Colchester City take on Salford City in a matchup between two sides performing below expectations but still capable of producing an open contest. Therefore, our prediction leans toward a 2-2 draw. The U's head into this match boosted by an impressive 4-1 win over Barnet, a result that ended their two-match winless run. Forward Samson Tovide remains doubtful, which slightly reduces their attacking depth, but their home numbers remain strong: 2.00 points per game, 1.20 goals scored, and a solid 0.60 goals conceded at their own ground. Their underlying metrics also hold up well, with 1.21 xG at home and a respectable 1.22 xGA.
The Lions, meanwhile, have lost five in a row but finally get defensive help with Luke Garbutt returning from suspension. Despite their poor recent results, their season-long stats are more balanced: they average 1.30 goals scored and 1.60 conceded, while their away attack (1.40 goals per game) often finds chances—supported by 1.18 xG away. The concern remains defensively, as they have kept just 20% clean sheets across all venues.
Given Colchester's better home form (2.00 PPG) and greater stability, our prediction firmly points toward Home Win, alongside Both Teams to Score (Colchester strong at home; Salford score 1.40 away on average), and Over 2.5 goals (Salford avg 2.90 total goals).
This League 2 match will be played on Saturday 28 February 2026 at 15:00.
What is our Colchester vs Salford prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Colchester 2 - 1 Salford
Colchester vs Salford Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-1 @ 800 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -150 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -800 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -300 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -118 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -400 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Jaden Williams @ 187 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Jaden Williams @ 600 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Colchester 0 @ -167 Odds
- European Handicap: Colchester +1 @ -275 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: 1X @ -275 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Colchester to Win @ -175 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Colchester to Win/Colchester to Win @ 250 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Colchester - No @ -275 Odds
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View OfferColchester Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lwldd | 1.50 |
| Home | wwlwd | 2.00 |
| Away | dwlld | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 60% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 1.60 | 1.80 | 1.40 |
| Scored | 0.90 | 1.20 | 0.60 |
| Conceded | 0.70 | 0.60 | 0.80 |
| BTTS | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 1.28 | 1.21 | 1.36 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.14 | 1.22 | 1.06 |
Salford Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lllll | 1.20 |
| Home | wwlll | 1.20 |
| Away | wwlll | 1.20 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.90 | 2.80 | 3.00 |
| Scored | 1.30 | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Conceded | 1.60 | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| BTTS | 50% | 60% | 40% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 1.40 | 1.62 | 1.18 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.36 | 1.09 | 1.64 |
Colchester vs Salford Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Previous Match Data between these 2 teams are not available
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