Our Peterborough U21 vs Colchester U21 Prediction: 4-1
Peterborough U21 vs Colchester U21 in the England Development League 2 is scheduled for an 12:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday September 16, 2025. Our analysis favors a 4-1 home win, but considering the likelihood of multiple goals, over 2.5 goals is also a solid wager.
This Peterborough U21 vs Colchester U21 prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Peterborough U21's Last Match – Peterborough U21 vs Cardiff U21
Peterborough U21 will be looking to bounce back after a 1-4 England Development League 2 defeat against Cardiff U21 on September 2. In that match, Peterborough U21 recorded 50% possession, firing 8 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Peterborough U21 | 50% | 0 (8) | - | 59 |
Cardiff U21 | 50% | 0 (15) | - | 57 |
Colchester U21's Last Match – Norwich U21 vs Colchester U21
Colchester U21 should win to turn things around after settling for a 2-2 England U21 Premier League Cup draw against Norwich U21 on September 12. In that match, Colchester U21 controlled 39% of possession and managed 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Norwich U21 | 61% | 0 (6) | - | 50 |
Colchester U21 | 39% | 0 (6) | - | 45 |
Peterborough U21 vs Colchester U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Peterborough U21 | Colchester U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.85 | Attacking Strength | 0.25 |
| 1.68 | Defence Strength | 2.01 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Peterborough U21 are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 2.8 conceded per match, while Colchester U21 average 1.3 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.


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