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Colchester v Ipswich Town U21: numbers & prediction

EFL Trophy · England · Colchester Community Stadium

Colchester

WLLDD
0–0
FTPens 4–3

Ipswich Town U21

WLLWL
Colchester 45%Draw 18%Ipswich Town U21 37% Expected goals 2.11 – 1.90
75%
ZoraTips pick

Over 2.5 goals

Strong pick · fair odds 1.34 · bookmaker 1.28 · Lost ✗

8/10Rating
1.28Odds
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Value bet: Colchester to win @ 2.70 – our chance 45% vs 37% implied by the price (edge +22%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗

Picks by market

ResultColchester to win ✗45% · @2.70
Double chanceEither team to win ✗82% · @1.17
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗70% · @1.30
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✗75% · @1.28
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗8% · fair 13.04

Colchester vs Ipswich Town U21 prediction, preview and tip

Match overview

EFL Trophy action on Tuesday 10 November: Colchester take on Ipswich Town U21 at Colchester Community Stadium from 20:45 WAT.

Form guide

Colchester – form over the last 5: WLLDD Most recently they beat Worcester City 1–0 at home. At home they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. Goals have dried up: 0.5 per game.

Ipswich Town U21 – form over the last 5: WLLWL Most recently they beat Aldershot Town 5–0 on the road. On their travels they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They are averaging 2.0 goals a game – a real threat going forward.

On form, Ipswich Town U21 have the edge: 1.5 points a game against 0.8.

Goals outlook

Our model projects Colchester 2.1 – 1.9 Ipswich Town U21 in expected goals – roughly 4.0 goals in all. Expect chances at both ends – 75% for over 2.5 goals, 70% for GG.

Betting angles

  • Match result chances: Colchester 45% · draw 18% · Ipswich Town U21 37%.
  • Both teams to score: yes (70%) at 1.30.
  • Value angle: Colchester to win at 2.70 – we make it 45%, the price implies 37%.

Our tip before kick-off

Before kick-off we picked Over 2.5 goals, rated at 75% confidence at odds of 1.28. Predicted score: Colchester 2–1 Ipswich Town U21. Graded on the 90-minute score. No tip is certain – 18+ only, stake responsibly.

Result chances

Colchester45%fair 2.22 · @2.70
Draw18%fair 5.63 · @4.10
Ipswich Town U2137%fair 2.69 · @2.00
4.01Expected goals
2.11Colchester xG
1.90Ipswich Town U21 xG
70%Both score
75%Over 2.5

Score grid: top six

2–18%
2–27%
1–17%
1–27%
3–15%
3–25%

From our goals model: Colchester 2.1 – 1.9 Ipswich Town U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

All markets: our price vs the bookmaker

MarketMost likelyChanceFair oddsBookmaker
Match resultColchester to win ✗45%2.222.70 ▲
Double chanceEither team to win ✗82%1.221.17
Both teams to scoreBoth teams to score ✗70%1.431.30
Draw no betColchester (draw no bet)55%1.82–
Asian handicapIpswich Town U21 +1 (Asian handicap) ✓69%1.44–
Over/under 1.5 goalsOver 1.5 goals ✗89%1.121.07
Over/under 2.5 goalsOver 2.5 goals ✗75%1.341.28
Over/under 3.5 goalsOver 3.5 goals ✗55%1.811.73
Over/under 4.5 goalsUnder 4.5 goals ✓64%1.571.44
First team to scoreColchester to score first ✗52%1.94–
Half-time resultColchester ahead at half-time ✗36%2.79–
Half-time / full-timeHT Colchester / FT Colchester ✗27%3.70–
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗8%13.04–

Recent results

Colchester – last 6

WLLDDL
7 Novvs Worcester City1–0W
31 Octvs Walsall1–3L
24 Oct@ Northampton0–2L
20 Oct@ Chesterfield1–1D
17 Octvs Exeter City0–0D
10 Oct@ Newport County0–1L
0.5Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
33%Both scored
17%Over 2.5

Ipswich Town U21 – last 6

WLLWLW
3 Nov@ Aldershot Town5–0W
30 Oct@ Coventry City U210–1L
27 Octvs Jong PSV U210–7L
23 Octvs Birmingham City U215–0W
20 Octvs Anderlecht U210–1L
13 Oct@ Worthing2–1W
2.0Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
17%Both scored
67%Over 2.5

Head to head

No previous meetings on record between Colchester and Ipswich Town U21.

Colchester vs Ipswich Town U21 head-to-head page →

EFL Trophy table

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Colchester3300+49
2Wycombe3201+46
3Gillingham3102-13
4Fulham U213003-70

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Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Colchester vs Ipswich Town U21?

Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.

Who will win Colchester vs Ipswich Town U21?

On our numbers Colchester have a 45% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Ipswich Town U21 37%.

How many goals will there be in Colchester vs Ipswich Town U21?

We expect about 4.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 75% likely and both teams score 70% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Colchester vs Ipswich Town U21?

Our predicted score is Colchester 2–1 Ipswich Town U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.0 goals in total.

When is Colchester vs Ipswich Town U21?

Colchester vs Ipswich Town U21 (EFL Trophy) kicks off on Tuesday 10 November 2026 at 20:45 (West Africa Time) at Colchester Community Stadium.

Numbers from ZoraTips' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.