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Cheltenham Town vs Colchester United predictions, May 02, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

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As Cheltenham Town prepares to face Colchester United at home on May 2, 2026, both teams bring similar recent forms into the clash, having each secured three victories in their last five matches. Cheltenham, with a home advantage, will look to leverage their attacking capabilities, which have shown glimmers of potency in recent outings. Despite their inconsistency earlier in the season, they appear to have found a rhythm, emphasized by their ability to adapt tactically when under pressure.

Colchester United, however, arrives with the slightly stronger odds at 2.24 and an away win probability of 43.3% according to our model. Their recent performances suggest a balanced approach that combines midfield solidity with sharp counter-attacking options. This tactical setup has allowed them to exploit defensive lapses from opponents effectively.

With Cheltenham holding a 30.2% chance of victory and a draw probability of 26%, this matchup promises to be competitive. Both sides are vying for crucial points as the season nears its climax, making for an unpredictable encounter where tactical execution and individual moments might ultimately decide the outcome.

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Cheltenham
30.6%		 Draw
27%		 Colchester
42.4%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
3.08 3.57 2.19
3 3.48 2.21 Watch and Bet
3 3.3 2.15
3.02 3.30 2.26

Latest Results

25.04.26 Bristol Rovers – Cheltenham Town – 4:0
21.04.26 Cheltenham Town – Tranmere Rovers – 1:3
18.04.26 Cheltenham Town – Newport County – 1:0
14.04.26 Cheltenham Town – Gillingham FC – 2:1
11.04.26 Walsall FC – Cheltenham Town – 0:4		 25.04.26 Colchester United – Notts County – 0:1
18.04.26 Harrogate Town – Colchester United – 1:0
14.04.26 Colchester United – Accrington Stanley – 2:1
10.04.26 Colchester United – Swindon Town – 3:0
06.04.26 Tranmere Rovers – Colchester United – 0:1

Facts

  • This time we’ll see a clash between two mid-table teams (ranked 17 and 13).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Cheltenham won 3.
  • Both teams have been playing unpredictably.
  • Colchester may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • Colchester could have a small edge in this match.
  • In the last 15 head-to-head matches, Cheltenham won 7 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 19:21. (average 1.3:1.4).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Cheltenham won 4 matches, drew 1 match, lost 3 matches, and goals 11:12. (average 1.4:1.5).

    Latest Head To Head

    29.11.25 Colchester United – Cheltenham Town – 2:0
    08.03.25 Cheltenham Town – Colchester United – 0:1
    14.01.25 Cheltenham Town – Colchester United – 2:1
    19.10.24 Colchester United – Cheltenham Town – 1:2
    24.04.21 Cheltenham Town – Colchester United – 1:0

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 MK Dons 45 24 13 8 85:44 41 85
    2 Bromley ✔ 45 23 15 7 68:45 23 84
    3 Cambridge Utd 45 22 15 8 66:33 33 81
    4 Salford 45 25 5 15 61:51 10 80
    5 Notts Co 45 24 7 14 73:51 22 79
    6 Grimsby 45 22 11 12 73:49 24 77
    7 Chesterfield 45 20 16 9 69:55 14 76
    8 Swindon 45 22 9 14 69:57 12 75
    9 Barnet 45 20 13 12 68:52 16 73
    10 Crewe 45 19 9 17 64:58 6 66
    11 Oldham 45 17 14 14 57:44 13 65
    12 Walsall 45 18 11 16 55:53 2 65
    13 Colchester 45 17 12 16 58:48 10 63
    14 Bristol Rovers 45 19 4 22 55:64 -9 61
    15 Fleetwood 45 15 15 15 56:57 -1 60
    16 Accrington 45 14 11 20 47:55 -8 53
    17 Cheltenham 45 14 10 21 52:75 -23 52
    18 Gillingham 45 12 14 19 52:72 -20 50
    19 Shrewsbury 45 13 10 22 42:68 -26 49
    20 Tranmere 45 10 10 25 53:78 -25 40
    21 Newport 45 11 7 27 46:76 -30 40
    22 Crawley 45 8 15 22 44:68 -24 39
    23 Harrogate 45 10 9 26 38:66 -28 39
    24 Barrow 45 9 9 27 44:76 -32 36

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