Our Colchester U21 vs Cardiff U21 Prediction: 1-2
Colchester U21 vs Cardiff U21 in the England Development League 2 is scheduled for an 12:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday April 14, 2026. We predict a 1-2 away victory, but with both teams finding the net regularly, BTTS is also a 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 – Barnsley U21 vs Colchester U21
Colchester U21 will look to get back on track following a 0-4 England Development League 2 loss against Barnsley U21 on April 10. In that match, Colchester U21 saw 58% of the ball and 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Barnsley U21 | 42% | 0 (12) | - | 34 |
 Colchester U21 | 58% | 0 (1) | - | 43 |
Cardiff U21's Last Match – Sheffield Wed U21 vs Cardiff U21
Cardiff U21 will look to carry forward their winning form after a 2-1 England Development League 2 success over Sheffield Wed U21 on April 10. In that match, Cardiff U21 controlled 47% of possession and managed 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sheffield Wed U21 | 53% | 0 (6) | - | 45 |
 Cardiff U21 | 47% | 0 (7) | - | 37 |
Colchester U21 vs Cardiff U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Colchester U21 | Cardiff U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.88 | Attacking Strength | 0.74 |
| 1.42 | Defence Strength | 0.65 |
| 0.4 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 1/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 9/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Colchester U21 are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 3.5 conceded per match, while Cardiff U21 average 1.3 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.