Colchester United U21 vs Barnsley U21 Prediction - September 1, 2026

Professional Development LeagueEnglandFull time
Colchester United U21
3:4
Barnsley U21
Correct scoreOur pick
2-2

Alternative:2-1

BTTS: Yes1.40Won

Bookmaker odds

Home3.16price falling, opened at 3.39
Draw4.43price rising, opened at 4.15
Away1.90price rising, opened at 1.77

Market move since Sep 1. Crossed-out numbers are the opening price.

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Total goals
Over 1.51.09price rising, opened at 1.05
Under 1.56.50price rising, opened at 6.40
Over 2.51.31
Under 2.53.25price rising, opened at 2.92
Over 3.51.89price rising, opened at 1.88
Under 3.51.91price rising, opened at 1.81
Both teams to score
Yes1.41price rising, opened at 1.34
No2.77price falling, opened at 2.90
Odd/Even
Odd1.87price rising, opened at 1.80
Even1.87price rising, opened at 1.84
Handicap
Home +0.751.78price rising, opened at 1.72
Away -0.752.04price rising, opened at 1.97

One bookmaker's current prices, not a best-price comparison. Check the odds before you bet. Results here settle on the 90-minute score, extra time excluded.

What is the prediction for Colchester United U21 vs Barnsley U21?

The model's leading scoreline is 2 - 2, with 2-1 as the alternative. Recent form is the clearest supporting signal: Barnsley U21 are in better form heading into this match. The result can differ because recent matches may not reflect either team's level today.

Model CS-3Methodology

Why this prediction

  • Colchester United U21 and Barnsley U21 average 4.6 goals a match between them, against a line of 2.5.

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Post match archive

Grade: WON

This is the same model snapshot Premium members could view before kickoff. It has not been recalculated from the result.

Scoreline Depth

  1. 2-26.8%Our score
  2. 2-16.5%Alternative
  3. 3-25.8%
  4. 3-15.5%
  5. 1-25.4%

Top five combined: 30.0%

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Score Matrix

HomeColchester United U21xG2.56
AwayBarnsley U21xG2.12
0
1
2
3
4
5
6+
0
0.9%
2.4%
3.0%
2.6%
1.7%
0.8%
0.6%
1
2.0%
5.0%
6.5%
5.5%
3.5%
1.8%
1.2%
2
2.1%
5.4%
6.8%
5.8%
3.7%
1.9%
1.2%
3
1.5%
3.8%
4.8%
4.1%
2.6%
1.3%
0.9%
4
0.8%
2.0%
2.6%
2.2%
1.4%
0.7%
0.5%
5
0.3%
0.8%
1.1%
0.9%
0.6%
0.3%
0.2%
6+
0.2%
0.4%
0.5%
0.5%
0.3%
0.2%
<0.1%

Market Probability View

Both teams to score Yes 81.2%18.8% No
Over 1.5 94.7%5.3% Under 1.5
Over 2.5 84.5%15.5% Under 2.5
Over 3.5 68.7%31.3% Under 3.5

Model estimates from the same score model. These are probabilities, not betting recommendations.

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Correlated combos

Colchester United U21 win and over 2.5 goals43.0%
Colchester United U21 win and both teams score37.3%
Barnsley U21 win and over 2.5 goals28.8%
Draw and under 2.5 goals6.0%

Joint probabilities read from this match's score model. A combined market is not the product of two separate odds.

Outcome markets
Colchester United U21 or draw67.1%
Barnsley U21 or draw51.5%
Either team wins81.3%
Draw no bet: Colchester United U2159.6%
Draw no bet: Barnsley U2140.4%
Colchester United U21 win to nil11.1%
Barnsley U21 win to nil6.8%
Team goals
Colchester United U21 to score92.2%
Barnsley U21 to score88.0%
Colchester United U21 over 1.5 goals72.4%
Barnsley U21 over 1.5 goals62.6%
Colchester United U21 clean sheet12.0%
Barnsley U21 clean sheet7.8%

Model estimates from the same score model. These are probabilities, not betting recommendations.

Today's acca

2 selections at 1.74

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Prediction, preview and head to head: Colchester United U21 vs Barnsley U21
Head to Head

Head to Head

Colchester United U21 vs Barnsley U21: Head-to-Head History
DateHomeScoreAway
April 10, 2026Barnsley U214 - 0Colchester United U21
League Table

League Table

Professional Development LeagueEngland · 2026/2027
#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
15500172+1515
25302610-49
35221135+88
44211111107
54211811-37
6413074+36
7413097+26
8320175+26
952037706
1051221317-45
1131114404
125113912-34
13310278-13
14403167-13
1541031117-63
16201135-21
17300328-60
Professional Development League - League Table
PositionTeamPlayedWonDrawnLostGoals ForGoals AgainstGoal DifferencePointsForm
1Bolton Wanderers Res.55001721515
2Fleetwood Town U215302610-49
3Cardiff City U21522113588
4Barnsley U214211111107
5Peterborough United U214211811-37
6Sheffield Wednesday U2141307436
7Bristol City U2141309726
8Huddersfield Town U2132017526
9Swansea City U2152037706
10Wigan Athletic U2151221317-45
11Sheffield United U2131114404
12Queens Park Rangers U215113912-34
13Coventry City U21310278-13
14Charlton Athletic U21403167-13
15Colchester United U2141031117-63
16Hull City U21201135-21
17Millwall U21300328-60