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Braintree vs Colchester United U21 Prediction, Odds & Statistics
Our Poisson-based model projects 2.42 expected goals for Braintree and 1.64 for Colchester United U21, a combined total of 4.06. That distribution gives Braintree the largest share of the 1X2 market at 55%, with the draw at 19%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 77% for over 2.5 goals and 73% for both teams to score, with 2–1 the single most likely scoreline at 8%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 55% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.
This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.
Model pick
Braintree win
54.9% probability
Expected goals
2.42 – 1.64
Model version
poisson-v1
Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.
Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.
Why the model likes this
Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.
Braintree home form
9 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.
Colchester United U21 away threat
Scored in 4 of their last 7 away fixtures.
Most likely outcome
The model rates Braintree to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 55%, against 55% / 19% / 26% for home, draw and away.
Expected goals balance
Projected 2.42 goals for Braintree and 1.64 for Colchester United U21, a combined 4.06 — an open game on paper.
Match result (1X2)
Double chance 1X
74%
Double chance 12
81%
Double chance X2
45%
Goals markets
Correct score
- 2–18.3%
- 1–16.9%
- 2–26.8%
- 3–16.7%
- 1–25.6%
Recent form
Braintree
- 2026-10-10T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Truro City · 1-2 (L)
- 2026-10-06T18:45:00.000Z · H vs Walton & Hersham · 1-3 (L)
- 2026-10-03T14:00:00.000Z · A vs AFC Rushden & Diamonds · 1-2 (L)
- 2026-09-26T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Dorking Wanderers · 3-4 (L)
- 2026-09-22T18:45:00.000Z · H vs Needham Market · 3-0 (W)
Colchester United U21
- 2026-10-06T13:00:00.000Z · H vs Swansea City U21 · 1-2 (L)
- 2026-09-29T12:00:00.000Z · A vs Coventry City U21 · 0-1 (L)
- 2026-09-25T18:30:00.000Z · H vs Sheffield Wednesday U21 · 2-1 (W)
- 2026-09-15T13:00:00.000Z · A vs Wigan Athletic U21 · 4-6 (L)
- 2026-09-01T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Barnsley U21 · 3-4 (L)
Head-to-head
Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.
Prediction conclusion
The model's leading selection is Braintree win, at 54.9%. Its single most likely scoreline is 2–1.
It puts both teams scoring at 73% and over 2.5 goals at 77%.
A 55% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.
Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.