%, draw 18%, Sheffield Wednesday U21 50%.
GG/NG: GG (72%) at 1.33.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (72%, odds 1.33). Most likely score in line with that pick: Colchester United U21 2–2 Sheffield Wednesday U21. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Colchester United U2132%fair 3.08 · @2.62
Draw18%fair 5.68 · @4.33
Sheffield Wednesday U2150%fair 2.00 · @2.00
4.88Expected goals
2.19Colchester United U21 xG
2.69Sheffield Wednesday U21 xG
72%Both score
86%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–27%
1–26%
2–36%
1–35%
2–15%
3–25%
From our goals model: Colchester United U21 2.2 – 2.7 Sheffield Wednesday 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 Wednesday U21 to win✗
50%
2.00
2.00
Double chance
Either team to win✓
82%
1.21
1.18
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
72%
1.38
1.33
Draw no bet
Sheffield Wednesday U21 (draw no bet)✗
61%
1.65
–
Asian handicap
Colchester United U21 +1 (Asian handicap)✓
61%
1.63
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
96%
1.05
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
86%
1.16
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✗
72%
1.39
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Over 4.5 goals✗
54%
1.86
–
First team to score
Sheffield Wednesday U21 to score first
55%
1.83
–
Half-time result
Sheffield Wednesday U21 ahead at half-time✗
41%
2.45
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Sheffield Wednesday U21 / FT Sheffield Wednesday U21✗
32%
3.13
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
6%
16.61
–
Recent results
Colchester United U21 – last 6
LLLWLL
15 Sep
@ Wigan Athletic U21
4–6
L
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
2.0Scored / game
4.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Sheffield Wednesday U21 – last 6
DWDDWW
13 Sep
vs Charlton Athletic U21
2–2
D
4 Sep
vs Wigan Athletic U21
4–1
W
1 Sep
@ Cardiff City U21
0–0
D
22 Aug
vs Bristol City U21
1–1
D
20 Apr
vs Crewe Alexandra U21
3–0
W
14 Apr
vs Barnsley U21
4–0
W
2.3Scored / game
0.7Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Colchester United U21 and Sheffield Wednesday U21.
What is the prediction for Colchester United U21 vs Sheffield Wednesday U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 72% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.33.
Who will win Colchester United U21 vs Sheffield Wednesday U21?
On our numbers Colchester United U21 have a 32% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Sheffield Wednesday U21 50%.
How many goals will there be in Colchester United U21 vs Sheffield Wednesday U21?
We expect about 4.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 86% likely and both teams score 72% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Colchester United U21 vs Sheffield Wednesday U21?
Our predicted score is Colchester United U21 2–2 Sheffield Wednesday U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.9 goals in total.
When is Colchester United U21 vs Sheffield Wednesday U21?
Colchester United U21 vs Sheffield Wednesday U21 (Professional Development League) kicks off on Friday 25 September 2026 at 19:30 (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.
