Our Cardiff U21 vs Colchester U21 Prediction: 3-1
Cardiff U21 vs Colchester U21 in the England Development League 2 is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday February 24, 2026. A 3-1 win for the home side is our expected outcome, though over 2.5 goals could be a valuable alternative given both teams' scoring form.
Our prediction is supported by key performance data, betting odds and match insights — everything you need is right below to make smarter bets.
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Cardiff U21's Last Match – QPR U21 vs Cardiff U21
Cardiff U21 will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-1 England Development League 2 loss to QPR U21 on February 17. In that match, Cardiff U21 recorded 56% possession, firing 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 QPR U21 | 44% | 0 (7) | - | 38 |
 Cardiff U21 | 56% | 0 (4) | - | 49 |
Colchester U21's Last Match – Colchester U21 vs Watford U21
Colchester U21 will want to continue their winning form after a 5-2 England Development League 2 victory over Watford U21, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Colchester U21 had 49% possession and 9 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Colchester U21 | 49% | 0 (9) | - | 36 |
 Watford U21 | 51% | 0 (8) | - | 35 |
Cardiff U21 vs Colchester U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Cardiff U21 | Colchester U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.86 | Attacking Strength | 0.29 |
| 1.16 | Defence Strength | 1.39 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 2.1 | Average Scored | 1.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Cardiff U21 are averaging 2.1 goals scored and 1.9 conceded per match, while Colchester U21 average 1.9 scored and 2.7 conceded per game.