Colchester United U21 vs Preston North End U21: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 31 January

Colchester United U21

L L L L W

3rd place in Group E

2-1

31/01/2025 15:00

Preston North End U21

D D L W L

4th place in Group E

England U21 League Cup

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Colchester United U21 vs Preston North End U21 on 31 January 2025 (kick-off: 15:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Colchester United U21 vs Preston North End U21 preview before placing your bet.

Colchester United U21 are currently 3rd with 8 points after 6 matches.
Preston North End U21 sit 4th with 5 points from 6 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Colchester United U21 to win with probability 56%.
Head-to-head history favors Preston North End U21, who have won 1 of the last 1 meetings. Colchester United U21 have no wins, while 0 matches ended in draws.

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

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Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

15:00

2025-01-31

Colchester United U21 vs Preston North End U21 - Prediction & Odds

Colchester United U21

Preston North End U21

2025-01-31 15:00

STANDINGS UP TO 31/01/2025

Group E	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Queens Park R U21	10	6	3	1	2	12	5	7
02 Blackburn Rovers U21	9	6	2	3	1	10	9	1
03 Colchester United U21	8	6	2	2	2	7	7	0
04 Preston North End U21	5	6	1	2	3	9	17	-8

Head To Head

05/11/2024 15:00

Preston North End U21

2 - 1

Colchester United U21

ENG U21LC

Colchester United U21

Draw

Preston North End U21

100%

Colchester United U21 Last 6 matches

28/01/2025 09:10

Queens Park R U21 7 - 0 Colchester United U21 ENG U21D2

21/01/2025 09:00

Coventry U21 14 - 0 Colchester United U21 ENG U21D2

17/01/2025 15:00

Colchester United U21 0 - 4 Bournemouth AFC U21 ENG U21D2

06/01/2025 11:00

Swansea City U21 4 - 1 Colchester United U21 ENG U21D2

23/12/2024 09:00

Colchester United U21 4 - 2 Bristol City U21 ENG U21D2

17/12/2024 09:00

Ipswich U21 1 - 1 Colchester United U21 ENG U21D2

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Preston North End U21

07/01/2025 15:00

Preston North End U21 1 - 1 Blackburn Rovers U21 ENG U21LC

02/12/2024 15:00

Blackburn Rovers U21 4 - 4 Preston North End U21 ENG U21LC

25/11/2024 15:00

Preston North End U21 0 - 2 Queens Park R U21 ENG U21LC

05/11/2024 15:00

Preston North End U21 2 - 1 Colchester United U21 ENG U21LC

13/09/2024 14:00

Queens Park R U21 7 - 1 Preston North End U21 ENG U21LC

09/07/2023 10:00

Bury 0 - 3 Preston North End U21 INT CF

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England U21 League Cup

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Colchester United U21

Preston North End U21

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.50

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.83

Scored

Avg. per game

0.83

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.83

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

Colchester United U21

Recent matches

Preston North End U21

Under /Over

(83%)5 1(17%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(100%)6 0(0%)

Under /Over

(33%)2 4(67%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(50%)3 3(50%)

Under /Over

(33%)2 4(67%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(67%)4 2(33%)

/Yes

(83%)5 1(17%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(83%)5 1(17%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Colchester United U21

Preston North End U21

Shots

Colchester United U21

Total shots

8.00 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Preston North End U21

Total shots

15.20 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Colchester United U21 Pass Preston North End U21

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

—

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

—

TOTAL ATTACKS

Colchester United U21

553

Avg. 92.17 / game

Preston North End U21

411

Avg. 68.50 / game

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

Colchester United U21

260

Avg. 43.33 / game

Preston North End U21

295

Avg. 49.17 / game

OTHERS

Colchester United U21

Played games

Preston North End U21

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.17

Clean sheets

0.00

3.33

Corners

4.67

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Colchester United U21

DISCIPLINARY

Preston North End U21

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.83

1.83

0.00

0.17

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Colchester United U21 vs Preston North End U21 Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Colchester United U21 vs Preston North End U21 on 31 January 2025 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 League Cup 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 Preston North End 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 Preston North End 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 League Cup 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 League Cup standings and the England U21 League Cup form table to understand exactly where Colchester United U21 and Preston North End U21 sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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