League Two: Cheltenham vs Colchester – Betting preview

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

With both Cheltenham and Colchester sitting comfortably mid-table, both teams will be out to strengthen their position when facing off on Saturday at The Completely-Suzuki Stadium. Three more points could prove valuable in achieving their targets for this League Two campaign.

Form: Cheltenham vs Colchester

Cheltenham Form

Cheltenham only managed to finish level twice in the last three matches. They first drew 2-2 against Walsall, followed by another draw. This time 1-1 against Grimsby, before going down in a 3-0 defeat against Bradford. Cheltenham won three of their previous six matches at The Completely-Suzuki Stadium in the League Two. They drew two and suffered one defeats, scoring 12 goals to 11 against.

Colchester Form

Colchester look well suited to take on any opponent as their last three matches ended with a draw and two wins. They started off drawing 1-1 with AFC Wimbledon, before downing first Milton Keynes Dons by 0-1, then Chesterfield in a 1-0 win. Colchester won half their previous six away matches in the League Two, as well as seeing three draws and suffering zero defeats. They scored six goals whilst conceding two.

Betting facts for Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham and Colchester played across all tournaments.

Players on top: Cheltenham vs Colchester

Matt Taylor is showing good form for Cheltenham, scoring three goals in their last six matches. Jack Payne scored once in his previous half dozen outings.

Betting markets: Cheltenham vs Colchester

Full-time result

Cheltenham won seven of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at The Completely-Suzuki Stadium. They drew two and lost one as well, while Colchester won three of their last 10 games away. They drew five and lost two. Cheltenham did not lose any of their last 5 matches on home soil. Colchester are on a great streak of 10 matches without losing. Colchester remained without defeat in 6 away games on the bounce. Cheltenham have not lost to Colchester in 6 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Cheltenham scored the first goal of the match in four of their previous ten games. Curiously, Colchester only scored the opening goal of the match in three of the last ten away games. Colchester have kept their opponents from scoring six times in their previous 10 matches. Meanwhile, Cheltenham have been able to keep a clean sheet in three of their last 10 games. Cheltenham have scored in 6 consecutive home meetings with Colchester.

Total goals

Cheltenham saw over 2.5 goals in six of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.4 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in two of the last ten outings for Colchester, who managed to score 1.1 times in those matches.