Colchester vs Ipswich Town U21 prediction: Over 2.5 goals
Colchester (2.1) and Ipswich Town U21 (1.9) together point to 4.0 goals. 75% in our numbers. Colchester have been up and down (DWLL), while Ipswich Town U21 have been up and down (DWW). At 1.28 it is short – better as one leg of an accumulator.
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Odds board
Bookmaker odds · our chance under each · TIP = our pickMatch result
Double chance
Goals 1.5
Goals 2.5
Goals 3.5
Both teams to score
Half-time result
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Match notes
by Ade Ola & the 9jaTips deskThe big picture
Colchester shade it at home (45% against 37% for Ipswich Town U21), but this is far from settled.
Form check
Colchester have won one of their last six (W L L D D L). Last time out they beat Worcester City 1–0 at home. The worry is at the other end – only 0.5 goals per game.
Ipswich Town U21 have won three of their last six (W L L W L W). Last time out they beat Aldershot Town 5–0 away. Goals are not a problem: 2.0 a game in that spell.
Goals outlook
We expect around 4.0 goals (Colchester 2.1, Ipswich Town U21 1.9). Over 2.5 rates at 75% and GG at 70% – goals are the likely story.
Our call (settled)
Our pre-match tip was Over 2.5 goals – 75% in our model, around 1.28 with the bookmakers. Most likely score: Colchester 2–1 Ipswich Town U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. 18+ – stake only what you can afford.
Colchester
last 6- Wv Worcester City1–07 Nov
- Lv Walsall1–331 Oct
- L@ Northampton0–224 Oct
- D@ Chesterfield1–120 Oct
- Dv Exeter City0–017 Oct
- L@ Newport County0–110 Oct
Ipswich Town U21
last 6- W@ Aldershot Town5–03 Nov
- L@ Coventry City U210–130 Oct
- Lv Jong PSV U210–727 Oct
- Wv Birmingham City U215–023 Oct
- Lv Anderlecht U210–120 Oct
- W@ Worthing2–113 Oct
Past meetings
Full head-to-head →These two have not met in our records.
EFL Trophy table
League page →| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Colchester | 3 | +4 | 9 |
| 2 |  Wycombe | 3 | +4 | 6 |
| 3 |  Gillingham | 3 | -1 | 3 |
| 4 |  Fulham U21 | 3 | -7 | 0 |
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League page →Frequently asked questions
What is the 9jaTips prediction for Colchester vs Ipswich Town U21?
We tip Over 2.5 goals – a 75% chance in our model, with bookmaker odds around 1.28.
Who will win Colchester vs Ipswich Town U21?
Our model has Colchester at 45%, the draw at 18% and Ipswich Town U21 at 37%.
What is the correct score prediction for Colchester vs Ipswich Town U21?
Our most likely score is Colchester 2–1 Ipswich Town U21.
Will there be goals in Colchester vs Ipswich Town U21?
We expect about 4.0 goals: over 2.5 at 75%, both teams to score at 70%.
When is Colchester vs Ipswich Town U21?
Tuesday 10 November 2026, 20:45 Nigerian time (WAT), at Colchester Community Stadium – EFL Trophy.