Rochdale travel to face Colchester in the League Two on Saturday 29 August (15:00 WAT). Colchester are 23rd with 12 points from 13 games (in the bottom three), while Rochdale sit 20th 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: WDLLL Most recently they beat Oldham 2–1 at home. At home they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 4. They average 1.0 scored and 1.7 conceded.
Rochdale's last 5: LLLDL Most recently they lost to Crawley Town 1–2 at home. On the road they have won 0 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.2 scored and 2.3 conceded.
Colchester arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 0.8 points a game against 0.3.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.9 goals: 1.6 for Colchester and 1.4 for Rochdale. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 52% and both teams to score at 60%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 75% chance at odds of 1.33. Predicted score: Colchester 1–1 Rochdale. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Colchester44%fair 2.28 · @2.32
Draw22%fair 4.59 · @3.35
Rochdale34%fair 2.91 · @2.95
2.93Expected goals
1.57Colchester xG
1.36Rochdale xG
60%Both score
52%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–111%
2–19%
1–08%
1–28%
0–17%
2–07%
From our goals model: Colchester 1.6 – 1.4 Rochdale 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
Colchester to win✓
44%
2.28
2.32
Double chance
Either team to win✓
78%
1.28
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
60%
1.67
1.73
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
75%
1.33
1.33
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
52%
1.91
1.95
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
69%
1.44
1.30
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
40%
2.49
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Colchester / FT Colchester✗
25%
3.95
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.16
–
Form
Colchester – last 6
WDLLLD
22 Aug
vs Oldham
2–1
W
15 Aug
@ Accrington ST
2–2
D
8 Aug
vs Southampton
0–2
L
1 Aug
@ Stevenage
0–1
L
28 Jul
vs Charlton
0–2
L
24 Jul
vs West Ham United U21
2–2
D
1.0Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Rochdale – last 6
LLLDLD
22 Aug
vs Crawley Town
1–2
L
15 Aug
@ Newport County
0–3
L
8 Aug
@ Bradford
0–2
L
1 Aug
@ Tranmere
2–2
D
28 Jul
vs FC Halifax Town
2–3
L
25 Jul
vs Farnham Town
2–2
D
1.2Scored / game
2.3Conceded / game
67%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Colchester and Rochdale.
What is the prediction for Colchester vs Rochdale?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.33.
Who will win Colchester vs Rochdale?
On our numbers Colchester have a 44% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Rochdale 34%.
How many goals will there be in Colchester vs Rochdale?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 52% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Colchester vs Rochdale?
Our predicted score is Colchester 1–1 Rochdale, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Colchester vs Rochdale?
Colchester vs Rochdale (League Two) kicks off on Saturday 29 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.
