Colchester vs Ipswich Town U21 match summary and prediction — EFL Trophy
Our model makes Colchester the pick at 59% for Colchester vs Ipswich Town U21. Form trajectory, comparison data, head-to-head and the reasoning behind the call.
Match summary
Colchester host Ipswich Town U21 on 10 November 2026. Colchester are the model's favourite, with a win probability of roughly 59%. This group south 4 fixture in EFL Trophy is listed as Colchester - Ipswich Town U21. Kick-off is 19:45 UTC.
Recent form and trajectory
Colchester: they come in on back-to-back defeats, following two draws and one defeat before that. That is no wins, two draws and three defeats from the last five, worth 2 points. It leaves them winless in five. Across those five they scored two and conceded seven, with one clean sheet. That gives them a form rating of 25.0 out of 100.
Ipswich Town U21: they come in on the back of a win, following one win and three defeats before that. That is two wins, no draws and three defeats from the last five, worth 6 points. Across those five they scored ten and conceded nine, with two clean sheets. That gives them a form rating of 25.0 out of 100.
Side by side
| Statistic | Colchester | Ipswich Town U21 |
|---|---|---|
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
| Form (last 5, most recent first) | LLDDL | WLLWL |
| Points from last 5 | 2 | 6 |
| Goals scored / conceded (last 5) | 2 / 7 | 10 / 9 |
| Clean sheets (last 5) | 1 | 2 |
| Form rating (0-100) | 25.0 | 25.0 |
| Players unavailable | 0 | 0 |
| Model win probability | 59% | 23% |
Key match insights
- Availability: No absentees listed for either side in our injury feed at the time of writing.
- Goals outlook: A combined scoring line of 1.95, over 2.5 goals at 63% and both teams to score at 57%.
- First goal: Leans Colchester's way at 62%.
The call
The model leans firmly towards Colchester at 59%, a gap of 36 percentage points to the next outcome. Ipswich Town U21's stronger recent metrics back it and the goals line points to over 2.5 goals.
Everything here is model output and a reading of the form rather than a guarantee — the probabilities are published in full so the reasoning behind the call is visible.
Frequently asked questions
Who is favoured to win the match: Colchester or Ipswich Town U21?
Colchester, with an implied win probability of roughly 59%. The full split is 59% Colchester, 18% the draw and 23% Ipswich Town U21.
When and where is Colchester vs Ipswich Town U21 being played?
10 November 2026, kick-off 19:45 UTC.
Have Colchester and Ipswich Town U21 met before?
Our records hold no previous meeting between the two sides.
What is the recent form of Colchester and Ipswich Town U21?
Colchester have taken 2 points from their last five (LLDDL), Ipswich Town U21 6 from theirs (WLLWL). Most recently Colchester took a 1-3 defeat at home to Walsall and Ipswich Town U21 a 5-0 win away at Aldershot Town.
How many goals are expected in Colchester vs Ipswich Town U21?
The model's combined scoring line is 1.95 — 0.60 for Colchester and 1.35 for Ipswich Town U21. It rates over 2.5 goals at 63%.
Will both teams score?
The model rates both teams to score at 57%, so its call is yes.