Swindon Town vs Colchester United Prediction & Stats | EFL League Two | 05/09
The encounter between Swindon Town and Colchester United is set to kick off at 15:00 on Saturday, 05/09.
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.
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1st Half Colchester United Win
Why we predict Colchester United to win the first half
Our betting tip is Colchester United to win the first half.
Colchester United often begin matches with high energy and quick transitions, which could catch Swindon Town off guard. The visitors have a good chance to edge in front before the interval.
Key Betting Insights
Swindon Town
Scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches
5 matches against Colchester United ended in a draw
Conceded in 4 of their last 5 matches
Colchester United
Scored 5 goals in their last 5 matches
5 matches against Swindon Town ended in a draw
Conceded in 4 of their last 5 matches
1st Half Colchester United Win: 9/4
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Swindon Town Preview
Swindon Town has completed 3 fixtures in the EFL League Two, securing 1 wins, 1 draws, and 1 losses — an average of 1.33 points per game. In the EFL League Two, the team has scored 2 goals (0.67 per game) and conceded 4 (1.33 per game).
Across all competitions this season, Swindon Town has played 59 matches, scoring 95 goals (1.61 per match) and conceding 78 (1.32 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Swindon Town
Goals Scored:98
Goals Conceded:79
Average Goals Scored:1.63
Average Goals Conceded:1.32
Wins:30
Goal Difference:19
Date
Game
Result
01/09
Swindon Town
3 - 1
Port Vale
W
29/08
Oldham Athletic
3 - 0
Swindon Town
L
22/08
Swindon Town
2 - 1
Cheltenham Town
W
15/08
Northampton Town
0 - 0
Swindon Town
D
08/08
Cardiff City
3 - 2
Swindon Town
L
Swindon Town to win the match: 6/4
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Colchester United Preview
Across 3 EFL League Two matches, Colchester United has posted 2 victories, 1 stalemates, and 0 defeats, averaging 2.33 points per fixture. In those games they scored 5 (1.67 per match) and conceded 3 (1 per match).
During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Colchester United has earned 23 wins from 56 matches across all competitions, scoring 75 goals (1.34 per match) and conceding 61 (1.09 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Colchester United
Goals Scored:75
Goals Conceded:63
Average Goals Scored:1.32
Average Goals Conceded:1.11
Wins:23
Goal Difference:12
Date
Game
Result
01/09
Bristol Rovers
2 - 0
Colchester United
L
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
Colchester United to win the match: 13/8
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Statistical Insights for Swindon Town 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 Swindon Town vs Colchester United fixture.
Key metrics
Team Form
Swindon Town
England - EFL League Two
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
W
L
W
D
L
1.4
Home
W
W
L
D
W
2
Away
L
D
L
L
L
0.2
Colchester United
England - EFL League Two
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
L
W
W
D
L
1.4
Home
W
W
L
L
W
1.8
Away
L
D
W
L
W
1.4
Home Win
6/4
39.22%
Draw
9/4
30.77%
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Away Win
6/4
40.32%
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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
Swindon Town
7
last 5 matches
Colchester United
5
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Swindon Town scored +40% more goals than Colchester United in the last 5 matches.
Swindon Town and Colchester United goals scored count, last 5 matches
Port Vale
3
Oldham Athletic
0
Cheltenham Town
2
Northampton Town
0
Cardiff City
2
0
Bristol Rovers
1
Rochdale
2
Oldham Athletic
2
Accrington Stanley
0
Southampton
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Key metrics
Goals Conceded
Swindon Town
8
last 5 matches
Colchester United
7
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Swindon Town conceded +14% more goals than Colchester United in the last 5 matches.
Swindon Town and Colchester United goals conceded count, last 5 matches
Port Vale
1
Oldham Athletic
3
Cheltenham Town
1
Northampton Town
0
Cardiff City
3
2
Bristol Rovers
0
Rochdale
1
Oldham Athletic
2
Accrington Stanley
2
Southampton
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Key metrics
Corners
Swindon Town
20
last 5 matches
Colchester United
20
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Both teams were awarded the same number of corners in the last 5 matches.
Swindon Town and Colchester United corners count, last 5 matches
Port Vale
10
Oldham Athletic
4
Cheltenham Town
2
Northampton Town
1
Cardiff City
3
2
Bristol Rovers
5
Rochdale
8
Oldham Athletic
4
Accrington Stanley
1
Southampton
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Key metrics
Cards
Swindon Town
8
last 5 matches
Colchester United
4
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Swindon Town received +100% more cards than Colchester United in the last 5 matches.
Swindon Town and Colchester United cards count, last 5 matches
Port Vale
1
Oldham Athletic
3
Cheltenham Town
1
Northampton Town
2
Cardiff City
1
1
Bristol Rovers
1
Rochdale
2
Oldham Athletic
0
Accrington Stanley
0
Southampton
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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