Very strong pick · fair odds 1.22 · bookmaker 1.22 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.22Odds
1
Value bet: Bristol Rovers to win @ 1.81 – our chance 61% vs 55% implied by the price (edge +11%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Picks by market
ResultBristol Rovers to win ✓61% · @1.81
Double chanceBristol Rovers or draw ✓82% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗61% · @1.73
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓79% · @1.28
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.16
Bristol Rovers vs Colchester: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
19:45 WAT, Tuesday 1 September: Bristol Rovers v Colchester in the League Two, played at Memorial Stadium. In the table, Bristol Rovers are 17th, lower half, on 16 points after 14 matches; Colchester are 23rd (in the drop zone) with 12.
Current form
Bristol Rovers, last 5: WDWLL Their latest outing: 2–0 win over Crawley Town, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Scoring is no problem – 2.2 a game lately.
Colchester, last 5: WWDLL Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Rochdale, at home. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Bristol Rovers 2.2 xG, Colchester 1.1 xG – a total near 3.3. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 57% and GG at 61%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Bristol Rovers 61%, draw 21%, Colchester 18%.
Lower-risk option: Bristol Rovers or draw (82%) at 1.22.
GG/NG: GG (61%) at 1.73.
Price worth noting: Bristol Rovers to win @1.81 – the bookmaker implies 55%, our ratings say 61%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Bristol Rovers or draw (82%, odds 1.22). Most likely score in line with that pick: Bristol Rovers 2–1 Colchester. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Bristol Rovers61%fair 1.64 · @1.81
Draw21%fair 4.76 · @3.60
Colchester18%fair 5.58 · @4.10
3.27Expected goals
2.17Bristol Rovers xG
1.10Colchester xG
61%Both score
57%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–110%
1–19%
2–09%
1–08%
3–17%
3–06%
From our goals model: Bristol Rovers 2.2 – 1.1 Colchester expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Bristol Rovers to win✓
61%
1.64
1.81 ▲
Double chance
Bristol Rovers or draw✓
82%
1.22
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
61%
1.65
1.73 ▲
Draw no bet
Bristol Rovers (draw no bet)✓
77%
1.29
–
Asian handicap
Bristol Rovers -0.5 (Asian handicap)✓
62%
1.62
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
79%
1.27
1.28
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
57%
1.75
1.85 ▲
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
64%
1.56
1.35
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
80%
1.25
1.12
First team to score
Bristol Rovers to score first✓
64%
1.57
–
Half-time result
Bristol Rovers ahead at half-time✓
46%
2.19
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Bristol Rovers / FT Bristol Rovers✓
40%
2.52
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
10%
10.16
–
Recent results
Bristol Rovers – last 6
WDWLLD
29 Aug
@ Crawley Town
2–0
W
25 Aug
vs Chelsea U21
2–2
D
22 Aug
vs Newport County
5–3
W
15 Aug
@ York
2–3
L
8 Aug
vs Peterborough
0–1
L
21 Jul
@ Forest Green
2–2
D
2.2Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Colchester – last 6
WWDLLL
29 Aug
vs Rochdale
1–0
W
22 Aug
vs Oldham
2–1
W
15 Aug
@ Accrington ST
2–2
D
8 Aug
vs Southampton
0–2
L
1 Aug
@ Stevenage
0–1
L
28 Jul
vs Charlton
0–2
L
0.8Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
33%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Bristol Rovers and Colchester.
What is the prediction for Bristol Rovers vs Colchester?
Our pick is Bristol Rovers or draw with a 82% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Bristol Rovers vs Colchester?
On our numbers Bristol Rovers have a 61% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Colchester 18%.
How many goals will there be in Bristol Rovers vs Colchester?
We expect about 3.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 57% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Bristol Rovers vs Colchester?
Our predicted score is Bristol Rovers 2–1 Colchester, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.3 goals in total.
When is Bristol Rovers vs Colchester?
Bristol Rovers vs Colchester (League Two) kicks off on Tuesday 1 September 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Memorial Stadium.
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.
