EFL League TwoColchester Community Stadium, Colchester14°2,4 mm18 km/h

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    Colchester UnitedColchester UnitedCounter-attacks & crosses
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    Cheltenham TownCheltenham TownLow block & direct
    The model's lean: 1 · Colchester United (51%)

    Colchester United – Cheltenham Town · EFL League Two

    1 · Colchester United 51%X 25%24% Cheltenham Town · 2

    Analysis: Colchester United – Cheltenham Town

    Erik Lindberg · · Written from the model's numbers · How the predictions work

    TEXT (corrected):

    Colchester United's 51% win probability stands out as the key figure in this matchup against Cheltenham Town. Despite their slightly lower points tally, the model leans towards the hosts, suggesting they have more to offer than the table shows. With a higher expected goals margin of 1.65 to 1.05, Colchester's attacking approach is likely to test Cheltenham's defenses more severely.

    Cheltenham holds a narrow edge in points, having collected 8 to Colchester's 7, yet the expected points tell a different story, favoring Cheltenham at 6.9 to Colchester's 5.3. This contradiction highlights the visitors' ability to grind out results, though it doesn't necessarily translate to offensive prowess. The head-to-head record, albeit from a small sample of four matches, tilts heavily towards Colchester with three wins. Yet, these encounters weigh less in the overall analysis than current form and expected goals.

    The expectation of a tight game with a model-suggested 1-1 scoreline underscores the balance. However, a 1-0 victory for Colchester is also among the most likely outcomes. The odds may find some value in the over 2.5 goals market, as the model gives it a slight edge at 51%, alongside a 53% chance of both teams scoring.

    Colchester UnitedColchester United
    Form DWWLL
    League ranking xG #10xGA #21xT #4xP/match #21Points #12
    Key players
    • Rob HuntFxG 0.01 · xT 0.05
    • Jack PayneCAMxG 0.30 · xT 0.26
    • Kane Vincent YoungRBxG 0.00 · xT 0.14
    Cheltenham TownCheltenham Town
    Form WLDWD
    League ranking xG #16xGA #18xT #21xP/match #9Points #8
    Key players
    • Charlie Liam McCannCAMxG 0.35 · xT 0.14
    • Ryan BroomRWxG 0.12 · xT 0.04
    • Jake EvansRWxG 0.24 · xT 0.12

    Match prediction: Colchester United – Cheltenham Town

    Predicted score matrix

    Cheltenham Town →
    Colchester United →
    0
    1
    2
    3
    4+
    0
    0–07.1%
    0–16.7%
    0–23.7%
    0–31.3%
    0–4+0.4%
    1
    1–010.7%
    1–112.0%
    1–26.1%
    1–32.2%
    1–4+0.7%
    2
    2–09.1%
    2–19.6%
    2–25.0%
    2–31.8%
    2–4+0.6%
    3
    3–05.0%
    3–15.3%
    3–22.8%
    3–31.0%
    3–4+0.3%
    4+
    4+–03.0%
    4+–13.1%
    4+–21.6%
    4+–30.6%
    4+–4+0.2%
    Probability per final score. Rows = home goals, columns = away goals.

    Most likely scorelines

    1. 1.1-112%
    2. 2.1-011%
    3. 3.2-110%
    4. 4.2-09%
    5. 5.0-07%
    Expected goals
    1,65–1,05
    Both teams to score
    53%

    Over/under goals

    Expected goals: 2,7
    Under 2,549%
    –
    Over 2,551%
    –

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    01 · 2 legs

    Safe

    • Colchester United to win51%
    • Under 3.5 goals71%

    Combined probability

    34%

    Fair odds

    2.90

    Two legs pulling the same way — the probability is computed exactly from the score matrix, not multiplied.

    02 · 3 legs

    Balanced

    • Colchester United to win51%
    • Over 2.5 goals51%
    • Bradley Osezele Akhigbe Philip Ihionvien to score34%

    Combined probability

    –

    Fair odds

    –

    The whole slip is priced jointly via 20,000 simulated matches — the scorer interacts with result and total goals, never naive multiplication.

    03 · 4 legs

    Bold

    • Both teams to score53%
    • Over 2.5 goals51%
    • Bradley Osezele Akhigbe Philip Ihionvien to score34%
    • Ben Edward Stevenson to be booked22%

    Combined probability

    –

    Fair odds

    –

    The goal-fest: both teams score with at least three goals, plus the match's most likely scorer and card candidate — all priced jointly via 20,000 simulated matches.

    Odds & value

    No odds available yet.

    Statistics

    Head-to-head

    4 matches
    Colchester United 3Draw 0Cheltenham Town 1
    Goals: 8–3 (⌀ 2,8)

    Head-to-head based on League Two data since 2023.

    xG & xGA per match — 3-game rolling average

    Solid line = created (xG), dashed = conceded (xGA).

    Colchester United
    Cheltenham Town
    When goals are scored and conceded — 2026
    Colchester United (6–8)
    Cheltenham Town (10–9)
    Pass networks

    Last 5 matches. Circle size = pass volume, line width = combinations between players. Attacking left to right.

