Cardiff U21 vs Colchester U21 Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

Our Cardiff U21 vs Colchester U21 Prediction: 3-1

Cardiff U21 vs Colchester U21 in the England Development League 2 is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday February 24, 2026. A 3-1 win for the home side is our expected outcome, though over 2.5 goals could be a valuable alternative given both teams' scoring form.

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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Recent Form Insights

Cardiff U21's Last Match – QPR U21 vs Cardiff U21

Cardiff U21 will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-1 England Development League 2 loss to QPR U21 on February 17. In that match, Cardiff U21 recorded 56% possession, firing 4 shots on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
QPR U21	44%	0 (7)	-	38
Cardiff U21	56%	0 (4)	-	49

Colchester U21's Last Match – Colchester U21 vs Watford U21

Colchester U21 will want to continue their winning form after a 5-2 England Development League 2 victory over Watford U21, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Colchester U21 had 49% possession and 9 shots on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Colchester U21	49%	0 (9)	-	36
Watford U21	51%	0 (8)	-	35

Cardiff U21 vs Colchester U21 Stats

Key Stats

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

Cardiff U21 are averaging 2.1 goals scored and 1.9 conceded per match, while Colchester U21 average 1.9 scored and 2.7 conceded per game.

Cardiff U21 Fixtures

Colchester U21 Fixtures