League TwoMatchday 12

Chesterfield vs Colchester: prediction, tips and stats

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Our tips

Tip in 6d 11h

For matches from 3 pm UK time we publish the tips at noon, for earlier ones 3 hours before kick-off.

The match in numbers

1X2EloChesterfield119847%47%Draw26%27%Colchester114427%26%
Goalsattack/defenceBTTS49%O2.547%44%|exp. goals 1.4 : 1.0
H2Hlast 5 meetings
  1. Chesterfield3:0ColchesterW
  2. Colchester6:2ChesterfieldL
  3. Colchester1:0ChesterfieldL
  4. Chesterfield1:1ColchesterD
  5. Chesterfield0:0ColchesterD
Chesterfield's record: 1 win, 2 draws, 2 losses2.8 goals per match
Cornersleague corners9.7league 9.9under 9.5: 50%Expected corners: 9.7 in this match, 9.9 on average in the league.In this league 44% of matches end under 9.5 corners.
Yellow cardsleague yellows3.6league 3.7under 3.5: 52%Expected yellow cards: 3.6 in this match, 3.7 on average in the league.In this league 51% of matches end under 3.5 yellow cards.Chance of a red card in this match: 14%.
Refereeno referee data

Prediction: result and goals

Modelno odds, our statistical modelAttack/defenceour attack and defence ratings of the teams
Expected goals
Model1.5 : 1.1total 2.5Attack/defence1.4 : 1.0total 2.5
Chesterfield : Colchester
Most likely scores
Model1-112%1-012%2-19%0-0—2-09%0-18%Attack/defence1-113%1-012%2-19%0-09%2-09%0-19%
ModelAttack/defence1-11-112%1-113%1-01-012%1-012%2-12-19%2-19%0-00-0—0-09%2-02-09%2-09%0-10-18%0-19%
OutcomeModelAttack/defence
Under 3.5 goals75%77%77%
12 – no draw74%73%73%
1X – home team avoid defeat73%73%73%
Over 1.5 goals72%70%70%
Under 2.5 goals53%56%56%
X2 – away team avoid defeat53%54%54%
1 – Chesterfield win47%46% · Elo 47%46%· Elo 47%
Over 2.5 goals47%44%44%
Under 1.5 goals28%30%30%
2 – Colchester win27%27% · Elo 26%27%· Elo 26%
X – draw26%27% · Elo 27%27%· Elo 27%
Over 3.5 goals25%23%23%
Attack vs defence
Chesterfield attack vs Colchester defenceattack1577defence1532+45 pts to the attack
Colchester attack vs Chesterfield defenceattack1490defence1533−43 pts to the attack

1500 = league average, +100 pts = 1.2x the goals scored (attack) or 1.2x fewer conceded (defence). A description of both teams' strength turned into goals, not a tip: the model knows nothing of line-ups or motivation.

Shots on target, fouls, offsides

Shots on targetleague average
Over 7.5 · 55%likely more than usual in the leagueunder 45%over
We expect 8.1 in this match, 7.3 on average in the league.
LineChance of overLeague
6.569%61%
7.555%45%
8.542%27%
9.530%17%
Both teams combined. Main line in bold.
Each team on its own
Chesterfieldwe expect 5.9, league average 4.2 · chance of over 4.5: 68%
Colchesterwe expect 2.9, league average 3.1 · chance of over 3.5: 33%
Foulsleague average
Under 20.5 · 64%likely fewer than usual in the leagueunderover 36%
We expect 18.9 in this match, 20.8 on average in the league.
LineChance of overLeague
19.544%61%
20.536%57%
21.529%51%
22.523%45%
Both teams combined. Main line in bold.
Each team on its own
Chesterfieldwe expect 9.0, league average 10.2 · chance of over 10.5: 31%
Colchesterwe expect 9.7, league average 10.6 · chance of over 10.5: 38%
Offsidesleague average
Under 3.5 · 67%likely fewer than usual in the leagueunderover 33%
We expect 2.9 in this match, 3.3 on average in the league.
LineChance of overLeague
2.555%58%
3.533%41%
4.517%28%
5.58%11%
Both teams combined. Main line in bold.
Each team on its own
Chesterfieldwe expect 1.4, league average 1.7 · chance of over 1.5: 42%
Colchesterwe expect 1.4, league average 1.6 · chance of over 1.5: 41%

Counts cover 90 minutes, extra time excluded. Bookmakers settle on the league's official statistics, which can differ from ours by one.

Worth knowing before kick-off

  • Colchester concede a lot late on: 10 of 23 after the 75th minute Last 20 league matches. Usually about 25% of goals come after the 75th minute.
  • Chesterfield played 3 days ago
  • Colchester played 3 days ago

League form

League position

#TeamPWDLGoalsPts
7Chesterfield1043317:1415
19Colchester924310:1310
Full league table

Frequently asked questions

Who will win Chesterfield vs Colchester?

Chesterfield are the favourites. Chances: Chesterfield win 47%, draw 26%, Colchester win 27%. No odds for this match: chances from our statistical model.

How many goals will there be in Chesterfield vs Colchester?

Expected goals: 2.5 (Chesterfield 1.5, Colchester 1.1). Chance of over 2.5 goals: 47%. Most likely score: 1-1.

When is Chesterfield vs Colchester?

The League Two match kicks off 20 October 2026, 19:45 (UK time).