Colchester United U21 vs Swansea City U21: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
14:00 WAT, Tuesday 6 October: Colchester United U21 v Swansea City U21 in the Professional Development League. In the table, Colchester United U21 are 13th, lower half, on 9 points after 9 matches; Swansea City U21 are 3rd (among the top four) with 18.
Current form
Colchester United U21, last 5: LWLLL Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to Coventry City U21, away. Scoring is no problem – 2.2 a game lately.
Swansea City U21, last 5: WLWDW Their latest outing: 4–2 win over Queens Park Rangers U21, at home. Scoring is no problem – 2.2 a game lately.
Momentum favours Swansea City U21, collecting 1.7 points per game to 1.0 for Colchester United U21.
Head to head
When they last met (3 Apr 2026) it ended Swansea City U21 5–0 Colchester United U21. The last 2 head-to-heads: Colchester United U21 1 win, Swansea City U21 1, draws 0. Those games averaged 4.5 goals and saw GG land 1 time.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Colchester United U21 1.7 xG, Swansea City U21 2.7 xG – a total near 4.3. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 81% and GG at 71%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Colchester United U21 23%, draw 17%, Swansea City U21 60%.
GG/NG: GG (71%) at 1.30.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (71%, odds 1.30). Most likely score in line with that pick: Colchester United U21 1–2 Swansea City U21. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Colchester United U2123%fair 4.28 · @3.60
Draw17%fair 6.05 · @4.33
Swansea City U2160%fair 1.66 · @1.67
4.33Expected goals
1.66Colchester United U21 xG
2.67Swansea City U21 xG
71%Both score
81%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–28%
1–37%
2–26%
1–16%
2–36%
2–15%
From our goals model: Colchester United U21 1.7 – 2.7 Swansea City U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Colchester United U21 vs Swansea City U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 71% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Colchester United U21 vs Swansea City U21?
On our numbers Colchester United U21 have a 23% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Swansea City U21 60%.
How many goals will there be in Colchester United U21 vs Swansea City U21?
We expect about 4.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 81% likely and both teams score 71% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Colchester United U21 vs Swansea City U21?
Our predicted score is Colchester United U21 1–2 Swansea City U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.3 goals in total.
When is Colchester United U21 vs Swansea City U21?
Colchester United U21 vs Swansea City U21 (Professional Development League) kicks off on Tuesday 6 October 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.