Crewe vs Colchester Prediction & Betting Tips | 31/01/2026

Crewe vs Colchester Prediction and Betting Tips | 31 January 2026

Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert

30 January 2026 • 08:16 UTC • 1 min read

Crewe vs Colchester Prediction and Betting Tips 31 January 2026

Crewe return home after a lively 2-2 draw with Bromley, and despite several injuries (Lankester, Tabiner, and Tracey are all sidelined) their home form remains a major strength. Given Colchester's attacking potential, our prediction leans toward a 2-2 draw. The Railwaymen average 1.80 points per game at home, scoring an impressive 2.20 goals per match and producing 100% BTTS in front of their own fans this season. Defensively, however, they remain fragile, conceding 1.20 goals per home game with 0 clean sheets across all venues. Their expected goals of 1.54 at home suggests they create enough to remain competitive, especially against mid-table sides.

Colchester travel to Cheshire after a narrow 1-0 loss to Grimsby, but their overall form is more positive than the result suggests. The U's average 1.50 PPG, and away from home they score 1.50 goals per match, with 75% BTTS on the road. Defensively they concede 1.50 away, making them vulnerable in open matches. Lisbie and Gape are pushing for starts and could add energy to the midfield.

With both sides showing attacking consistency and defensive issues, another high-scoring contest looks likely. Therefore, BTTS is our main betting tip (Crewe 100% BTTS at home; Colchester 75% BTTS away), alongside Over 2.5 goals and Draw (small stake).

This League 2 match will be played on Saturday 31 January 2026 at 15:00.

What is our Crewe vs Colchester prediction?

Our prediction for this match: Crewe 2 - 2 Colchester

Crewe vs Colchester Betting Tips

Correct Score: 2-2
Both Teams To Score (BTTS): Yes
Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals
Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals
Anytime Goalscorer: Emre Tezgel @ 210 Odds
First Goalscorer: Emre Tezgel @ 650 Odds
Asian Handicap: Colchester +0.5 @ -200 Odds
Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
Shots on Target (Total): Over 9.5
Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds

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Crewe Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	wdwld	1.30
Home	ddwdw	1.80
Away	wllld	0.80

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	30%	40%	20%
Average Goals Per Game	3.00	3.40	2.60
Scored	1.70	2.20	1.20
Conceded	1.30	1.20	1.40
BTTS	70%	100%	40%
Clean Sheets	0%	0%	0%
Failed to Score	30%	0%	60%
Expected Goals	1.40	1.54	1.26
Expected Goals Against	1.54	1.39	1.69

Colchester Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	dwwwl	1.50
Home	lwwwl	1.67
Away	lddw	1.25

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	40%	50%	25%
Average Goals Per Game	2.30	1.83	3.00
Scored	1.30	1.17	1.50
Conceded	1.00	0.67	1.50
BTTS	50%	33%	75%
Clean Sheets	30%	33%	25%
Failed to Score	30%	50%	0%
Expected Goals	1.50	1.60	1.35
Expected Goals Against	1.22	1.14	1.34