Colchester vs Walsall: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Walsall travel to face Colchester on Saturday 31 October in the League Two – the ball rolls at 16:00 WAT. In the table, Colchester are 23rd, in the drop zone, on 12 points after 13 matches; Walsall are 3rd (among the top four) with 22.
Current form
Colchester, last 5: LDDLD Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to Northampton, away. Scoring is the worry: just 0.7 goals a game.
Walsall, last 5: LWDWD Their latest outing: 2–4 defeat to Salford City, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 1.5 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Walsall, collecting 1.5 points per game to 0.7 for Colchester.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Colchester 1.1 xG, Walsall 1.2 xG – a total near 2.3. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 41%, GG 55%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Colchester 37%, draw 22%, Walsall 41%.
GG/NG: GG (55%) at 1.62.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (55%, odds 1.62). Most likely score in line with that pick: Colchester 1–1 Walsall. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Colchester37%fair 2.69 · @2.50
Draw22%fair 4.61 · @3.30
Walsall41%fair 2.43 · @2.50
2.33Expected goals
1.13Colchester xG
1.20Walsall xG
55%Both score
41%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–113%
0–112%
1–011%
0–010%
1–28%
2–17%
From our goals model: Colchester 1.1 – 1.2 Walsall 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
Walsall to win✓
41%
2.43
2.50
Double chance
Either team to win✓
78%
1.28
1.30
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
55%
1.81
1.62
Draw no bet
Walsall (draw no bet)✓
52%
1.91
–
Asian handicap
Colchester +0.5 (Asian handicap)✗
62%
1.61
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
68%
1.48
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
59%
1.70
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
79%
1.26
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
91%
1.10
–
First team to score
Walsall to score first
47%
2.14
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
46%
2.18
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Walsall / FT Walsall✗
22%
4.64
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
8%
12.59
–
Recent results
Colchester – last 6
LDDLDD
24 Oct
@ Northampton
0–2
L
20 Oct
@ Chesterfield
1–1
D
17 Oct
vs Exeter City
0–0
D
10 Oct
@ Newport County
0–1
L
3 Oct
vs Luton
1–1
D
26 Sep
@ Shrewsbury
2–2
D
0.7Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
50%Both scored
17%Over 2.5
Walsall – last 6
LWDWDD
26 Oct
vs Salford City
2–4
L
20 Oct
vs Oldham
3–0
W
17 Oct
@ Swindon Town
1–1
D
13 Oct
vs Fulham U21
3–2
W
10 Oct
@ Fleetwood Town
1–1
D
26 Sep
@ Tranmere
1–1
D
1.8Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
83%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Colchester and Walsall.
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 55% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.62.
Who will win Colchester vs Walsall?
On our numbers Colchester have a 37% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Walsall 41%.
How many goals will there be in Colchester vs Walsall?
We expect about 2.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 41% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Colchester vs Walsall?
Our predicted score is Colchester 1–1 Walsall, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.3 goals in total.
When is Colchester vs Walsall?
Colchester vs Walsall (League Two) kicks off on Saturday 31 October 2026 at 16:00 (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.
