Charlton Athletic U21 and Colchester United U21 face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Development League season. The game takes place at The Valley on Friday, 17/04/2026, at 13:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Charlton Athletic U21 vs Colchester United U21, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for Charlton Athletic U21 vs Colchester United U21

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Over 2.5 Goals

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👉 Our prediction is: Over 2.5 goals in the match

We strongly suggest taking the total to go over 2.5 goals in this matchup between Charlton Athletic U21 and Colchester United U21.

With the high quality of attacking talent on display coupled with the questionable defence of both teams, this bet has a great chance of hitting.

👉 Our prediction is: Charlton Athletic U21 to win

Our big betting tip for this match is a Charlton Athletic U21 home win. Charlton Athletic U21 may not be in the best of form, but we believe they have the quality to pull off a big win against Colchester United U21.

Moreover, home support has consistently given Charlton Athletic U21 a big boost, and the crowd should be cheering and full of energy throughout this massive match.

Charlton Athletic U21 preview

Charlton Athletic U21 comes into the match having played 26 games in the Development League so far. They have recorded 11 wins, 6 draws, and 9 losses, with an average of 1.5 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 11 wins, 6 draws, and 9 losses.

Charlton Athletic U21's attack has scored 55 goals during this period. Out of this total, 55 goals were scored in the Development League, averaging 2.12 goals per match. The season's average stands at 2.12.

The offence system of Charlton Athletic U21 is led by as the top scorer of the season. The has scored 0 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, , who has contributed with 0 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 44 goals with an average of 1.69 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 44 goals conceded in 26 matches, resulting in an average of 1.69.

Colchester United U21 preview

On the other hand, Colchester United U21 comes into the match having played 26 games in the Development League so far. They have recorded 6 wins, 4 draws, and 16 losses, with an average of 0.85 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 6 wins, 4 draws, and 16 losses.

Colchester United U21's attack has scored 36 goals during this period. Out of this total, 36 goals were scored in the Development League, averaging 1.38 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.38.

The offence system of Colchester United U21 is led by as the top scorer of the season. The has scored 0 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, , who has contributed with 0 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 72 goals with an average of 2.77 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 72 goals conceded in 26 matches, resulting in an average of 2.77.

Head to head: Charlton Athletic U21 vs Colchester United U21

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Home Team

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Charlton Athletic U21

England - Professional Development League

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L W W W L

1.8

Home W W L L W

1.8

Away L W L L D

0.8

Away Team

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Colchester United U21

England - Professional Development League

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D L L L L

0.2

Home D L L W W

1.4

Away L L L L L

0

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Published on 17 April 2026, at 03:13 Last updated on 14 June 2026, at 20:04
Author: Gustavo Porto

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