League Two: Colchester vs Newport – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the League Two round 20 match between Colchester and Newport and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Both Colchester and Newport 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.

Placed 18th in the table Colchester have amassed 21 points after 18 matches. On 22 points, Newport rank 17th with 18 matches played this season.

Form: Colchester vs Newport

Colchester Form

Colchester are unbeaten in their last three matches, first beating Grimsby 0-1, and then drawing 0-0 with Fleetwood. They were back as winners when they defeated Swindon 4-0. 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 ten and conceded five goals.

Newport Form

In their previous three matches, Newport drew 0-0 with Grimsby, 0-0 with Notts Co. and 2-2 with AFC Wimbledon. Newport 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 eight goals to six.

Betting stats for Colchester and Newport

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Colchester and Newport. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.

Players on top: Colchester vs Newport

Samson Tovide is the most prolific League Two marksman for the home team, scoring twice recently. Newport look to Kyle Hudlin, hoping he can add to his current total of two League Two goals in his latest games.

Betting markets: Colchester vs Newport

Full-time result

Colchester claimed five wins, drew three and lost two of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Newport won two, drew two and lost six of their last 10 games away. Colchester didn’t lose any of their previous 5 matches. Colchester have not lost to Newport in 3 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Colchester scored the first goal in six out of their last ten games. Curiously, Newport only scored the opening goal of the match in two of the last ten away games. Colchester have not conceded a goal in 3 consecutive games. Newport managed the first goal of the game in only four of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Colchester were first on target in six of their last 10 outings.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out four times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Colchester, who scored an average of 1.5 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals appeared in five of the last ten matches that Newport played across all tournaments. They scored 0.7 times on average in the process.