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Colchester vs Walsall prediction

Colchester vs Walsall prediction for the League Two on 31 Oct 2026: Over 1.5 (73%). Probabilities, betting markets, form, H2H and stats.

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Saturday31October 2026
ColchesterWalsall
1 - 3Full time · Sat 31 OctHT 1-1
Colchester Community Stadium, Colchester

Match events

ColchesterWalsall
  1. 3'Goal: Declan SkuraAssist: Reece Smith
  2. 34'Yellow card: Elicha AhuiFoul
  3. Penalty goal: Jack Payne (pen)35'
  4. Substitution: Leon ChiwomeOff: Jaden Williams45'

HT 1-1

  1. 68'Yellow card: Lewis SimperFoul
  2. 71'Substitution: Andrew DallasOff: Taione Richard Evumena Sodje
  3. 71'Substitution: Lewis SimperOff: Courtney Alphonso Clarke
  4. Yellow card: Paul DigbyFoul77'
  5. Substitution: Jay WilliamsOff: Ben perry78'
  6. Substitution: Oscar thornOff: Bradley ihionvein78'
  7. 79'Goal: Aaron PressleyAssist: Mason·Hancock
  8. 83'Yellow card: Mason·HancockFoul
  9. Substitution: Kane Vincent-YoungOff: Kien Connelly86'
  10. 90+4'Substitution: Charlie CrewOff: Sven Sprangler
  11. 90+6'Goal: Courtney Alphonso Clarke

Our verdict

Over 1.5 ✓

Over 1.5

Bet365 1.28

73%

✓ This tip was correct · final score 1-3

Expected goals2.6

Win probability

1 · Colchester36%
Fair odds 2.78
X · Draw28%
Fair odds 3.57
2 · Walsall36%
Fair odds 2.78

Match statistics

  • 45%Possession55%
  • 2.73Expected goals (xG)1.76
  • 21Total shots18
  • 6Shots on target9
  • 6Shots off target5
  • 9Blocked shots4
  • 15Shots inside the box11
  • 10Corners6
  • 4Offsides2
  • 12Fouls16
  • 1Yellow cards3
  • 0Red cards0
  • 5Goalkeeper saves5
  • 372Passes450
  • 268Accurate passes351

Line-ups

Colchester

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  1. 22T. Lo-TutalaG
  2. 30K. Vincent-YoungD
  3. 5J. TuckerD
  4. 20S. RaggettD
  5. 3E. IandoloD
  6. 26J. WilliamsM
  7. 6P. DigbyM
  8. 27O. ThornM
  9. 10J. PayneM
  10. 12M. SesayM
  11. 11L. ChiwomeF

Substitutes

  1. 2R. HuntD
  2. 9B. IhionvienF
  3. 4Ben PerryM
  4. 1T. SmithG
  5. 24F. TerryD
  6. 17Jaden WilliamsF
  7. 39K. ConnellyF

Coach: D. Cowley

Walsall

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  1. 1J. WardG
  2. 22E. AhuiD
  3. 25D. SkuraD
  4. 4J. ConnollyD
  5. 3M. HancockD
  6. 8C. CrewM
  7. 15Isaac MooreM
  8. 10L. SimperM
  9. 7Taione Richard Evumena SodjeM
  10. 11R. SmithM
  11. 19A. PressleyF

Substitutes

  1. 26R. LeakD
  2. 6S. SpranglerM
  3. 31Tom WoosterG
  4. 9A. DallasF
  5. 29J. FurlongD
  6. 17Courtney ClarkeM
  7. 37A. AdomahF

Coach: Lee Grant

Betting markets

Expected goals 1.28 – 1.28
0.5 goalsOver92.3%Under7.7%
1.5 goalsOver72.5%Under27.5%
2.5 goalsOver47.1%Under52.9%
3.5 goalsOver25.5%Under74.5%
4.5 goalsOver11.7%Under88.3%

Market percentages come from our model's expected goals for each side. Fair odds are 100 ÷ probability.

Model comparison

ColchesterWalsall
33%Form67%
20%Attack80%
77%Defence23%
50%Head to head50%
50%Expected goals50%
50%Overall50%

Last matches

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League Two table

League Two table
#TeamP+/-Pts
1Salford City14+1031
2Barnet13+1026
3Walsall13+922
4Crewe14022
5Cheltenham14-221
6Grimsby14+620
7York14+320
8Gillingham14+120
9Accrington ST14+619
10Chesterfield14+319
11Tranmere14+219
12Exeter City14+219
13Swindon Town14-219
14Newport County14+318
15Shrewsbury14-518
16Fleetwood Town14017
17Bristol Rovers14-616
18Port Vale12-415
19Rochdale14-915
20Northampton12014
21Oldham13-512
22Rotherham14-712
23Colchester13-712
24Crawley Town12-89
See full table ›

Top scorers

League Two top scorers
#PlayerMGoals
1K. TshimangaBarnet1310
2C. McCannCheltenham139
3A. PressleyWalsall129
4A. DrinanSwindon Town148
5P. MullinRotherham148

Season statistics

This season, all competitions we cover
StatColchesterWalsall
Played23
Wins01
Draws21
Losses01
Goals for (avg)0.52
Goals against (avg)0.51.7
Clean sheets11
Failed to score10
Best win streak01

Recent goal lines

How many of each team's last 3 games went over the line

Over 1.51/23/3
Over 2.50/22/3
Over 3.50/21/3
BTTS – yes1/22/3

Match preview

Colchester host Walsall in the League Two (Regular Season - 14) at Colchester Community Stadium, Colchester, with kick-off on Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 16:00 WAT.

Our prediction model makes Colchester narrow favourites, giving Colchester a 36% chance of winning, 28% for the draw and 36% for Walsall. Our tip is: Over 1.5.

Colchester have taken 2 points from their last 2 games (0W 2D 0L). Walsall have taken 4 points from their last 3 games (1W 1D 1L).

On the goals markets, we expect a tighter game, with only a 47% chance of over 2.5 goals and a 53% chance that both teams score.

Competition
England League Two
Date
Saturday, 31 October 2026, 16:00 WAT
Venue
Colchester Community Stadium, Colchester

TodaysPrediction analysis team

Model-based football predictions. How our predictions work

Quick answers

When is Colchester vs Walsall?

Colchester vs Walsall kicks off on Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 16:00 West Africa Time.

Which competition is Colchester vs Walsall in?

The match is in the England League Two.

Where are Colchester and Walsall in the table?

Colchester are 23rd and Walsall are 3rd in the League Two.

Who will win Colchester vs Walsall?

Our prediction is Over 1.5. Win probabilities: Colchester 36%, draw 28%, Walsall 36%.

Will both teams score in Colchester vs Walsall?

We estimate a 53% chance that both teams score, so our BTTS tip is Yes.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Colchester vs Walsall?

We estimate a 47% chance of three or more goals, so our tip is Under 2.5 goals.

Are these predictions guaranteed?

No. They are statistical estimates. A 70% tip should still lose about three times in ten, so only stake what you can afford to lose.

How often are predictions updated?

Predictions refresh automatically through the day as new data arrives, and every tip is marked right or wrong after full time.

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