Our Colchester U21 vs Bournemouth U21 Prediction: 2-3
Colchester U21 vs Bournemouth U21 in the England Development League 2 is scheduled for an 13:00 GMT kick-off on Friday January 16, 2026. We predict a 2-3 away victory, but with both teams capable of scoring, over 2.5 goals is another strong betting option.
Our prediction is supported by key performance data, betting odds and match insights — everything you need is right below to make smarter bets.
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Colchester U21's Last Match – Colchester U21 vs Millwall U21
Colchester U21 must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-6 England Development League 2 defeat against Millwall U21 on January 9. In that match, Colchester U21 saw 57% of the ball and 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Colchester U21 | 57% | 0 (2) | - | 36 |
 Millwall U21 | 43% | 0 (9) | - | 51 |
Bournemouth U21's Last Match – Bournemouth U21 vs Charlton U21
Bournemouth U21 will aim to maintain their momentum following a 4-1 England Development League 2 triumph against Charlton U21 on January 12. In that match, Bournemouth U21 controlled 54% of possession and managed 9 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bournemouth U21 | 54% | 0 (9) | - | 53 |
 Charlton U21 | 46% | 0 (4) | - | 50 |
Colchester U21 vs Bournemouth U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Colchester U21 | Bournemouth U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.72 | Attacking Strength | 1.41 |
| 1.29 | Defence Strength | 1.01 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 9/10 |
| 9/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 10/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 2.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Colchester U21 are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 3.1 conceded per match, while Bournemouth U21 average 2.3 scored and 2.3 conceded per game.
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