Match events
- 3'Goal: Declan SkuraAssist: Reece Smith
- 34'Yellow card: Elicha AhuiFoul
- Penalty goal: Jack Payne (pen)35'
- Substitution: Leon ChiwomeOff: Jaden Williams45'
HT 1-1
- 68'Yellow card: Lewis SimperFoul
- 71'Substitution: Andrew DallasOff: Taione Richard Evumena Sodje
- 71'Substitution: Lewis SimperOff: Courtney Alphonso Clarke
- Yellow card: Paul DigbyFoul77'
- Substitution: Jay WilliamsOff: Ben perry78'
- Substitution: Oscar thornOff: Bradley ihionvein78'
- 79'Goal: Aaron PressleyAssist: Mason·Hancock
- 83'Yellow card: Mason·HancockFoul
- Substitution: Kane Vincent-YoungOff: Kien Connelly86'
- 90+4'Substitution: Charlie CrewOff: Sven Sprangler
- 90+6'Goal: Courtney Alphonso Clarke
Our verdict
Over 1.5
Bet365 1.28
✓ This tip was correct · final score 1-3
Win probability
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
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 22T. Lo-TutalaG
- 30K. Vincent-YoungD
- 5J. TuckerD
- 20S. RaggettD
- 3E. IandoloD
- 26J. WilliamsM
- 6P. DigbyM
- 27O. ThornM
- 10J. PayneM
- 12M. SesayM
- 11L. ChiwomeF
Substitutes
- 2R. HuntD
- 9B. IhionvienF
- 4Ben PerryM
- 1T. SmithG
- 24F. TerryD
- 17Jaden WilliamsF
- 39K. ConnellyF
Coach: D. Cowley
Walsall
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1J. WardG
- 22E. AhuiD
- 25D. SkuraD
- 4J. ConnollyD
- 3M. HancockD
- 8C. CrewM
- 15Isaac MooreM
- 10L. SimperM
- 7Taione Richard Evumena SodjeM
- 11R. SmithM
- 19A. PressleyF
Substitutes
- 26R. LeakD
- 6S. SpranglerM
- 31Tom WoosterG
- 9A. DallasF
- 29J. FurlongD
- 17Courtney ClarkeM
- 37A. AdomahF
Coach: Lee Grant
Betting markets
Expected goals 1.28 – 1.28Half time / full time result. 1 = Colchester, X = draw, 2 = Walsall.
Asian handicap applied to Colchester.
Market percentages come from our model's expected goals for each side. Fair odds are 100 ÷ probability.
Model comparison
Last matches
Newest firstLeague Two table
| # | Team | P | +/- | Pts | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salford City | 14 | 10 | 1 | 3 | +10 | 31 | WWWWW |
| 2 | Barnet | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | +10 | 26 | DWDLW |
| 3 | Walsall | 13 | 5 | 7 | 1 | +9 | 22 | WLWDD |
| 4 | Crewe | 14 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 22 | DLLWW |
| 5 | Cheltenham | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 21 | LWWLL |
| 6 | Grimsby | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | +6 | 20 | WWDLL |
| 7 | York | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | +3 | 20 | LLWDD |
| 8 | Gillingham | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | +1 | 20 | WLDLW |
| 9 | Accrington ST | 14 | 4 | 7 | 3 | +6 | 19 | DWDWD |
| 10 | Chesterfield | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | +3 | 19 | LWDLD |
| 11 | Tranmere | 14 | 4 | 7 | 3 | +2 | 19 | WDWLD |
| 12 | Exeter City | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | +2 | 19 | LWWDW |
| 13 | Swindon Town | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | -2 | 19 | WDWDL |
| 14 | Newport County | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 | +3 | 18 | WLDDW |
| 15 | Shrewsbury | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | -5 | 18 | LDWWL |
| 16 | Fleetwood Town | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 17 | WLLWD |
| 17 | Bristol Rovers | 14 | 5 | 1 | 8 | -6 | 16 | LDLLL |
| 18 | Port Vale | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | -4 | 15 | WLDWW |
| 19 | Rochdale | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | -9 | 15 | LLDLD |
| 20 | Northampton | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 14 | DWLWD |
| 21 | Oldham | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | -5 | 12 | LDLWD |
| 22 | Rotherham | 14 | 2 | 6 | 6 | -7 | 12 | LDDLL |
| 23 | Colchester | 13 | 2 | 6 | 5 | -7 | 12 | LLDDL |
| 24 | Crawley Town | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | -8 | 9 | WDLLD |
Top scorers
| # | Player | M | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 10 | |
| 2 | 13 | 9 | |
| 3 | 12 | 9 | |
| 4 | 14 | 8 | |
| 5 | 14 | 8 |
Season statistics
This season, all competitions we cover| Stat | Colchester | Walsall |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 2 | 3 |
| Wins | 0 | 1 |
| Draws | 2 | 1 |
| Losses | 0 | 1 |
| Goals for (avg) | 0.5 | 2 |
| Goals against (avg) | 0.5 | 1.7 |
| Clean sheets | 1 | 1 |
| Failed to score | 1 | 0 |
| Best win streak | 0 | 1 |
Recent goal lines
How many of each team's last 3 games went over the line
| Over 1.5 | 1/2 | 3/3 |
|---|---|---|
| Over 2.5 | 0/2 | 2/3 |
| Over 3.5 | 0/2 | 1/3 |
| BTTS – yes | 1/2 | 2/3 |
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.

