Colchester vs Arsenal Academy Prediction 12.11.2024 | EFL Trophy
Colchester United
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Full time: 3 - 0
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Arsenal U21
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- Competition: EFL Trophy
- Date: 12.11.2024
- Kickoff: 19:45 UK / 20:45 CET
- Venue: Colchester Community Stadium (Colchester)
Colchester United has seen better days, having once been a regular participant in the Championship. Now, they find themselves struggling at the lower end of League Two. A combination of financial difficulties, poor management decisions, and inadequate player recruitment has led to a significant decline in the club’s fortunes. This season, the main goal is survival, as Colchester sits just a few points above the relegation zone. In the EFL Trophy, they've secured one win and suffered a penalty shootout loss.
On the other hand, Arsenal's Academy squad continues to show why they are one of the best youth setups in the country, recording five wins and three losses since the start of their campaign. It's no secret that the Arsenal Academy is packed with talent, with several players likely to break into the first team in the coming years. In the EFL Trophy, they defeated Leyton 2-1 and lost to MK Dons on penalties, leaving them tied on points with their rivals.
Colchester vs Arsenal U21 Pick: Both Teams to Score
On paper, Colchester may hold a slight advantage, but Arsenal's U21 side is unpredictable, making it risky to confidently back the home side for the win. Matches involving Arsenal’s young guns have been full of goals lately, with 9 of their last 10 away games ending with both teams scoring. Expect an entertaining and high-scoring encounter, with both teams likely to find the back of the net at least once.
Colchester team news
Head coach Danny Cowley has been vocal about the team's difficulties, expressing his desire for improvements while acknowledging that consistent work in training is key to turning things around.
Last matches of Colchester United
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Barrow
1 : 1
Colchester United
League Two
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Swindon Town
1 : 0
Colchester United
FA Cup
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Colchester United
1 : 2
Salford City
League Two
-
Chesterfield
1 : 1
Colchester United
League Two
-
Colchester United
1 : 2
Cheltenham Town
League Two
Colchester United lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Macey
Defenders
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19
Hunt
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16
Read
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25
Donnelly
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3
Landolo
Midfielders
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7
Anderson
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10
Payne
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6
Flanagan
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15
McDonell
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11
Gordon
Forwards
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33
Taylor
Arsenal U21 team news
ecent matches in the Premier League 2 and EFL Trophy highlight the depth of the squad. Arsenal U21 secured a solid 1-0 victory over Middlesbrough U21, thanks to an all-round team effort.
Last matches of Arsenal U21
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Chelsea U21
2 : 1
Arsenal U21
Premier League 2 Division One
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Blackburn Rovers U21
3 : 4
Arsenal U21
Premier League 2 Division One
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MK Dons
3 : 1
Arsenal U21
EFL Trophy
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Arsenal U21
2 : 5
Tottenham U21
Premier League 2 Division One
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Arsenal U21
0 : 3
Liverpool U21
Premier League 2 Division One
Arsenal U21 lineup
Goalkeeper
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54
Martin
Defenders
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61
Robinson
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47
Kacurri
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50
Monlouis
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49
Lewis Skelly
Midfielders
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56
Oulad M Hand
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44
Gower
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63
Rosiak
Forwards
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46
Kabia
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37
Butler Oyedeji
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82
Annous
Colchester vs Arsenal U21 key betting facts
- Arsenal U21 has been consistent in scoring on their away matches, with both teams hitting the net in most of their recent games
- Colchester United's recent form has been erratic, making them susceptible to strong performances from an unpredictable Arsenal U21 side
- Despite their attacking potential, Colchester has struggled defensively, while Arsenal U21's offensive quality suggests both teams could score
Main prediction Colchester United - Arsenal U21
Both Teams to Score
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Colchester United & Arsenal U21 current standing in EFL Trophy
Southern Group E | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
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1 | Colchester United | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 - 2 | +4 | 7 |
2 | Leyton Orient | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 - 4 | +1 | 5 |
3 | Arsenal U21 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 - 6 | -2 | 4 |
4 | Milton Keynes Dons | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 - 7 | -3 | 2 |