Sheffield Utd U21 vs Colchester United U21: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 02 May

Sheffield Utd U21

W D D L W

2nd place in England U21 Professional Development League 2

7 - 1

02/05/2023 09:00

Colchester United U21

D W L D L

18th place in England U21 Professional Development League 2

England U21 Professional Development League 2

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Sheffield Utd U21 vs Colchester United U21 on 02 May 2023 (kick-off: 09:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Sheffield Utd U21 vs Colchester United U21 preview before placing your bet.

Sheffield Utd U21 are currently 2nd with 60 points after 28 matches.
Colchester United U21 sit 18th with 28 points from 28 matches.
Head-to-head history favors Colchester United U21, who have won 1 of the last 2 meetings. Sheffield Utd U21 have no wins, 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

STANDINGS UP TO 02/05/2023

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

01 Millwall U21	61	28	18	7	3	70	32	38
02 Sheffield Utd U21	60	28	18	6	4	59	30	29
03 Bristol City U21	53	28	16	5	7	47	26	21
04 Swansea City U21	52	28	16	4	8	80	46	34
05 Hull U21	42	28	13	3	12	60	48	12
06 Wigan U21	42	28	13	3	12	56	44	12
07 Cardiff City U21	42	28	13	3	12	47	57	-10
08 Reading U21	41	28	12	5	11	44	40	4
09 Coventry U21	39	28	11	6	11	44	38	6
10 Ipswich U21	39	28	11	6	11	60	61	-1
11 Queens Park R U21	38	28	10	8	10	54	52	2
12 Burnley U21	38	28	11	5	12	45	57	-12
13 Charlton Athletic U21	37	28	10	7	11	56	59	-3
14 Peterborough U21	37	28	10	7	11	52	55	-3
15 Barnsley U21	36	28	10	6	12	41	41	0
16 Crewe U21	31	28	8	7	13	35	56	-21
17 Birmingham U21	29	28	7	8	13	38	61	-23
18 Colchester United U21	28	28	7	7	14	46	63	-17
19 Watford U21	21	28	6	3	19	31	66	-35
20 Sheffield Wed U21	19	28	5	4	19	22	55	-33

Head To Head

04/04/2016 09:00

Sheffield Utd U21

0 - 2

Colchester United U21

ENG U21D2

20/08/2014 09:00

Sheffield Utd U21

0 - 0

Colchester United U21

ENG U21D2

Sheffield Utd U21

Draw

50%

Colchester United U21

50%

Sheffield Utd U21 Last 6 matches

24/04/2023 09:00

Swansea City U21 4 - 1 Sheffield Utd U21 ENG U21D2

18/04/2023 08:00

Sheffield Utd U21 1 - 1 Millwall U21 ENG U21D2

04/04/2023 08:00

Bristol City U21 0 - 0 Sheffield Utd U21 ENG U21D2

21/03/2023 10:00

Sheffield Utd U21 4 - 0 Burnley U21 ENG U21D2

03/03/2023 09:00

Sheffield Utd U21 2 - 1 Barnsley U21 ENG U21D2

28/02/2023 09:30

Peterborough U21 3 - 4 Sheffield Utd U21 ENG U21D2

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Colchester United U21

24/04/2023 14:00

Colchester United U21 1 - 2 Burnley U21 ENG U21D2

14/04/2023 09:00

Hull U21 2 - 3 Colchester United U21 ENG U21D2

04/04/2023 14:00

Colchester United U21 1 - 1 Barnsley U21 ENG U21D2

28/03/2023 09:00

Coventry U21 3 - 1 Colchester United U21 ENG U21D2

24/03/2023 07:30

Colchester United U21 1 - 2 Watford U21 ENG U21D2

21/03/2023 10:00

Colchester United U21 1 - 2 Millwall U21 ENG U21D2

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England U21 Profession...

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

Played games

Sheffield Utd U21

Colchester United U21

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.23

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.57

Scored

Avg. per game

0.89

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.29

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 30 matches

YesNo

22 (73%)8 (27%)

In last 30 matches

NoYes

18 (64%)10 (36%)

Sheffield Utd U21

Recent matches

Colchester United U21

Under /Over

(90%)27 3(10%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(96%)27 1(4%)

Under /Over

(40%)12 18(60%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(57%)16 12(43%)

Under /Over

(50%)15 15(50%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(79%)22 6(21%)

/Yes

(43%)13 17(57%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(82%)23 5(18%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Sheffield Utd U21

Colchester United U21

Shots

Sheffield Utd U21

Total shots

11.79 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Colchester United U21

Total shots

11.00 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Sheffield Utd U21 Pass Colchester United U21

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

56%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

—

TOTAL ATTACKS

Sheffield Utd U21

2480

Avg. 82.67 / game

Colchester United U21

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

Colchester United U21

1299

Avg. 46.39 / game

OTHERS

Sheffield Utd U21

Played games

Colchester United U21

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.50

Clean sheets

0.07

5.30

159

Corners

154

5.50

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Sheffield Utd U21

DISCIPLINARY

Colchester United U21

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.27

1.79

0.07

0.14

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

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NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Sheffield Utd U21 vs Colchester United U21 Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Sheffield Utd U21 vs Colchester United U21 on 02 May 2023 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.

Sheffield Utd U21 vs Colchester United U21 Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Sheffield Utd 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 Sheffield Utd U21 and Colchester United U21 sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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