Match

Hull City U21 vs Colchester United U21: prediction and stats

Professional Development LeagueGroup StageKick-off on April 6, 2027 at 01:00 PM (UTC)The Dransfield Stadium, North Ferriby, East Yorkshire

Hull City U21Colchester United U21

The Footlab model makes Hull City U21 the favourite at 60%, against 19% for a draw and 21% for Colchester United U21. The most likely score is 2-1.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 24, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Hull City U21 vs Colchester United U21?

A very open match: only 91 Elo points separate Hull City U21 (1,717) and Colchester United U21 (1,627).

Hull City U21 win60 %
Draw19 %
Colchester United U21 win21 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Hull City U21 have 5 wins, 2 draws and 8 defeats; Colchester United U21 have 2, 3 and 10.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Hull City U21
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 14, 2026Derby County U21(away)4-1Premier League Cup
Apr 20, 2026Cardiff City U21(away)2-1Professional Development League
Apr 14, 2026AFC Bournemouth U21(home)0-4Professional Development League
Apr 8, 2026Bristol City U21(home)4-1Professional Development League
Apr 3, 2026Barnsley U21(away)0-2Professional Development League
Colchester United U21
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 14, 2026Fleetwood Town U21(away)4-0Professional Development League
Jul 25, 2026Braintree(away)0-4Friendlies Clubs
Apr 20, 2026Bristol City U21(away)1-3Professional Development League
Apr 17, 2026Charlton Athletic U21(away)2-2Professional Development League
Apr 14, 2026Cardiff City U21(home)1-1Professional Development League

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 4 meetings: 2 Hull City U21 win(s), 1 draw(s), 1 Colchester United U21 win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Mar 17, 2026Colchester United U21 2-2 Hull City U21Professional Development League
Apr 8, 2025Hull City U21 4-0 Colchester United U21Professional Development League
Mar 26, 2024Hull City U21 4-1 Colchester United U21Professional Development League
Apr 14, 2023Hull City U21 2-3 Colchester United U21Professional Development League

Last archived meeting: Colchester United U21 vs Hull City U21 on Mar 17, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Hull City U21 score 1.7 and concede 2.2 goals per match over their last 15; Colchester United U21 score 1.5 and concede 3.0. The model gives a 78% probability of over 2.5 goals and 73% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Hull City U211.72.2012/1513/15
Colchester United U211.53.0110/1513/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
2Colchester United U211100403

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Hull City U21 vs Colchester United U21?
The Footlab model makes Hull City U21 the favourite at 60%, against 19% for a draw and 21% for Colchester United U21.
Where and when is Hull City U21 vs Colchester United U21 played?
Hull City U21 vs Colchester United U21 is played on April 6, 2027 at 01:00 PM (UTC) at The Dransfield Stadium, in the Professional Development League.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 78% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

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