Watford U21 vs Colchester United U21: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 26 September

Watford U21

L L W W D

13th place in England U21 Professional Development League 2

2 - 1

26/09/2023 08:00

Colchester United U21

W L W W W

17th place in England U21 Professional Development League 2

England U21 Professional Development League 2

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Watford U21 vs Colchester United U21 on 26 September 2023 (kick-off: 08:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Watford U21 vs Colchester United U21 preview before placing your bet.

Watford U21 are currently 13th with 37 points after 29 matches.
Colchester United U21 sit 17th with 31 points from 29 matches.
Head-to-head history favors Watford U21, who have won 2 of the last 4 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

STANDINGS UP TO 26/09/2023

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

24/03/2023 07:30

Colchester United U21

1 - 2

Watford U21

ENG U21D2

01/11/2022 09:30

Watford U21

0 - 6

Colchester United U21

ENG U21D2

07/04/2016 08:00

Colchester United U21

0 - 0

Watford U21

ENG U21D2

16/11/2015 09:30

Watford U21

3 - 1

Colchester United U21

ENG U21D2

Watford U21

50%

Draw

25%

Colchester United U21

25%

Watford U21 Last 6 matches

11/09/2023 09:00

Crewe U21 0 - 1 Watford U21 ENG U21D2

01/09/2023 09:00

Watford U21 4 - 3 Peterborough U21 ENG U21D2

25/08/2023 07:00

Sheffield Wed U21 3 - 1 Watford U21 ENG U21D2

18/08/2023 09:00

Watford U21 1 - 3 Fleetwood Town U21 ENG U21D2

14/08/2023 09:00

Birmingham U21 1 - 1 Watford U21 ENG U21D2

05/08/2023 10:00

Bedford FC 4 - 3 Watford U21 INT CF

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Colchester United U21

15/09/2023 14:00

Leeds United U21 3 - 2 Colchester United U21 ENG U21LC

12/09/2023 09:00

Wigan U21 3 - 0 Colchester United U21 ENG U21D2

01/09/2023 14:00

Colchester United U21 1 - 4 Burnley U21 ENG U21D2

28/08/2023 08:00

Crewe U21 4 - 0 Colchester United U21 ENG U21D2

21/08/2023 09:00

Colchester United U21 3 - 2 Barnsley U21 ENG U21D2

15/08/2023 09:00

Peterborough U21 0 - 3 Colchester United U21 ENG U21D2

Win

33%

Draw

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

Watford U21

Colchester United U21

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.90

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.03

Scored

Avg. per game

0.76

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.28

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 29 matches

YesNo

15 (52%)14 (48%)

In last 29 matches

NoYes

15 (52%)14 (48%)

Watford U21

Recent matches

Colchester United U21

Under /Over

(83%)24 5(17%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(97%)28 1(3%)

Under /Over

(62%)18 11(38%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(72%)21 8(28%)

Under /Over

(62%)18 11(38%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(55%)16 13(45%)

/Yes

(69%)20 9(31%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(69%)20 9(31%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Watford U21

Colchester United U21

Shots

Watford U21

Total shots

10.17 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Colchester United U21

Total shots

10.72 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Watford U21 Pass Colchester United U21

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

46%

TOTAL ATTACKS

Watford U21

2123

Avg. 73.21 / game

Colchester United U21

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

Colchester United U21

1278

Avg. 44.07 / game

OTHERS

Watford U21

Played games

Colchester United U21

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.17

Clean sheets

0.10

5.24

152

Corners

146

5.03

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Watford U21

DISCIPLINARY

Colchester United U21

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.83

2.14

0.14

0.07

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

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NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Watford U21 vs Colchester United U21 Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Watford U21 vs Colchester United U21 on 26 September 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.

Watford U21 vs Colchester United U21 Form Analysis

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

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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