The model estimates 2.03 goals for Colchester U21 and 2.56 for Cardiff U21. These scoring rates produce the outcome probabilities below. They are estimates, not guarantees.
Competition-fitted model calculation · · dixon-coles-v2 2.5.0
Recent-form panels contain 6 completed matches for Colchester U21 and 6 for Cardiff U21, before kickoff. These panel counts are not the full model training sample. Injury and suspension coverage is unavailable; late team news may change the outlook.
Saved before kickoff: Cardiff U21 · 47%. . This is a timestamped database record, not proof of public publication or a placed bet.
Fair prices are model estimates, not bookmaker quotes. A likely outcome is not automatically a value bet.
Colchester U21 is going head to head with Cardiff U21 on February 23, 2027 at 00:00. This match is part of Professional Development League.
Colchester U21 take on Cardiff U21 in the Professional Development League on 23 February 2027 at 00:00.
Colchester U21 are currently placed 11th in the table with 9 points, while Cardiff U21 occupy 5th position with 13 points.
Colchester U21 come into this match with 3 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 completed matches, whereas Cardiff U21 have 2 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss in their last 6 completed matches.
In their last 7 recorded meetings, Cardiff U21 have 3 wins against Colchester U21, with 2 draws.
Prediction: Cardiff U21 to win with probability 46%. Most likely scoreline: 1-2. Avg goals: 4.59. Over 2.5: 84%. BTTS: 81%.




There have been over 2.5 goals in 4 of Colchester U21's last 6 matches.
Both teams have scored in 4 of Colchester U21's last 6 matches.
Colchester U21 score an average of 2.17 goals per game across their last 6 matches.
In their last 6 matches, Cardiff U21 have been unbeaten on 5 occasions.
Both teams have scored in 5 of Cardiff U21's last 6 matches.
Cardiff U21 have won only 2 of their last 6 matches.