Sport Picks
Colchester U21 vs Sheffield Utd U21
England
Professional Development League 2025/2026 
Match Events
20'
20'
Sasere J.
29'
29'
Makhalira J.
50'
50'
Aston S.
AI Match Summary
Sheffield Utd U21 in this Professional Development League 2025/2026 matchup, with the score ending 2-4 — backing the pre-match view that favored Sheffield Utd U21.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
39%
15%
46%
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Sheffield Utd U21
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
46%
/ Medium Confidence
- Colchester U21 haven't matched Sheffield Utd U21's recent run of results.
- Win probability leans Sheffield Utd U21's way, sitting at 40%.
- This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 81%).
- History favors Sheffield Utd U21 here — 4 wins from the last 4 head-to-heads.
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Over 0.5 Goals 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 100%
Over 2.5 Goals 81%
Over 3.5 Goals 75.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 34%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 79.4%
Colchester U21 Clean Sheet 10%
Sheffield Utd U21 Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Colchester U21 | Sheffield Utd U21 |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 29 | 29 |
| Wins | 8 | 13 |
| Draws | 4 | 7 |
| Losses | 17 | 9 |
| Goals Scored | 1.72 | 1.76 |
| Goals Conceded | 3.1 | 1.48 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.88 | 2.44 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Mar 31, 2026 Professional Development League
Colchester U21 vs Sheffield Utd U21
2:4
Apr 22, 2025 Professional Development League
Sheffield Utd U21 vs Colchester U21
3:0
May 10, 2024 Professional Development League
Colchester U21 vs Sheffield Utd U21
2:3
May 2, 2023 Professional Development League
Sheffield Utd U21 vs Colchester U21
7:1
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Colchester U21 Compare
Top Goalscorer Sasere J.
1 Goals Assists Leader Trialist
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.45
Avg xA / game 0.94
Sheffield Utd U21 Compare
Top Goalscorer Makhalira J.
1 Goals Assists Leader Aston S.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 2.22
Avg xA / game 1.36
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Colchester U21 26 / 100
Sheffield Utd U21 38 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).
Attack & Defence Capability Index
Colchester U21 Sheffield Utd U21
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Sheffield Utd U21 Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Games between these two average 5.50 goals.
Colchester U21 found the back of the net in 72% of recent matches (29 games).
Sheffield Utd U21 let in goals in 79% of their last 29 matches.
Recent resilience: Colchester U21 stayed unbeaten in 2 of the last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Colchester U21 VS Sheffield Utd U21
1.88 Goals Scored 1.5
3.38 Goals Conceded 1.88
100% Over 1.5 100%
88% Over 2.5 75%
88% Over 3.5 63%
Recent Form & Match History
Colchester U21
(Home) 25 Sept
Colchester U21
2 : 1 Sheffield Wed U21
15 Sept
Wigan U21
6 : 4 Colchester U21
01 Sept
Colchester U21
3 : 4 Barnsley U21
25 Aug
Bolton U21
7 : 0 Colchester U21
14 Aug
Fleetwood Town U21
0 : 4 Colchester U21
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25 Sept
Colchester U21
2 : 1 Sheffield Wed U21
01 Sept
Colchester U21
3 : 4 Barnsley U21
14 Apr
Colchester U21
1 : 1 Cardiff U21
31 Mar
Colchester U21
2 : 4 Sheffield Utd U21
17 Mar
Colchester U21
2 : 2 Hull City U21
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Sheffield Utd U21
(Away) 25 Sept
Barnsley U21
0 : 2 Sheffield Utd U21
22 Sept
Charlton U21
3 : 1 Sheffield Utd U21
14 Sept
Sheffield Utd U21
1 : 1 Cardiff U21
01 Sept
Bristol City U21
3 : 1 Sheffield Utd U21
25 Aug
Sheffield Utd U21
3 : 1 West Ham U21
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25 Sept
Barnsley U21
0 : 2 Sheffield Utd U21
22 Sept
Charlton U21
3 : 1 Sheffield Utd U21
01 Sept
Bristol City U21
3 : 1 Sheffield Utd U21
17 Aug
Swansea U21
0 : 2 Sheffield Utd U21
31 Mar
Colchester U21
2 : 4 Sheffield Utd U21
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League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brentford U21 | 28 | 18 | 4 | 6 | 67:34 | 58 |
| 2 | Sheffield Utd U21 | 28 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 58:39 | 52 |
| 3 | Bournemouth U21 | 28 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 67:47 | 50 |
| 4 | Swansea U21 | 28 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 69:50 | 48 |
| 5 | Peterborough U21 | 28 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 66:52 | 48 |
| 6 | Huddersfield U21 | 28 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 59:50 | 48 |
| 7 | Watford U21 | 28 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 69:53 | 45 |
| 8 | Charlton U21 | 28 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 58:49 | 40 |
| 9 | Cardiff U21 | 28 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 48:39 | 40 |
| 10 | Wigan U21 | 28 | 11 | 5 | 12 | 67:58 | 38 |
| 11 | Hull City U21 | 28 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 49:53 | 37 |
| 12 | Barnsley U21 | 28 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 51:58 | 37 |
| 13 | Millwall U21 | 28 | 11 | 3 | 14 | 48:52 | 36 |
| 14 | Bristol City U21 | 28 | 10 | 5 | 13 | 45:54 | 35 |
| 15 | Coventry U21 | 28 | 11 | 2 | 15 | 46:63 | 35 |
| 16 | QPR U21 | 28 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 51:61 | 33 |
| 17 | Sheffield Wed U21 | 28 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 49:63 | 30 |
| 18 | Colchester U21 | 28 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 40:77 | 24 |
| 19 | Fleetwood Town U21 | 28 | 5 | 8 | 15 | 36:63 | 23 |
| 20 | Crewe U21 | 28 | 5 | 8 | 15 | 41:69 | 23 |
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