Our Crewe U21 vs Colchester U21 Prediction: 2-1
Crewe U21 vs Colchester U21 in the England Development League 2 is scheduled for an 13:00 GMT kick-off on Monday March 23, 2026. A 2-1 result in favor of the hosts is our main pick, yet with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is another bet worth considering.
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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Crewe U21's Last Match – Bristol City U21 vs Crewe U21
Crewe U21 will seek to keep their streak alive after a 4-3 England Development League 2 victory over Bristol City U21 on March 17. In that match, Crewe U21 controlled 42% of possession and managed 8 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bristol City U21 | 58% | 0 (6) | - | 53 |
 Crewe U21 | 42% | 0 (8) | - | 38 |
Colchester U21's Last Match – QPR U21 vs Colchester U21
Colchester U21 will be looking to bounce back after a 3-4 England Development League 2 defeat against QPR U21 on March 20. In that match, Colchester U21 saw 39% of the ball and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 QPR U21 | 61% | 0 (9) | - | 69 |
 Colchester U21 | 39% | 0 (4) | - | 34 |
Crewe U21 vs Colchester U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Crewe U21 | Colchester U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.62 | Attacking Strength | 0.35 |
| 1.62 | Defence Strength | 1.52 |
| 0.9 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Crewe U21 are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 2.6 conceded per match, while Colchester U21 average 2.1 scored and 2.4 conceded per game.