Value bet: Oldham to win @ 2.72 – our chance 41% vs 37% implied by the price (edge +12%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultOldham to win ✗41% · @2.72
Double chanceEither team to win ✓77% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓60% · @1.67
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓75% · @1.28
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–1 ✗9% · fair 11.44
Colchester vs Oldham preview and prediction
The match
Colchester host Oldham in the League Two on Saturday 22 August, with kick-off at 15:00 (WAT). 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: DLLLD Most recently they drew with Accrington ST 2–2 away. At home they have won 0 and lost 3 of their last 4. They average 1.0 scored and 2.0 conceded.
Oldham's last 5: WLWLL Most recently they beat Port Vale 2–0 at home. They average 1.5 scored and 1.5 conceded.
Oldham arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.0 points a game against 0.3.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 3 April 2026, finished Colchester 1–3 Oldham.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.8 goals: 1.4 for Colchester and 1.5 for Oldham. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 51%, both teams to score at 60%.
Value angle: Oldham to win at 2.72 – 41% on our numbers against 37% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 75% chance at odds of 1.28. Predicted score: Colchester 1–1 Oldham. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Colchester36%fair 2.79 · @2.45
Draw23%fair 4.35 · @3.40
Oldham41%fair 2.43 · @2.72
2.82Expected goals
1.35Colchester xG
1.47Oldham xG
60%Both score
51%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
0–19%
1–29%
1–08%
2–18%
0–26%
From our goals model: Colchester 1.4 – 1.5 Oldham expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Colchester vs Oldham?
On our numbers Colchester have a 36% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Oldham 41%.
How many goals will there be in Colchester vs Oldham?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 51% likely and both teams score 60% 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 2.8 goals in total.
When is Colchester vs Oldham?
Colchester vs Oldham (League Two) kicks off on Saturday 22 August 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time).
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.
