Colchester United vs Arsenal U21 Predictions & Tips - Table Toppers Meet in the EFL Trophy

Eddy Tora

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Last updated: 11 Nov 2024

Eddy Tora 11 Nov 2024

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Colchester have drawn 6 of their last 8 matches
Can Arsenal stay undefeated in the EFL Trophy?

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Colchester have drawn 6 of their last 8 matches

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Colchester have failed to win in their last nine matches, a run that includes six draws. Arsenal U21 are finding it hard to win and could be content with a draw in the EFL Trophy.

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Head to Head
Colchester United Form
Arsenal U21 Form

Stats

Colchester have drawn 6 of their last 8 matches.
Colchester have seen BTTS in of their last 6 matches.
Colchester have seen over 3.5 goals in 2 of their last 4 home matches (EFL Trophy).
Arsenal U21 have seen BTTS in their last 4 matches.
Arsenal U21 have seen over 3.5 goals in 3 of their last 4 matches.

Head to Head

This will be the first match between Colchester United and Arsenal U21.

Colchester United Form

Colchester United have failed to win in their last nine matches, the run including six draws and three defeats.

Danny Cowley’s side began the month at Swindon Town in the FA Cup first round. Harry Anderson opened the scoring before they conceded a late equaliser and again in extra time in a 2-1 defeat.

Colchester returned to League Two with a 1-1 draw at Barrow. They managed just four shots, Lyle Taylor equalising in added time which leaves them 21st on the table.

Arsenal U21 Form

Arsenal U21 have won one of their previous five matches, including a 2-2 draw at MK Dons in the EFL Trophy. They lost the penalty shootout but remain top of Southern Group E.

Mehmet Ali’s side got back to Premier League 2 action with an exciting 4-3 win at Blackburn U21. Salah-Eddine Oulad M'Hand scored their opening two goals as they built a 4-1 lead before conceding two late penalties.

The Gunners took a 1-0 lead against Chelsea U21 in their previous outing, Nathan Butler-Oyedeji scored in the 6th minute but they were unable to close it out in London.

Verdict

Colchester United v Arsenal U21

Colchester haven’t won since September, a run of nine straight games. Arsenal U21 have won one of their last four games with a 2-2 draw expected in the EFL Trophy.

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Draw

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2-2 Draw

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