Our Sunderland U21 vs Colchester U21 Prediction: 3-1
Sunderland U21 vs Colchester U21 in the England U21 Premier League Cup is scheduled for an 18:00 GMT kick-off on Friday October 17, 2025. A 3-1 win for the home side is our main prediction, though over 2.5 goals looks like a valuable bet given both teams’ attacking tendencies.
This Sunderland 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
Sunderland U21's Last Match – Sunderland U21 vs Norwich U21
Determined to maintain their recent success, Sunderland U21 must win following their 3-2 England U21 Premier League Cup victory against Norwich U21 on October 10. In that match, Sunderland U21 saw 52% of the ball and 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sunderland U21 | 52% | 0 (7) | - | 61 |
 Norwich U21 | 48% | 0 (3) | - | 36 |
Colchester U21's Last Match – Colchester U21 vs Charlton U21
Colchester U21 should win to turn things around after settling for a 2-2 England Development League 2 draw against Charlton U21 on October 10. In that match, Colchester U21 recorded 48% possession and 6 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Colchester U21 | 48% | 0 (6) | - | 46 |
 Charlton U21 | 52% | 0 (12) | - | 65 |
Sunderland U21 vs Colchester U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Sunderland U21 | Colchester U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.85 | Attacking Strength | 0.9 |
| 0.86 | Defence Strength | 1.54 |
| 0.8 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 10/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 2 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sunderland U21 are averaging 2.2 goals scored and 2.7 conceded per match, while Colchester U21 average 1.4 scored and 2.3 conceded per game.
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