Value bet: Oldham to win @ 2.50 – our chance 43% vs 40% implied by the price (edge +8%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Quick tips for this match
ResultOldham to win ✓43% · @2.50
Double chanceEither team to win ✓78% · @1.35
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓51% · @1.91
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✗81% · fair 1.23
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–1 ✗13% · fair 7.75
Colchester vs Oldham preview and prediction
The match
Colchester host Oldham in the League Two on Friday 3 April, with kick-off at 15:00 (WAT) at Colchester Community Stadium. Colchester are 23rd with 12 points from 13 games (in the bottom three), while Oldham sit 18th on 15 points (in the bottom half). Only 3 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Colchester's last 5: LDLWD Most recently they lost to Milton Keynes Dons 0–1 away. They average 1.0 scored and 1.2 conceded.
Oldham's last 5: WWDWW Most recently they beat Notts County 3–0 at home. On the road they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 2.2 goals a game. 5 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Oldham arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.6 points a game against 1.0.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.2 goals: 1.0 for Colchester and 1.2 for Oldham. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 39%, both teams to score at 51%.
Value angle: Oldham to win at 2.50 – 43% on our numbers against 40% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 51% chance at odds of 1.91. Predicted score: Colchester 1–1 Oldham. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Colchester35%fair 2.88 · @2.70
Draw22%fair 4.52 · @3.20
Oldham43%fair 2.32 · @2.50
2.23Expected goals
1.03Colchester xG
1.20Oldham xG
51%Both score
39%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–113%
0–113%
1–011%
0–011%
1–28%
0–28%
From our goals model: Colchester 1.0 – 1.2 Oldham expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Oldham to win✓
43%
2.32
2.50 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✓
78%
1.28
1.35 ▲
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
51%
1.94
1.91
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
65%
1.53
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
61%
1.63
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
81%
1.23
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
47%
2.13
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Oldham / FT Oldham✓
23%
4.40
–
Correct score
Correct score 0–1✗
13%
7.75
–
Form
Colchester – last 5
LDLWD
18 Mar
@ Milton Keynes Dons
0–1
L
13 Mar
vs Crawley Town
0–0
D
3 Mar
@ Chesterfield
0–3
L
21 Feb
vs Barnet
4–1
W
17 Feb
@ Cambridge United
1–1
D
1.0Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
40%Both scored
40%Over 2.5
Oldham – last 5
WWDWW
24 Mar
vs Notts County
3–0
W
17 Mar
@ Chesterfield
3–0
W
3 Mar
@ Bromley
0–0
D
21 Feb
@ Gillingham
3–0
W
17 Feb
vs Bristol Rovers
2–0
W
2.2Scored / game
0.0Conceded / game
0%Both scored
60%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Colchester and Oldham.
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 51% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.91.
Who will win Colchester vs Oldham?
On our numbers Colchester have a 35% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Oldham 43%.
How many goals will there be in Colchester vs Oldham?
We expect about 2.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 39% likely and both teams score 51% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Colchester vs Oldham?
Our predicted score is Colchester 1–1 Oldham, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.2 goals in total.
When is Colchester vs Oldham?
Colchester vs Oldham (League Two) kicks off on Friday 3 April 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Colchester Community Stadium.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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