Colchester United aim to build on their 2-1 win over Newport County, though forward Micah Mbick is unlikely to feature after picking up a knock — a minor setback given he's not a regular starter. Anyhow, we predict a 1-0 home win as Crawley struggle up front. Colchester’s home form has been their main strength this season, winning three of their last five and averaging 1.6 goals scored per home match. Defensively they concede just 0.8 per game at home, and their expected goals numbers (xG 1.46, xGA 1.50) show a balanced but slightly inconsistent profile.
Crawley Town remain hampered by injuries to Anderson and Loft. Their form is poor, with just one win in their last five matches and a worrying lack of goals — only 0.5 per game overall and failing to score in 60% of recent outings. Their away numbers are even weaker, averaging just 0.2 goals scored per away match despite a respectable defensive record.
Historically, Crawley have the edge (11 wins from 25), but current form shifts momentum towards the hosts. Given Crawley's strong home form and Crawley’s scoring issues, Home Win should be considered, with additional value on Under 2.5 goals and Colchester to Win to Nil.
This League 2 match will be played on Friday 13 March 2026 at 19:45.
What is our Colchester vs Crawley prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Colchester 1 - 0 Crawley
Colchester vs Crawley Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-0 @ 650 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): No @ -111 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: Under 2.5 Goals @ -106 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Under 1.5 Goals @ 275 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Jaden Williams @ 160 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Jaden Williams @ 500 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Colchester -0.5 @ -138 Odds
- European Handicap: Colchester +1 @ -500 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 @ -334 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Colchester to Win/Colchester to Win @ 175 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Colchester - Yes @ 150 Odds
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View OfferColchester Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wllwldwllw | 1.30 |
| Home | wlwwl | 1.80 |
| Away | lldlw | 0.80 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 60% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.20 | 2.40 | 2.00 |
| Scored | 1.10 | 1.60 | 0.60 |
| Conceded | 1.10 | 0.80 | 1.40 |
| BTTS | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 50% | 40% | 60% |
| Expected Goals | 1.37 | 1.46 | 1.27 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.31 | 1.50 | 1.12 |
Crawley Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wdwlllddld | 1.00 |
| Home | wlldd | 1.00 |
| Away | wdldl | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 1.70 | 2.40 | 1.00 |
| Scored | 0.60 | 1.00 | 0.20 |
| Conceded | 1.10 | 1.40 | 0.80 |
| BTTS | 20% | 40% | 0% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 20% | 60% |
| Failed to Score | 60% | 40% | 80% |
| Expected Goals | 1.45 | 1.43 | 1.46 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.47 | 1.57 | 1.37 |
Colchester vs Crawley Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Colchester (20%)
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Crawley (44%)
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