Colchester United vs West Ham U21: Prediction, Head-to-Head, Odds & Stats (Tue, 09 Dec '25)

This upcoming match in the Football League Trophy is scheduled for Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 00:00 UTC. This competition gathers Colchester United and West Ham U21, two teams with a direct rivalry based on their recent encounters. In their last three head-to-head matches, Colchester United have been victorious once, whereas West Ham U21 have secured two wins. Notably, there have been no draws between them in these meetings. Their most recent clash occurred on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, with West Ham U21 triumphing in a decisive 4-0 victory as the visiting team.

Analyzing their recent form, Colchester United comes into this fixture off the back of a solid 2-0 win over Cheltenham Town. Meanwhile, West Ham U21 also demonstrated strong form, defeating Truro City 3-0. Player performance will be crucial in this matchup. West Ham U21 should be wary of threatening Colchester United's striker, J. Tucker, who has netted two goals this season. Conversely, Colchester United will need to pay close attention to the playmaking abilities of G. Earthy from West Ham U21, who has accrued two assists thus far.

When examining player ratings, Colchester United boasts standout performances from the likes of Arthur Read with a rating of 8.13, Jack Tucker at 7.53, and Rob Hunt scoring 7.43. On the other side, West Ham U21 can rely on the commanding presence of Łukasz Fabiański, who leads with a stellar 9.5 rating, followed by Callum Marshall at 7.8, and Preston Fearon with a 7.77 rating.

Considering possession statistics this season, Colchester United holds an edge, averaging 54.33% while West Ham U21 registers 46.67%. A glance at corner statistics indicates Colchester United with a higher average of 9.33 corners per game compared to 4.67 for West Ham U21. Furthermore, discipline statistics reveal Colchester United has accumulated 4 yellow cards without any red cards, whereas West Ham U21 has seen 7 yellow cards, also without red cards. Both teams have conceded one penalty goal each this season.

Taking into account these factors, including the historic head-to-head results, recent form, and individual performances, West Ham U21 seems to hold the upper hand for this matchup. With key players performing at a high level and a history of defeating Colchester United, they are favored to win the forthcoming encounter.