Cardiff City U21 vs Colchester United U21: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 24 February

Cardiff City U21

D W L W D

9th place in England U21 Professional Development League 2

4-1

24/02/2026 10:00

Colchester United U21

L L L D D

18th place in England U21 Professional Development League 2

England U21 Professional Development League 2

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Cardiff City U21 vs Colchester United U21 on 24 February 2026 (kick-off: 10:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Cardiff City U21 vs Colchester United U21 preview before placing your bet.

Cardiff City U21 will face Colchester United U21 in England U21 Professional Development League 2 on February 24, 2026 at 10:00.
Cardiff City U21 are currently 9th with 40 points after 28 matches.
Colchester United U21 sit 18th with 24 points from 28 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 3 - 1 and average coefficient 1.20.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

10:00

2026-02-24

Cardiff City U21 vs Colchester United U21 - Prediction & Odds

Cardiff City U21

Colchester United U21

2026-02-24 10:00

STANDINGS UP TO 24/02/2026

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Brentford U21	58	28	18	4	6	67	34	33
02 Sheffield Utd U21	52	28	15	7	6	58	39	19
03 Bournemouth AFC U21	50	28	16	2	10	67	47	20
04 Swansea City U21	48	28	14	6	8	69	50	19
05 Peterborough U21	48	28	14	6	8	66	52	14
06 Huddersfield Town U21	48	28	14	6	8	59	50	9
07 Watford U21	45	28	12	9	7	69	53	16
08 Charlton Athletic U21	40	28	11	7	10	58	49	9
09 Cardiff City U21	40	28	11	7	10	48	39	9
10 Wigan U21	38	28	11	5	12	67	58	9
11 Hull U21	37	28	10	7	11	49	53	-4
12 Barnsley U21	37	28	10	7	11	51	58	-7
13 Millwall U21	36	28	11	3	14	48	52	-4
14 Bristol City U21	35	28	10	5	13	45	54	-9
15 Coventry U21	35	28	11	2	15	46	63	-17
16 Queens Park R U21	33	28	8	9	11	51	61	-10
17 Sheffield Wed U21	30	28	8	6	14	49	63	-14
18 Colchester United U21	24	28	6	6	16	40	77	-37
19 Fleetwood Town U21	23	28	5	8	15	36	63	-27
20 Crewe U21	23	28	5	8	15	41	69	-28

Head To Head

15/03/2025 10:00

Cardiff City U21

1 - 1

Colchester United U21

ENG U21D2

06/12/2024 15:00

Colchester United U21

0 - 1

Cardiff City U21

ENG U21D2

26/02/2024 08:00

Colchester United U21

2 - 0

Cardiff City U21

ENG U21D2

16/02/2024 10:00

Cardiff City U21

1 - 1

Colchester United U21

ENG U21D2

03/02/2023 08:00

Colchester United U21

3 - 0

Cardiff City U21

ENG U21D2

25/10/2022 09:00

Cardiff City U21

4 - 1

Colchester United U21

ENG U21D2

Cardiff City U21

50%

Draw

33%

Colchester United U21

17%

Cardiff City U21 Last 6 matches

17/02/2026 09:30

Queens Park R U21 1 - 0 Cardiff City U21

ENG U21D2

02/02/2026 09:00

Bournemouth AFC U21 2 - 2 Cardiff City U21

ENG U21D2

30/01/2026 15:00

Cardiff City U21 0 - 2 Coventry U21

ENG U21D2

27/01/2026 10:00

Cardiff City U21 4 - 0 Brentford U21

ENG U21D2

20/01/2026 09:00

Bristol City U21 3 - 1 Cardiff City U21

ENG U21D2

13/01/2026 15:00

Cardiff City U21 2 - 5 Watford U21

ENG U21D2

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Colchester United U21

13/02/2026 09:00

Colchester United U21 5 - 2 Watford U21

ENG U21D2

03/02/2026 15:00

Colchester United U21 1 - 0 Swansea City U21

ENG U21LC

30/01/2026 09:20

Colchester United U21 1 - 1 Queens Park R U21

ENG U21D2

16/01/2026 09:00

Colchester United U21 2 - 1 Bournemouth AFC U21

ENG U21D2

09/01/2026 09:00

Colchester United U21 0 - 6 Millwall U21

ENG U21D2

22/12/2025 15:00

Colchester United U21 4 - 2 Sunderland U21

ENG U21LC

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England U21 Profession...

Played games

Cardiff City U21

Colchester United U21

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.71

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.39

Scored

Avg. per game

1.43

Conceded

Avg. per game

2.75

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 28 matches

YesNo

24 (86%)4 (14%)

In last 28 matches

NoYes

20 (71%)8 (29%)

Cardiff City U21

Recent matches

Colchester United U21

Under /Over

(89%)25 3(11%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(100%)28 0(0%)

Under /Over

(43%)12 16(57%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(57%)16 12(43%)

Under /Over

(61%)17 11(39%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(75%)21 7(25%)

/Yes

(64%)18 10(36%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(68%)19 9(32%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Cardiff City U21

Colchester United U21

Shots

Cardiff City U21

Total shots

12.22 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Colchester United U21

Total shots

11.26 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Cardiff City U21 Pass Colchester United U21

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

52%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

48%

TOTAL ATTACKS

Cardiff City U21

2014

Avg. 71.93 / game

Colchester United U21

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

Colchester United U21

1184

Avg. 42.29 / game

OTHERS

Cardiff City U21

Played games

Colchester United U21

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.21

Clean sheets

0.04

4.18

117

Corners

149

5.32

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

1.46

Offsides

0.79

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Cardiff City U21

DISCIPLINARY

Colchester United U21

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.46

1.21

0.07

0.11

6.50

182

Fouls

164

5.86

0.00

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Cardiff City U21 vs Colchester United U21 Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Cardiff City U21 vs Colchester United U21 on 24 February 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this England U21 Professional Development League 2 fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Cardiff City U21 vs Colchester United U21 Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Cardiff City U21's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Colchester United U21's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

England U21 Professional Development League 2 Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live England U21 Professional Development League 2 standings and the England U21 Professional Development League 2 form table to understand exactly where Cardiff City U21 and Colchester United U21 sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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