League Two: Doncaster vs Colchester – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the League Two game between Doncaster and Colchester who meet up this coming Monday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

Only three rounds remain of League Two season, and both Doncaster and Colchester look to bolster their account at Eco-Power Stadium on Monday.

Doncaster approach round 44 as number 2 in the League Two table with 75 points on their account so far. With 43 rounds behind them, Colchester have amassed 66 points, placing them as number 7 in the standings.

Form: Doncaster vs Colchester

Doncaster Form

Doncaster went through their last three matches undefeated, but started by drawing 1-1 with AFC Wimbledon. Another draw followed, this time 1-1 against Salford City, before they beat Tranmere by 0-3. Doncaster managed to win two of their past six home matches in the League Two. In the remaining four, they drew three and lost one, as they scored 12 and conceded seven goals.

Colchester Form

Colchester look well suited to take on any opponent presently, as their last three matches saw them gaining two victories and a draw. They ran out 1-0 and 0-2 winners against Notts Co. and Newport, respectively. Their winning streak came to an end against Crewe, as the match resulted in a 0-0 draw. Colchester won three of a possible six away matches in the League Two, as well as playing two draws and suffering one defeat. They scored seven while also conceding six times.

Betting facts for Doncaster and Colchester

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 Doncaster and Colchester played across all tournaments.

Players on top: Doncaster vs Colchester

Jamie Sterry found the target two times in his previous six matches, whereas Jack Payne just scored once in a similar number of matches.

Popular markets: Doncaster vs Colchester

Full-time result

Doncaster claimed four wins, drew three and lost three of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Colchester won five, drew four and lost one of their last 10 games away. Doncaster are on a fine streak of 8 matches without defeat. Doncaster did not lose any of their last 5 matches on home soil. Doncaster have not lost to Colchester in 8 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Doncaster scored first in six of their last ten home games. Colchester scored the opening goal in six of the last ten away from home. Colchester have not conceded a goal in 3 consecutive games. Doncaster managed to open the scoreline in no less than seven of their previous 10 games. Their opponent from Colchester performed a similar feat as they scored the opener in eight of their last 10 games. Doncaster have scored in 6 consecutive home meetings with Colchester.

Total goals

Doncaster saw over 2.5 goals in five of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.8 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in four of Colchester’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.3 goals in these matches. Doncaster were on the scoreboard at least once in their previous 8 matches.