Colchester United vs Oldham Athletic Prediction & Stats | EFL League Two | 22/08
The encounter between Colchester United and Oldham Athletic is set to kick off at 15:00 on Saturday, 22/08.
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
Under 8.5 Corners
Why we predict under 8.5 corners
Our suggested pick is Corners – Under 8.5 for the Colchester United vs Oldham Athletic fixture.
Neither side is expected to generate many corner kicks in this game. With a more measured pace and limited final-third entries, this match could finish with fewer than nine total corners.
Key Betting Insights
Colchester United
Scored 6 goals in their last 5 matches
6 matches against Oldham Athletic ended in a draw
Conceded in 5 of their last 5 matches
Oldham Athletic
Scored 8 goals in their last 5 matches
6 matches against Colchester United ended in a draw
Under 10.5 corners landed in 4 of Oldham Athletic's last 5 matches
Under 8.5 Corners: 7/4
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Colchester United Preview
Colchester United has completed 1 fixtures in the EFL League Two, securing 0 wins, 1 draws, and 0 losses — an average of 1 points per game. In the EFL League Two, the team has scored 2 goals (2 per game) and conceded 2 (2 per game).
Across all competitions this season, Colchester United has played 54 matches, scoring 72 goals (1.33 per match) and conceding 60 (1.11 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Colchester United
Goals Scored:72
Goals Conceded:60
Average Goals Scored:1.33
Average Goals Conceded:1.11
Wins:21
Goal Difference:12
Date
Game
Result
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
25/04
Colchester United
0 - 1
Notts County
L
Colchester United to win the match: 5/4
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Oldham Athletic Preview
Across 1 EFL League Two matches, Oldham Athletic has posted 1 victories, 0 stalemates, and 0 defeats, averaging 3 points per fixture. In those games they scored 2 (2 per match) and conceded 0 (0 per match).
During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Oldham Athletic has earned 20 wins from 54 matches across all competitions, scoring 72 goals (1.33 per match) and conceding 67 (1.24 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Oldham Athletic
Goals Scored:72
Goals Conceded:67
Average Goals Scored:1.33
Average Goals Conceded:1.24
Wins:20
Goal Difference:5
Date
Game
Result
22/08
Colchester United
2 - 1
Oldham Athletic
L
15/08
Oldham Athletic
2 - 0
Port Vale
W
08/08
Stoke City
2 - 0
Oldham Athletic
L
02/05
Oldham Athletic
3 - 0
Accrington Stanley
W
25/04
Newport County
3 - 2
Oldham Athletic
L
Oldham Athletic to win the match: 6/4
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Statistical Insights for Colchester United vs Oldham Athletic
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 Colchester United vs Oldham Athletic fixture.
Key metrics
Team Form
Colchester United
England - EFL League Two
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
D
L
W
L
L
0.8
Home
L
L
W
W
L
1.2
Away
D
W
L
W
L
1.4
Oldham Athletic
England - EFL League Two
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
L
W
L
W
L
1.2
Home
W
W
L
D
W
2
Away
L
L
L
L
W
0.6
Home Win
6/4
40%
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Draw
11/10
47.62%
Away Win
6/4
39.22%
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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
Colchester United
6
last 5 matches
Oldham Athletic
8
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Oldham Athletic scored +33% more goals than Colchester United in the last 5 matches.
Colchester United and Oldham Athletic goals scored count, last 5 matches
Accrington Stanley
2
Southampton
0
Cheltenham Town
4
Notts County
0
Harrogate Town
0
1
Colchester United
2
Port Vale
0
Stoke City
3
Accrington Stanley
2
Newport County
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Key metrics
Goals Conceded
Colchester United
7
last 5 matches
Oldham Athletic
7
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Both teams conceded the same number of goals in the last 5 matches.
Colchester United and Oldham Athletic goals conceded count, last 5 matches
Accrington Stanley
2
Southampton
2
Cheltenham Town
1
Notts County
1
Harrogate Town
1
2
Colchester United
0
Port Vale
2
Stoke City
0
Accrington Stanley
3
Newport County
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Key metrics
Corners
Colchester United
15
last 5 matches
Oldham Athletic
15
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Both teams were awarded the same number of corners in the last 5 matches.
Colchester United and Oldham Athletic corners count, last 5 matches
Accrington Stanley
4
Southampton
1
Cheltenham Town
1
Notts County
4
Harrogate Town
5
2
Colchester United
1
Port Vale
3
Stoke City
5
Accrington Stanley
4
Newport County
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