Colchester host Accrington in a postponed League Two fixture with the hosts still holding slim playoff hopes after a convincing 3-0 win over Swindon. As Colchester face a must-win situation, we predict a 1-0 home win. Colchester’s form has been inconsistent (1.10 PPG), with just 0.80 goals scored per game and a high 50% failed-to-score rate, though they are slightly more effective at home. The U's could be without midfielder Arthur Read, who is doubtful after a weekend knock.
Accrington, meanwhile, head into Tuesday's game with little to play for and in poor form (0.50 PPG), struggling badly in attack with just 0.50 goals scored per match and a worrying 75% failed-to-score rate away from home. Defender Donald Love is also unlikely to feature, further weakening a side that has failed to win any of their recent away matches.
Given Colchester's better motivation and slightly stronger form, we believe that there is big value in betting on Home Win, alongside Colchester to Win to Nil and Under 2.5 goals as both teams struggle offensively.
This League 2 match will be played on Tuesday 14 April 2026 at 19:45.
What is our Colchester vs Accrington prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Colchester 1 - 0 Accrington
Colchester vs Accrington Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-0 @ 550 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): No @ -125 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -1000 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -334 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ -118 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Under 1.5 Goals @ 240 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Will Goodwin @ 200 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Will Goodwin @ 600 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Colchester -0.5 @ -174 Odds
- European Handicap: Colchester +1 @ -700 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Under 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 2.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -400 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Colchester to Win @ -500 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Colchester to Win/Colchester to Win @ 140 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Colchester - Yes @ 110 Odds
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View OfferColchester Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | llwdlldlww | 1.10 |
| Home | lddlw | 1.00 |
| Away | lwllw | 1.20 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 1.90 | 2.00 | 1.80 |
| Scored | 0.80 | 1.00 | 0.60 |
| Conceded | 1.10 | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| BTTS | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 50% | 40% | 60% |
| Expected Goals | 1.60 | 1.74 | 1.46 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.49 | 1.23 | 1.75 |
Accrington Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | llddlllwll | 0.50 |
| Home | ldllwl | 0.67 |
| Away | ldll | 0.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 10% | 17% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.00 | 2.17 | 1.75 |
| Scored | 0.50 | 0.67 | 0.25 |
| Conceded | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 |
| BTTS | 30% | 33% | 25% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 17% | 25% |
| Failed to Score | 60% | 50% | 75% |
| Expected Goals | 0.99 | 1.01 | 0.95 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.61 | 1.63 | 1.58 |
Colchester vs Accrington Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Colchester (10%)
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Accrington (70%)
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