League Two: Colchester vs Accrington – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the League Two round 25 match between Colchester and Accrington and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Both Colchester and Accrington need points to escape their current position at the relegation-end of the League Two table. The match takes place at JobServe Community Stadium and could be labelled a serious six-pointer.

Colchester approach the next League Two round as number 16 in the table, having claimed 27 points this season so far. With 23 games behind them, Accrington amassed 22 points, placing them as number 20 before their next fixture.

Team form: Colchester vs Accrington

Colchester Form

Judging by their last three matches, we can expect a bit of everything from Colchester at the moment. Against Gillingham, they came out on top in a 2-0 win, before drawing 1-1 against Doncaster. Most recently, they were left reeling in a 3-2 defeat against Swindon. Colchester only pulled off two wins from a possible six in recent League Two matches on home soil. Of the remaining four matches, they drew three and lost one, as they scored nine and conceded four goals.

Accrington Form

Accrington collected one win from their last three matches, as Salford City won by 0-2. Carlisle were too strong as well, winning 2-1, before Accrington won 3-2 against Grimsby. Accrington claimed just one win from the last six away games in the League Two. They also drew two and were defeated three times, as they were outscored by 12 goals to ten.

Betting stats for Colchester and Accrington

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Colchester and Accrington. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

In-form players: Colchester vs Accrington

When looking for in-form players to find the target, there are some interesting names popping up in both teams. Jack Payne brings great form to the table, as he is now on three goals in six games. Surely, Colchester will start him against Accrington, who also have some appealing names to consider. Not least Ben Woods, who notched up three goals in his past six games.

Betting markets: Colchester vs Accrington

Full-time result

Colchester won four of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at JobServe Community Stadium. They drew four and lost two as well, while Accrington won three of their last 10 games away. They drew two and lost five. Colchester didn’t lose any of their previous 5 matches at JobServe Community Stadium. Accrington conceded a goal in their last 8 matches.

Both teams to score

Colchester scored the first goal of the match in four of their previous ten games. Accrington got the opening goal in five out of their last ten away games. Both teams have scored in the last 4 consecutive away games Accrington played. Accrington managed the first goal of the game in only four of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Colchester were first on target in four of their last 10 outings. Both Team have scored in 3 last consecutive meetings between Colchester and Accrington when playing at JobServe Community Stadium.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in two 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 were scored in eight of the ten most recent games across all tournaments for Accrington. They performed an average of 1.7 goals in these. Accrington conceded a goal in their last 8 matches.