Colchester U21 vs Charlton U21 tips and predictions

Too soon to dismiss Colchester U21

Some reports have pointed to Charlton U21's possible vulnerability at the back. If there is any fragility, it could be exploited here. It's largely accepted that when these sides play they're likely to generate several goals.

To start this preview with a disclaimer; this strategy is pushing the envelope but the away side price is too short.

Colchester U21 can take some reassurance from the results they've posted leading up to this clash. The hosts have bagged 2 wins in their last 3 matches. Having lesser fortunes than they'd want, the visitors are struggling with 5 consecutive losses, home and away. This doesn't look like the recent record of a side that would be such a short price.

While it might not be enough to pull of the upset Colchester U21 have some reasons for hope. The hosts are making the most of a recent purple patch. They have scored at least once in 18 of their recent 20 matches.

Charlton U21 have actually conceded two or more goals in all of their last 5 matches. Goals have been in short supply for them as well. In front of goal the visitors have sometimes been poor. They've been goalless in 3 of their last 4 matches.

The outright win might be too much but they can grab something here. The sportsbooks expect goals at both ends of the park despite the favouritism for Charlton U21. This preview is all about value though and with the odds-against price on BTTS No, that seems the better option for this particular encounter.