Colchester vs Oldham Prediction & Betting Tips | 03/04/2026

Colchester vs Oldham Prediction and Betting Tips | 3 April 2026

Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert

2 April 2026 • 19:09 UTC • 1 min read

Colchester vs Oldham Prediction and Betting Tips 3 April 2026

Colchester take on Oldham on Friday afternoon, with the hosts still battling inconsistency after a 1-1 draw against Walsall. As the U's do not seem to be at their sharpest, we predict a 1-0 away win. Injuries to Araujo, Mbick, and Perry limit Colchester’s options, and their overall numbers (0.90 points per game and only 0.80 goals scored on average) highlight their attacking struggles. At home they’re slightly better, but still fail to score in 50% of recent matches.

Oldham, meanwhile, arrive as one of the league’s most in-form sides, winning eight of their last ten and averaging an impressive 2.50 points per game. Their defensive record stands out—80% clean sheets overall, and a perfect 100% at home—though away from home they concede slightly more (0.60 per game). Their attack remains reliable with 2.00 goals scored on average on the road.

As Oldham's current form strongly favours the visitors, we are tempted to place our bets on Away Win, alongside Under 2.5 goals and Colchester to Win to Nil.

This League 2 match will be played on Friday 3 April 2026 at 15:00.

What is our Colchester vs Oldham prediction?

Our prediction for this match: Colchester 0 - 1 Oldham

Colchester vs Oldham Betting Tips

Correct Score: 0-1 @ 800 Odds
Both Teams to Score (BTTS): No @ 100 Odds
Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -1000 Odds
Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -350 Odds
Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ -125 Odds
Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Under 1.5 Goals @ 240 Odds
Anytime Goalscorer: Mike Fondop-Talom @ 187 Odds
First Goalscorer: Mike Fondop-Talom @ 550 Odds
Asian Handicap: Oldham +0.5 @ -200 Odds
European Handicap: Oldham +1 @ -200 Odds
Shots on Target (Home): Under 2.5
Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
Shots on Target (Total): Over 2.5
Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
Double Chance: X2 @ -200 Odds
Draw No Bet: Oldham to Win @ -120 Odds
Half Time/Full Time: Oldham to Win/Oldham to Win @ 333 Odds
Clean Sheet: Oldham - Yes @ 240 Odds

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Colchester Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	ldwllwdlld	0.90
Home	wldd	1.25
Away	ldlwll	0.67

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	20%	25%	17%
Average Goals Per Game	1.90	2.00	1.83
Scored	0.80	1.25	0.50
Conceded	1.10	0.75	1.33
BTTS	40%	50%	33%
Clean Sheets	10%	25%	0%
Failed to Score	60%	50%	67%
Expected Goals	1.36	1.50	1.26
Expected Goals Against	1.50	1.51	1.49

Oldham Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	wwwdwwwwwl	2.50
Home	wwwww	3.00
Away	wdwwl	2.00

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	80%	100%	60%
Average Goals Per Game	2.20	1.80	2.60
Scored	1.90	1.80	2.00
Conceded	0.30	0.00	0.60
BTTS	20%	0%	40%
Clean Sheets	80%	100%	60%
Failed to Score	10%	0%	20%
Expected Goals	1.57	1.61	1.54
Expected Goals Against	1.35	1.19	1.51