Bristol Rovers vs Colchester prediction & analysis
83%
Footrivo pick
Bristol Rovers or draw
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.21 · bookmaker 1.22 · Won ✓
10/10Rating
1.22Odds
1
Value bet: Bristol Rovers to win @ 1.81 – our chance 62% vs 55% implied by the price (edge +13%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Quick tips for this match
ResultBristol Rovers to win ✓62% · @1.81
Double chanceBristol Rovers or draw ✓83% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗61% · @1.73
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓79% · @1.28
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.16
Bristol Rovers vs Colchester preview and prediction
The match
Colchester travel to Memorial Stadium in the League Two on Tuesday 1 September (19:45 WAT) to face Bristol Rovers. Bristol Rovers are 17th with 16 points from 14 games (in the bottom half), while Colchester sit 23rd on 12 points (in the bottom three).
Form guide
Bristol Rovers's last 5: WDWLL Most recently they beat Crawley Town 2–0 away. At home they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 2.2 goals a game.
Colchester's last 5: WWDLL Most recently they beat Rochdale 1–0 at home. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.3 goals: 2.2 for Bristol Rovers and 1.1 for Colchester. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 57% and both teams to score at 61%.
Safer route: Bristol Rovers or draw (83%) at 1.22.
Both teams to score: yes (61%) at 1.73.
Value angle: Bristol Rovers to win at 1.81 – 62% on our numbers against 55% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Bristol Rovers or draw – a 83% chance at odds of 1.22. Predicted score: Bristol Rovers 2–1 Colchester. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Bristol Rovers62%fair 1.60 · @1.81
Draw20%fair 4.91 · @3.60
Colchester17%fair 5.78 · @4.10
3.27Expected goals
2.19Bristol Rovers xG
1.08Colchester xG
61%Both score
57%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–110%
2–09%
1–19%
1–08%
3–17%
3–07%
From our goals model: Bristol Rovers 2.2 – 1.1 Colchester 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
Bristol Rovers to win✓
62%
1.60
1.81 ▲
Double chance
Bristol Rovers or draw✓
83%
1.21
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
61%
1.65
1.73
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
79%
1.27
1.28
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
57%
1.75
1.85 ▲
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
64%
1.56
1.35
Half-time result
Bristol Rovers ahead at half-time✓
46%
2.15
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Bristol Rovers / FT Bristol Rovers✓
41%
2.46
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
10%
10.16
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Form
Bristol Rovers – last 6
WDWLLD
29 Aug
@ Crawley Town
2–0
W
25 Aug
vs Chelsea U21
2–2
D
22 Aug
vs Newport County
5–3
W
15 Aug
@ York
2–3
L
8 Aug
vs Peterborough
0–1
L
21 Jul
@ Forest Green
2–2
D
2.2Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Colchester – last 6
WWDLLL
29 Aug
vs Rochdale
1–0
W
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
0.8Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
33%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Bristol Rovers and Colchester.
What is the prediction for Bristol Rovers vs Colchester?
Our pick is Bristol Rovers or draw with a 83% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Bristol Rovers vs Colchester?
On our numbers Bristol Rovers have a 62% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Colchester 17%.
How many goals will there be in Bristol Rovers vs Colchester?
We expect about 3.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 57% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Bristol Rovers vs Colchester?
Our predicted score is Bristol Rovers 2–1 Colchester, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.3 goals in total.
When is Bristol Rovers vs Colchester?
Bristol Rovers vs Colchester (League Two) kicks off on Tuesday 1 September 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Memorial 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.
