What is our Chesterfield vs Colchester prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Chesterfield 3 - 1 Colchester
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Chesterfield and Colchester meet at the SMH Group Stadium, where the Spireites will be eager to bounce back from their 1-0 defeat to Port Vale and protect their place in the playoff race. Chesterfield had been difficult to beat on home soil, going four games unbeaten there before this fixture, and their attacking threat should make them dangerous again. Joel Randall picked up a knock last time out, meaning Josh Koroma could be called upon to provide an extra spark in the final third.
Colchester United, meanwhile, are struggling for consistency and arrive on a seven-game winless run in League Two after drawing 0-0 with Exeter City. The U’s did create opportunities, registering 1.33 expected goals, but their inability to turn chances into goals remains a concern. Their away form is particularly worrying, with Colchester conceding 2.20 goals per away game and still searching for their first away win in the recent run.
Chesterfield have the stronger home form and should be able to exploit Colchester’s defensive vulnerabilities. Therefore, our main betting tip firmly points toward Home Win, alongside Over 2.5 goals and Chesterfield Over 1.5 goals.
This League 2 match will be played on Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 19:45.
- Competition
- League 2
- Kick-off
- Tue 20 Oct, 19:45UK time
Chesterfield vs Colchester Betting Tips
| Betting Tip | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Correct ScoreChesterfield 3-1 Colchester | 11/1 | |
| Double Chance12 | 2/9 | |
| Draw No BetChesterfield | 2/11 | |
| Half Time/Full TimeChesterfield / Chesterfield | 5/4 | |
| Asian HandicapChesterfield -0.5 | 1/2 | |
| European HandicapColchester +3 | 1/5 | |
| Both Teams to ScoreYes | 8/11 | |
| Over / Under 1.5 GoalsOver 1.5 Goals | 2/11 | |
| Over / Under 2.5 GoalsOver 2.5 Goals | 8/13 | |
| Over / Under 3.5 GoalsOver 3.5 Goals | 6/4 | |
| Over / Under 4.5 GoalsUnder 4.5 Goals | 2/11 | |
| Clean SheetChesterfield: No | 8/15 | |
| Anytime GoalscorerLee Bonis | 1/1 | |
| First GoalscorerLee Bonis | 15/4 | |
| Total Corners9 - 11 | 13/8 |
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View OfferChesterfield Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ddwwwdlwdl | 1.60 |
| Home | ddwwdw | 2.00 |
| Away | wldl | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 50% | 25% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.70 | 4.33 | 2.75 |
| Scored | 2.10 | 2.67 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 1.60 | 1.67 | 1.50 |
| BTTS | 80% | 83% | 75% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 17% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 0% | 25% |
| Expected Goals | 2.04 | 2.03 | 2.05 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.22 | 1.33 | 1.05 |
Colchester Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wllddlddld | 0.80 |
| Home | wdddd | 1.40 |
| Away | llldl | 0.20 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.20 | 1.40 | 3.00 |
| Scored | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| Conceded | 1.40 | 0.60 | 2.20 |
| BTTS | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 40% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 1.30 | 1.34 | 1.26 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.51 | 1.09 | 1.92 |
Chesterfield vs Colchester Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Chesterfield (31%)
13 Matches
Colchester (31%)





