Colchester United U21 vs Cardiff City U21: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 26 February

Colchester United U21

W L W W W

17th place in England U21 Professional Development League 2

2-0

26/02/2024 08:00

Cardiff City U21

D D W W D

16th place in England U21 Professional Development League 2

England U21 Professional Development League 2

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Colchester United U21 vs Cardiff City U21 on 26 February 2024 (kick-off: 08:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Colchester United U21 vs Cardiff City U21 preview before placing your bet.

Colchester United U21 are currently 17th with 31 points after 29 matches.
Cardiff City U21 sit 16th with 31 points from 29 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Colchester United U21 to win with probability 40%.
Head-to-head history favors Cardiff City U21, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Colchester United U21 have one win, while one match ended in a draw.

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

08:00

2024-02-26

Colchester United U21 vs Cardiff City U21 - Prediction & Odds

Colchester United U21

Cardiff City U21

2024-02-26 08:00

STANDINGS UP TO 26/02/2024

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

01 Sheffield Utd U21	63	30	19	6	5	83	34	49
02 Millwall U21	59	29	17	8	4	80	45	35
03 Birmingham U21	55	30	15	10	5	59	36	23
04 Sheffield Wed U21	54	30	16	6	8	58	34	24
05 Barnsley U21	54	30	17	3	10	65	44	21
06 Swansea City U21	51	29	16	3	10	72	49	23
07 Bournemouth AFC U21	51	29	16	3	10	60	45	15
08 Queens Park R U21	49	29	14	7	8	66	43	23
09 Ipswich U21	46	29	14	4	11	63	59	4
10 Hull U21	45	30	14	3	13	59	63	-4
11 Burnley U21	42	30	12	6	12	53	57	-4
12 Fleetwood Town U21	42	30	13	3	14	48	58	-10
13 Watford U21	37	29	10	7	12	45	66	-21
14 Bristol City U21	35	29	10	5	14	43	63	-20
15 Charlton Athletic U21	31	29	9	4	16	63	64	-1
16 Cardiff City U21	31	29	7	10	12	55	66	-11
17 Colchester United U21	31	29	9	4	16	48	67	-19
18 Peterborough U21	27	30	7	6	17	47	73	-26
19 Wigan U21	26	30	7	5	18	44	66	-22
20 Coventry U21	26	30	7	5	18	41	67	-26
21 Crewe U21	19	30	5	4	21	37	90	-53

Head To Head

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

17/03/2016 10:00

Cardiff City U21

3 - 2

Colchester United U21

ENG U21D2

19/10/2015 08:00

Colchester United U21

0 - 2

Cardiff City U21

ENG U21D2

13/04/2015 14:00

Colchester United U21

0 - 1

Cardiff City U21

ENG U21D2

Colchester United U21

17%

Draw

17%

Cardiff City U21

67%

Colchester United U21 Last 6 matches

22/02/2024 10:00

Queens Park R U21 1 - 1 Colchester United U21 ENG U21D2

16/02/2024 10:00

Cardiff City U21 1 - 1 Colchester United U21 ENG U21D2

12/02/2024 09:30

Millwall U21 2 - 2 Colchester United U21 ENG U21D2

02/02/2024 15:00

Luton Town U21 0 - 2 Colchester United U21 ENG U21LC

26/01/2024 15:00

Colchester United U21 2 - 3 Ipswich U21 ENG U21D2

22/01/2024 15:00

Chelsea U21 4 - 1 Colchester United U21 ENG U21LC

Win

17%

Draw

50%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Cardiff City U21

20/02/2024 10:10

Cardiff City U21 2 - 1 Charlton Athletic U21 ENG U21D2

16/02/2024 10:00

Cardiff City U21 1 - 1 Colchester United U21 ENG U21D2

13/02/2024 09:00

Bristol City U21 1 - 2 Cardiff City U21 ENG U21D2

30/01/2024 10:00

Cardiff City U21 0 - 2 Queens Park R U21 ENG U21D2

12/01/2024 09:00

Bournemouth AFC U21 3 - 2 Cardiff City U21 ENG U21D2

08/01/2024 10:00

Cardiff City U21 0 - 0 Watford U21 ENG U21D2

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England U21 Profession...

Played games

Colchester United U21

Cardiff City U21

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.66

Conceded

Avg. per game

2.31

Scored

Avg. per game

1.90

Conceded

Avg. per game

2.28

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 29 matches

YesNo

23 (79%)6 (21%)

In last 29 matches

NoYes

24 (83%)5 (17%)

Colchester United U21

Recent matches

Cardiff City U21

Under /Over

(97%)28 1(3%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(93%)27 2(7%)

Under /Over

(72%)21 8(28%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(59%)17 12(41%)

Under /Over

(55%)16 13(45%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(66%)19 10(34%)

/Yes

(69%)20 9(31%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(76%)22 7(24%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Colchester United U21

Cardiff City U21

Shots

Colchester United U21

Total shots

10.72 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Cardiff City U21

Total shots

11.03 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Colchester United U21 Pass Cardiff City U21

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

46%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

47%

TOTAL ATTACKS

Colchester United U21

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

Colchester United U21

OTHERS

Colchester United U21

Played games

Cardiff City U21

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.10

Clean sheets

0.10

5.03

146

Corners

119

4.10

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Colchester United U21

DISCIPLINARY

Cardiff City U21

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.14

1.28

0.07

0.10

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

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NEXT MATCHES

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

Betiball.com's prediction for Colchester United U21 vs Cardiff City U21 on 26 February 2024 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.

Colchester United U21 vs Cardiff City U21 Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Colchester United U21's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Cardiff City 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 Colchester United U21 and Cardiff City U21 sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our England U21 Professional Development League 2 predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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