Colchester United vs Rochdale Prediction & Stats | EFL League Two | 29/08
The encounter between Colchester United and Rochdale is set to kick off at 15:00 on Saturday, 29/08.
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
Colchester United Win To Nil
Why we predict Colchester United to win to nil
Our betting pick is Colchester United Win to Nil for the Colchester United vs Rochdale contest.
We anticipate Colchester United to control the game and secure victory while maintaining defensive solidity. Their ability to score and keep a clean sheet makes this a strong selection.
Key Betting Insights
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
Rochdale
Scored 5 goals in their last 5 matches
Conceded in 5 of their last 5 matches
Both teams scored in 3 out of Rochdale's last 5 matches
Colchester United Win To Nil: 11/4
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Colchester United Preview
Colchester United has completed 2 fixtures in the EFL League Two, securing 1 wins, 1 draws, and 0 losses — an average of 2 points per game. In the EFL League Two, the team has scored 4 goals (2 per game) and conceded 3 (1.5 per game).
Across all competitions this season, Colchester United has played 55 matches, scoring 74 goals (1.35 per match) and conceding 61 (1.11 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Colchester United
Goals Scored:74
Goals Conceded:61
Average Goals Scored:1.35
Average Goals Conceded:1.11
Wins:22
Goal Difference:13
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: 1/50
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Rochdale Preview
Across 2 EFL League Two matches, Rochdale has posted 0 victories, 0 stalemates, and 2 defeats, averaging 0 points per fixture. In those games they scored 1 (0.5 per match) and conceded 5 (2.5 per match).
During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Rochdale has earned 34 wins from 53 matches across all competitions, scoring 96 goals (1.81 per match) and conceding 55 (1.04 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Rochdale
Goals Scored:96
Goals Conceded:55
Average Goals Scored:1.81
Average Goals Conceded:1.04
Wins:34
Goal Difference:41
Date
Game
Result
29/08
Colchester United
1 - 0
Rochdale
L
22/08
Rochdale
1 - 2
Crawley Town
L
15/08
Newport County
3 - 0
Rochdale
L
08/08
Bradford City
2 - 0
Rochdale
L
01/08
Tranmere Rovers
2 - 2
Rochdale
D
Rochdale to win the match: 2/1
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Statistical Insights for Colchester United vs Rochdale
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 Rochdale fixture.
Key metrics
Team Form
Colchester United
England - EFL League Two
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
W
D
L
W
L
1.4
Home
W
L
L
W
W
1.8
Away
D
W
L
W
L
1.4
Rochdale
England - EFL League Two
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
L
L
L
L
D
0.2
Home
L
W
D
W
L
1.4
Away
L
L
D
D
W
1
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Home Win
6/5
45.45%
Draw
11/5
31.25%
Away Win
5/2
28.57%
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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
8
last 5 matches
Rochdale
3
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Colchester United scored +167% more goals than Rochdale in the last 5 matches.
Colchester United and Rochdale goals scored count, last 5 matches
Oldham Athletic
2
Accrington Stanley
2
Southampton
0
Cheltenham Town
4
Notts County
0
0
Colchester United
1
Crawley Town
0
Newport County
0
Bradford City
2
Tranmere Rovers
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Key metrics
Goals Conceded
Colchester United
7
last 5 matches
Rochdale
10
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Rochdale conceded +43% more goals than Colchester United in the last 5 matches.
Colchester United and Rochdale goals conceded count, last 5 matches
Oldham Athletic
1
Accrington Stanley
2
Southampton
2
Cheltenham Town
1
Notts County
1
1
Colchester United
2
Crawley Town
3
Newport County
2
Bradford City
2
Tranmere Rovers
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Key metrics
Corners
Colchester United
18
last 5 matches
Rochdale
19
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Rochdale received +6% more corners than Colchester United in the last 5 matches.
Colchester United and Rochdale corners count, last 5 matches
Oldham Athletic
8
Accrington Stanley
4
Southampton
1
Cheltenham Town
1
Notts County
4
3
Colchester United
5
Crawley Town
6
Newport County
2
Bradford City
3
Tranmere Rovers
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Key metrics
Cards
Colchester United
6
last 5 matches
Rochdale
11
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Rochdale received +83% more cards than Colchester United in the last 5 matches.
Colchester United and Rochdale cards count, last 5 matches
Oldham Athletic
2
Accrington Stanley
0
Southampton
0
Cheltenham Town
1
Notts County
3
2
Colchester United
4
Crawley Town
3
Newport County
2
Bradford City
0
Tranmere Rovers
Dave Kuzio
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Dave is an established football tipster and NCTJ and NCE qualified journalist. He has over 23 years experience writing for sports websites including Teletext Sport, and providing betting tips for some of the biggest football betting sites. For his sins, he is a Barnsley FC supporter and gets to as many games as possible with his two sons.
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