League Two: Colchester vs Walsall – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the League Two round 31 match between Colchester and Walsall and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.

Colchester welcome Walsall this coming Saturday in the League Two, with the host motivated by the possibility of closing the gap in the table on the visitors. On the other hand, the latter could distance themselves even further with a win in this exciting round 31 match.

Sitting top of the table, Walsall claimed 59 points after 28 rounds, while Colchester have amassed 37 points. This ranks the latter as number 13 in the League Two before the next round.

Form: Colchester vs Walsall

Colchester Form

Colchester recorded two wins and a draw in their last three matches. They started off drawing 0-0 with Harrogate Town. Next up was a 1-0 win against Morecambe, before Tranmere were defeated in 1-3 win. Colchester won three of their previous six matches at JobServe Community Stadium in the League Two. They drew two and suffered one defeats, scoring eight goals to three against.

Walsall Form

Walsall came away from their previous three games with just one draw, as they lost 3-0 against Bradford. A 2-0 defeat against Fleetwood followed, before a 2-2 draw with Salford City. Walsall performed a very admirable four wins in six League Two away matches, drawing none but losing twice as well. They scored six times, while also conceding six goals.

Betting stats and facts for Colchester and Walsall

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Colchester and Walsall. 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 Walsall

Look no further than Lyle Taylor, when searching for a marksman currently in good shape. He hit the target twice lately for Colchester in the League Two, while Jamille Matt managed three goals in the last half dozen matches for Walsall in this tournament. No doubt, both are looking to add to their total once again.

Betting markets: Colchester vs Walsall

Full-time result

Colchester won five of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at JobServe Community Stadium. They drew three and lost two as well, while Walsall won five of their last 10 games away. They drew two and lost three. Walsall conceded a goal in their previous 6 matches. Walsall have not lost to Colchester in 3 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Colchester scored the first goal of the match in four of their previous ten games. Walsall scored the opening goal in four of a possible ten games. Walsall managed three wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in three of Colchester’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.1 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of the last ten games for Walsall, who scored 2.1 times on average in these matches. Walsall conceded a goal in their last 6 matches.