    Colchester United
    Jack Tucker: 226 passningar, xT 0.58TuckerSean Aidan Raggett: 215 passningar, xT 0.04RaggettJack Payne: 207 passningar, xT 1.35PayneEllis Iandolo: 200 passningar, xT 1.41IandoloRob Hunt: 139 passningar, xT 0.26HuntKane Vincent Young: 138 passningar, xT 0.46YoungThimothée Jacques Orcel Lo-Tutala: 130 passningar, xT 0.38Lo-TutalaOscar Thorn: 72 passningar, xT 0.95ThornJonathan Moses Momoh Sesay: 64 passningar, xT 0.41SesayHarry Anderson: 59 passningar, xT 0.19AndersonFrankie Terry: 46 passningar, xT 0.22Terry
    Cheltenham Town
    Robbie David Cundy: 148 passningar, xT 0.14CundyJonathan Robert Tomkinson: 146 passningar, xT 0.32TomkinsonPierce Liam Sweeney: 133 passningar, xT 0.13SweeneyWylliam Sam Stanway: 110 passningar, xT 0.22StanwayJoseph William George Tomlinson: 103 passningar, xT 0.15TomlinsonCharlie Liam McCann: 99 passningar, xT 0.36McCannBen Edward Stevenson: 87 passningar, xT 0.49StevensonShaun Daniel McWilliams: 69 passningar, xT 0.14McWilliamsGeorge Damien Nurse: 64 passningar, xT 0.01NurseJake Evans: 60 passningar, xT 0.44EvansJames Steven Wilson: 59 passningar, xT 0.12Wilson
    xT networks

    The same network weighted by offensive threat (xT): circle size = threat created by the player, line width = threat of the combinations. Last 5 matches, attacking left to right.

    Colchester United
    Jack Tucker: 226 passningar, xT 0.58TuckerSean Aidan Raggett: 215 passningar, xT 0.04RaggettJack Payne: 207 passningar, xT 1.35PayneEllis Iandolo: 200 passningar, xT 1.41IandoloRob Hunt: 139 passningar, xT 0.26HuntKane Vincent Young: 138 passningar, xT 0.46YoungThimothée Jacques Orcel Lo-Tutala: 130 passningar, xT 0.38Lo-TutalaOscar Thorn: 72 passningar, xT 0.95ThornJonathan Moses Momoh Sesay: 64 passningar, xT 0.41SesayHarry Anderson: 59 passningar, xT 0.19AndersonFrankie Terry: 46 passningar, xT 0.22Terry
    Cheltenham Town
    Robbie David Cundy: 148 passningar, xT 0.14CundyJonathan Robert Tomkinson: 146 passningar, xT 0.32TomkinsonPierce Liam Sweeney: 133 passningar, xT 0.13SweeneyWylliam Sam Stanway: 110 passningar, xT 0.22StanwayJoseph William George Tomlinson: 103 passningar, xT 0.15TomlinsonCharlie Liam McCann: 99 passningar, xT 0.36McCannBen Edward Stevenson: 87 passningar, xT 0.49StevensonShaun Daniel McWilliams: 69 passningar, xT 0.14McWilliamsGeorge Damien Nurse: 64 passningar, xT 0.01NurseJake Evans: 60 passningar, xT 0.44EvansJames Steven Wilson: 59 passningar, xT 0.12Wilson

    The teams in numbers

    PerformanceColchester UnitedCheltenham Town
    Points78
    xPoints5.36.9
    xG per match1.41.1
    xGA per match1.71.5
    xG within 8s of winning the ball0.080.29
    xGA within 8s of losing the ball0.320.16
    Playing styleColchester UnitedCheltenham Town
    Build-up efficiency0.320.33
    Field tilt0.540.37
    xT per match1.30.6
    xTA per match0.951
    Won balls, offensive half2523
    Pressing intensity0.220.22
    Pressing efficiency0.380.32
    Pressing efficiency, offensive half0.350.33
    Entries into the box per match158
    Entries into the box against1415
    Pass completion %0.710.62
    Pass completion % under pressure0.690.58
    Passes per match336249
    Passes against per match248346
    Switches of play per match26.115.3
    Long balls per match4027
    Set piecesColchester UnitedCheltenham Town
    xG from free kicks0.050
    Corners per match54.2
    Corners against per match4.25.7
    xG per corner0.010.01
    xGA per corner against0.010.04
    First touch, offensive corners %0.20.43
    First touch, defensive corners %0.860.68
    OtherColchester UnitedCheltenham Town
    Throw-in control0.720.68
    The goalkeepersThimothée Jacques Orcel Lo-Tutala (Colchester United)Wylliam Sam Stanway (Cheltenham Town)
    Saves249
    Save %75%50%
    xG prevented62%26%
    Claims0 (0%)0 (0%)

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    Frequently asked questions

    Who wins Colchester United vs Cheltenham Town according to our model?

    The model gives Colchester United a 51% win probability. Full 1X2 picture: Colchester United 51%, draw 25%, Cheltenham Town 24%.

    What is the most likely scoreline?

    The model's most likely final score is 1-1 at 12% probability.

    Over or under 2.5 goals?

    The model rates over 2.5 goals at 51% and under at 49%.

    Will both teams score?

    The probability of both teams scoring is 53% according to the model.

    Why are some legs locked in the bet builder?

    The same rules as the bookmakers’ builders: legs that contradict or already follow from your slip cannot be combined — for example correct score 2–1 with under 2.5 goals. The difference is that we don’t look the rules up in a table; we compute them straight from the score matrix.

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