Colchester United vs Grimsby Town predictions, Jan 27, 2026

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In an upcoming English League Two clash, Colchester United will face off against Grimsby Town at home on January 27, 2026. Both teams have been in decent form recently, with Colchester United winning 3 of their last 5 matches, while Grimsby Town has won 4 out of their last 5.

Colchester United will be looking to capitalize on their home advantage and continue their positive run of form. With odds favoring them slightly at 2.28, they will be relying on their tactical strengths to secure a victory. On the other hand, Grimsby Town, with odds at 2.9, will be aiming to upset the home team with their recent impressive performances.

It promises to be a closely contested match, with both sides showing solid form in recent weeks. While Colchester United might have the edge playing at home, Grimsby Town’s strong recent form suggests they cannot be underestimated. With a probability of 40.3% for a home win, 28.3% for a draw, and 31.5% for an away win, this match could go either way.

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Colchester 40.2%

Draw 28.2%

Grimsby 31.6%

Outrights of English League Two Colchester: 2.38% Grimsby: 1.65%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.28	3.25	2.89	Watch and Bet
	2.28	3.25	2.9

Latest Results

17.01.26 Bristol Rovers – Colchester United – 0:1 01.01.26 Colchester United – Milton Keynes Dons – 1:0 29.12.25 Gillingham FC – Colchester United – 1:1 26.12.25 Crawley Town – Colchester United – 1:1 20.12.25 Colchester United – Newport County – 4:1

17.01.26 Grimsby Town – Barnet – 1:0 10.01.26 Grimsby Town – Weston-super-Mare – 3:2 01.01.26 Fleetwood Town – Grimsby Town – 0:1 29.12.25 Grimsby Town – Shrewsbury Town – 1:0 26.12.25 Grimsby Town – Oldham Athletic – 0:0

Facts

The game will be played between two neighbours in the standings (ranked 9 and 11)

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Colchester won 4.

Colchester is undoubtedly in great shape (last 5 games: 3 wins).

Grimsby is showing excellent form with consecutive wins (last 5 games: 4 wins).

Recently, Grimsby has had a series of home games.

In this match, both teams are almost equally likely to win.

In the last 17 head-to-head matches, Colchester won 8 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 23:19. (average 1.4:1.1).

Including home matches between the teams, Colchester won 4 matches, drew 1 match, lost 3 matches, and goals 12:10. (average 1.5:1.3).

Latest Head To Head

11.10.25 Grimsby Town – Colchester United – 1:2 28.03.25 Colchester United – Grimsby Town – 1:2 23.11.24 Grimsby Town – Colchester United – 0:1 16.04.24 Colchester United – Grimsby Town – 2:0 24.10.23 Grimsby Town – Colchester United – 2:3

Standings

2025/26

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Bromley	26	15	7	4	44:27	17	52
2	Swindon	25	14	4	7	41:29	12	46
3	Walsall	25	14	4	7	35:24	11	46
4	Salford	25	14	4	7	38:33	5	46
5	MK Dons	26	12	8	6	48:28	20	44
6	Cambridge Utd	25	12	8	5	30:20	10	44
7	Notts Co	25	12	6	7	38:27	11	42
8	Chesterfield	26	10	11	5	42:35	7	41
9	Colchester	25	10	9	6	39:28	11	39
10	Crewe	26	11	6	9	42:34	8	39
11	Grimsby	25	10	7	8	36:30	6	37
12	Oldham	25	8	11	6	26:20	6	35
13	Barnet	25	9	8	8	32:27	5	35
14	Gillingham	25	8	11	6	34:30	4	35
15	Fleetwood	25	9	7	9	33:32	1	34
16	Accrington	25	9	6	10	27:28	-1	33
17	Tranmere	26	8	8	10	40:42	-2	32
18	Cheltenham	26	9	3	14	26:43	-17	30
19	Barrow	25	6	6	13	27:38	-11	24
20	Shrewsbury	25	5	7	13	22:41	-19	22
21	Bristol Rovers	25	6	3	16	21:45	-24	21
22	Crawley	26	4	7	15	29:47	-18	19
23	Harrogate	26	4	6	16	19:41	-22	18
24	Newport	25	4	5	16	26:46	-20	17

English League Two Outrights

1. Bromley: 2.67 (30.99%)

2. Salford: 7.08 (11.69%)

3. Milton Keynes Dons: 7.08 (11.69%)

4. Walsall: 8.08 (10.24%)

5. Swindon: 8.08 (10.24%)

6. Cambridge Utd: 13.16 (6.29%)

7. Notts County: 17 (4.87%)

8. Colchester: 34.8 (2.38%)

9. Barnet: 34.8 (2.38%)

10. Chesterfield: 34.8 (2.38%)

11. Grimsby: 50.2 (1.65%)

12. Crewe: 65.4 (1.27%)

13. Gillingham: 110.2 (0.75%)

14. Oldham: 120.2 (0.69%)

15. Fleetwood Town: 130.2 (0.64%)

16. Tranmere: 180.2 (0.46%)

17. Accrington: 280.2 (0.3%)

18. Barrow: 380.2 (0.22%)

19. Cheltenham: 380.2 (0.22%)

20. Bristol Rovers: 380.2 (0.22%)

21. Shrewsbury: 480.2 (0.17%)

22. Crawley Town: 580.2 (0.14%)

23. Newport: 980.2 (0.08%)

24. Harrogate: 980.2 (0.08%)

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