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League Two: Colchester vs Carlisle – Betting preview

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Ace Football previews the League Two round 10 match between Colchester and Carlisle and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.

When Carlisle 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.

Colchester are number 15 in the table on ten points after nine matches. Carlisle rank as number 22 with six points after nine matches played.

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Team form: Colchester vs Carlisle

Colchester Form

In the last three outings, Colchester beat Tranmere by 3-0, lost 4-0 against Walsall, before drawing 1-1 with Port Vale. 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 two and lost two, as they scored eight and conceded seven goals.

Carlisle Form

In their last three matches, Carlisle won 0-2 win against Swindon, lost 2-3 against Grimsby and lost 0-2 against Notts Co.. Carlisle managed to win just once in their past six away games in the League Two. On top of winning once they also drew one as well as losing four, while scoring 11 time and letting in five.

Betting stats and facts for Colchester and Carlisle

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 Carlisle played across all tournaments.

  • In 15 of the last 17 Colchester home matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 13 of the last 15 Colchester home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In the last 4 Colchester matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 7 of the last 9 Colchester matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In the last 3 Colchester matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 16 of the last 18 Carlisle away matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • Carlisle have lost 6 of the last 7 matches and the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 8 of the last 10 Carlisle matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 6 of the last 7 Carlisle matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • Carlisle have lost 5 of the last 6 matches in the League Two and the sum of goals was over 2.5

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Full-time result

Colchester claimed four wins, drew three and lost three of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Carlisle won three, drew one and lost six of their last 10 games away. Colchester have not lost to Carlisle in 5 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Colchester scored first in six of their last ten home games. Curiously, Carlisle only scored the opening goal of the match in three of the last ten away games. Both teams have been quite terrible at keeping their opponents at bay in recent matches. While Colchester managed to keep a clean sheet in two of the last 10 games, Carlisle kept their opponent from scoring in two of their last 10 matches. Both Team have scored in 3 last consecutive meetings between Colchester and Carlisle when playing at JobServe Community Stadium.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in four of Colchester’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.3 goals during this run. Of the last ten games for Carlisle, six had more than 2.5 goals, while they managed to score an average of one time goals per game.

Suggested bet: Colchester vs Carlisle

In conclusion, the upcoming game between Colchester and Carlisle seems like a decent betting opportunity. Considering the abovementioned stats and facts, we have come up with a betting suggestion for this League Two match.

Colchester vs Carlisle: Who wins the game?

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