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League Two: Colchester vs Salford City – Betting preview

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Ace Football previews the League Two round 14 match between Colchester and Salford City and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.

When Salford City come to JobServe Community Stadium for the League Two match this coming Saturday, Colchester will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.

Sitting bottom of the table, Colchester have claimed 12 points after 12 rounds, while Salford City have amassed 16 points. This places the latter as number 15 in the League Two at the moment.

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Form: Colchester vs Salford City

Colchester Form

Colchester failed to win any of their last three matches, though they managed to draw against Carlisle in a 0-0 match, before coming up short against Cheltenham in a 1-2 defeat. Most recently, they settled for a 1-1 draw against Chesterfield. Colchester managed to win two of their past six home matches in the League Two. In the remaining four, they drew two and lost two, as they scored seven and conceded four goals.

Salford City Form

Salford City collected a single win and a draw in their past three outings, in which they were first defeated 1-2 against Grimsby. They followed up, drawing 1-1 with Crewe, before winning 2-1 against Swindon. Salford City only have one paltry win to show from the last six away games in the League Two. In these six matches they drew four and lost one as well as being outscored by five goals to four.

Betting facts for Colchester and Salford City

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Colchester and Salford City played across all tournaments.

  • In 17 of the last 19 Colchester home matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 15 of the last 17 Colchester home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 8 of the last 10 Colchester matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 6 of the last 8 Colchester matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 5 of the last 7 Colchester home matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 21 of the last 23 Salford City matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 16 of the last 18 Salford City matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 9 of the last 10 Salford City away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 8 of the last 9 Salford City away matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 6 of the last 7 Salford City away matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 2.5

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Full-time result

Colchester won three of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at JobServe Community Stadium. They drew four and lost three as well, while Salford City won two of their last 10 games away. They drew four and lost four. Colchester have not lost to Salford City in 5 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Colchester scored the first goal of the match in four games from a possible ten. Salford City scored the opening goal in four of a possible ten games. Salford City managed two wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches. Colchester have scored in 5 consecutive league meetings with Salford City.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in five of Colchester’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.3 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Salford City, who managed to score one time in those matches.

Suggested bet: Colchester vs Salford City

To summarize, the upcoming League Two clash seems to be a good opportunity to place some bets. Taking into account the stats and facts for Colchester vs Salford City mentioned in this article, we are offering a free betting tip below.

Colchester vs Salford City: Who wins the game?

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