Value bet: Oldham to win @ 2.72 – our chance 41% vs 37% implied by the price (edge +12%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Picks by market
ResultOldham to win ✗41% · @2.72
Double chanceEither team to win ✓78% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓60% · @1.67
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓75% · @1.28
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 11.59
Colchester vs Oldham: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Colchester welcome Oldham for a League Two fixture on Saturday 22 August (15:00 WAT). In the table, Colchester are 23rd, in the drop zone, on 12 points after 13 matches; Oldham are 18th (lower half) with 15. Only 3 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Colchester, last 5: DLLLD Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with Accrington ST, away. In their own stadium the record reads 0 won, 3 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 2.0 conceded per game.
Oldham, last 5: WLWLL Their latest outing: 2–0 win over Port Vale, at home. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.5 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Oldham, collecting 1.0 points per game to 0.3 for Colchester.
Head to head
When they last met (3 Apr 2026) it ended Colchester 1–3 Oldham.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Colchester 1.4 xG, Oldham 1.5 xG – a total near 2.8. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 51%, GG 60%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Colchester 37%, draw 22%, Oldham 41%.
GG/NG: GG (60%) at 1.67.
Price worth noting: Oldham to win @2.72 – the bookmaker implies 37%, our ratings say 41%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (75%, odds 1.28). Most likely score in line with that pick: Colchester 1–1 Oldham. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Colchester37%fair 2.71 · @2.45
Draw22%fair 4.60 · @3.40
Oldham41%fair 2.42 · @2.72
2.82Expected goals
1.36Colchester xG
1.46Oldham xG
60%Both score
51%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
0–19%
1–29%
1–08%
2–18%
0–26%
From our goals model: Colchester 1.4 – 1.5 Oldham expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Colchester vs Oldham?
On our numbers Colchester have a 37% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Oldham 41%.
How many goals will there be in Colchester vs Oldham?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 51% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Colchester vs Oldham?
Our predicted score is Colchester 1–1 Oldham, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Colchester vs Oldham?
Colchester vs Oldham (League Two) kicks off on Saturday 22 August 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time).
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
