Our Charlton U21 vs Colchester U21 Prediction: 4-1
Charlton U21 vs Colchester U21 in the England Development League 2 is scheduled for an 12:00 GMT kick-off on Friday April 17, 2026. A 4-1 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
Charlton U21's Last Match – Wigan U21 vs Charlton U21
Charlton U21 will be eager to respond after suffering a 2-3 England Development League 2 defeat at the hands of Wigan U21 on April 14. In that match, Charlton U21 recorded 43% possession, firing 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Wigan U21 | 57% | 0 (5) | - | 81 |
 Charlton U21 | 43% | 0 (3) | - | 56 |
Colchester U21's Last Match – Colchester U21 vs Cardiff U21
Colchester U21 will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 1-1 England Development League 2 draw with Cardiff U21 on April 14. In that match, Colchester U21 saw 61% of the ball and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Colchester U21 | 61% | 0 (4) | - | 75 |
 Cardiff U21 | 39% | 0 (4) | - | 39 |
Charlton U21 vs Colchester U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Charlton U21 | Colchester U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.04 | Attacking Strength | 0.4 |
| 0.73 | Defence Strength | 1.85 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 0.5 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 2.2 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Charlton U21 are averaging 2.2 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Colchester U21 average 1.4 scored and 3.2 conceded per game.