Bristol Rovers vs Colchester United Prediction & Stats | EFL League Two | 01/09
The encounter between Bristol Rovers and Colchester United is set to kick off at 19:45 on Tuesday, 01/09.
This EFL League Two fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.
Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.
Our Recommended Bet
Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.
This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.
Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.
Recommended Bet
BTTS - Yes
Why we predict BTTS - Yes
Our betting recommended bet is BTTS - Yes for the Bristol Rovers vs Colchester United clash. Considering the attacking prowess of both teams, we're confident that goals will be conceded on both sides.
Key Betting Insights
Bristol Rovers
Scored 10 goals in their last 5 matches
Conceded in 5 of their last 5 matches
Both teams scored in 4 out of Bristol Rovers's last 5 matches
Colchester United
Scored 8 goals in their last 5 matches
Conceded in 5 of their last 5 matches
Under 10.5 corners landed in 4 of Colchester United's last 5 matches
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Bristol Rovers Preview
Bristol Rovers has completed 2 fixtures in the EFL League Two, securing 1 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses — an average of 1.5 points per game. In the EFL League Two, the team has scored 7 goals (3.5 per game) and conceded 6 (3 per game).
Across all competitions this season, Bristol Rovers has played 58 matches, scoring 78 goals (1.34 per match) and conceding 88 (1.52 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Bristol Rovers
Goals Scored:80
Goals Conceded:88
Average Goals Scored:1.36
Average Goals Conceded:1.49
Wins:24
Goal Difference:-8
Date
Game
Result
29/08
Crawley Town
0 - 2
Bristol Rovers
W
25/08
Bristol Rovers
2 - 2
Chelsea U21
D
22/08
Bristol Rovers
5 - 3
Newport County
W
15/08
York City
3 - 2
Bristol Rovers
L
08/08
Bristol Rovers
0 - 1
Peterborough United
L
Bristol Rovers to win the match: 5/6
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Colchester United Preview
Across 2 EFL League Two matches, Colchester United has posted 1 victories, 1 stalemates, and 0 defeats, averaging 2 points per fixture. In those games they scored 4 (2 per match) and conceded 3 (1.5 per match).
During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Colchester United has earned 22 wins from 55 matches across all competitions, scoring 74 goals (1.35 per match) and conceding 61 (1.11 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Colchester United
Goals Scored:75
Goals Conceded:61
Average Goals Scored:1.34
Average Goals Conceded:1.09
Wins:23
Goal Difference:14
Date
Game
Result
29/08
Colchester United
1 - 0
Rochdale
W
22/08
Colchester United
2 - 1
Oldham Athletic
W
15/08
Accrington Stanley
2 - 2
Colchester United
D
08/08
Colchester United
0 - 2
Southampton
L
02/05
Cheltenham Town
1 - 4
Colchester United
W
Colchester United to win the match: 3/1
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Statistical Insights for Bristol Rovers vs Colchester United
Here's a statistical breakdown comparing each team's key metrics to the average.
From goal output and both teams to score rates to the results of their last 5 matches, these numbers offer a data-backed view to help identify betting value in the Bristol Rovers vs Colchester United fixture.
Key metrics
Team Form
Bristol Rovers
England - EFL League Two
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
W
D
W
L
L
1.4
Home
D
W
L
W
W
2
Away
W
L
D
W
W
2
Colchester United
England - EFL League Two
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
W
W
D
L
W
2
Home
W
W
L
L
W
1.8
Away
D
W
L
W
L
1.4
Favourite
Home Win
5/6
54.05%
Draw
5/2
28.17%
Away Win
11/4
26.32%
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Key Metrics
Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners and cards.
Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.
Key metrics
Goals Scored
Bristol Rovers
11
last 5 matches
Colchester United
9
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Bristol Rovers scored +22% more goals than Colchester United in the last 5 matches.
Bristol Rovers and Colchester United goals scored count, last 5 matches
Crawley Town
2
Chelsea U21
2
Newport County
5
York City
2
Peterborough United
0
1
Rochdale
2
Oldham Athletic
2
Accrington Stanley
0
Southampton
4
Cheltenham Town
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Key metrics
Goals Conceded
Bristol Rovers
9
last 5 matches
Colchester United
6
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Bristol Rovers conceded +50% more goals than Colchester United in the last 5 matches.
Bristol Rovers and Colchester United goals conceded count, last 5 matches
Crawley Town
0
Chelsea U21
2
Newport County
3
York City
3
Peterborough United
1
0
Rochdale
1
Oldham Athletic
2
Accrington Stanley
2
Southampton
1
Cheltenham Town
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Key metrics
Corners
Bristol Rovers
32
last 5 matches
Colchester United
19
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Bristol Rovers received +68% more corners than Colchester United in the last 5 matches.
Bristol Rovers and Colchester United corners count, last 5 matches
Crawley Town
4
Chelsea U21
9
Newport County
11
York City
6
Peterborough United
2
5
Rochdale
8
Oldham Athletic
4
Accrington Stanley
1
Southampton
1
Cheltenham Town
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Key metrics
Cards
Bristol Rovers
8
last 5 matches
Colchester United
4
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Bristol Rovers received +100% more cards than Colchester United in the last 5 matches.
Bristol Rovers and Colchester United cards count, last 5 matches
Crawley Town
4
Chelsea U21
1
Newport County
2
York City
0
Peterborough United
1
1
Rochdale
2
Oldham Athletic
0
Accrington Stanley
0
Southampton
1
Cheltenham Town
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