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As Colchester United prepares to host Oldham Athletic on August 22, 2026, the clash in League Two promises to be a pivotal matchup for both teams. Colchester comes into this fixture struggling for form, having not secured a victory in their last five matches. Despite a solid home record historically, recent performances have left much to be desired, making them the underdog in this encounter.
In contrast, Oldham Athletic arrives with renewed confidence, having won two of their last five games. Their recent success highlights a potential resurgence, and they may look to capitalize on Colchester’s vulnerabilities in defense. Oldham’s tactical proficiency, particularly in counter-attacking scenarios, could pose significant challenges for the home side.
The bookmakers reflect this closely contested affair, with odds of 2.37 for Colchester to win and 2.81 for Oldham, indicating a recognized balance in potential outcomes. Our model suggests a 39.2% chance of a home win, a 27.8% likelihood of a draw, and a 33% chance of an away victory. As both teams aim to capitalize on their respective strengths, this match is set to be an intriguing clash where any outcome remains possible.
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| Colchester 40.4% |
Draw 27.4% |
Oldham 32.2% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.40 | 3.53 | 2.77 | |
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2.35 | 3.40 | 2.75 | |
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2.37 | 3.42 | 2.79 | Watch and Bet |
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2.37 | 3.34 | 2.81 | |
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2.20 | 3.35 | 2.95 |
Latest Results
| 15.08.26 Accrington Stanley – Colchester United – 2:2 08.08.26 Colchester United – Southampton FC – 0:2 01.08.26 Stevenage Borough – Colchester United – 1:0 28.07.26 Colchester United – Charlton Athletic – 0:2 21.07.26 Colchester United – Peterborough United – 2:3 |
15.08.26 Oldham Athletic – Port Vale – 2:0 08.08.26 Stoke City – Oldham Athletic – 2:0 01.08.26 Oldham Athletic – Sheffield Wednesday – 4:0 28.07.26 Oldham Athletic – Stockport County – 0:1 21.07.26 Oldham Athletic – Bolton Wanderers – 1:3 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 03.04.26 Colchester United – Oldham Athletic – 1:3 09.08.25 Oldham Athletic – Colchester United – 1:1 26.02.22 Colchester United – Oldham Athletic – 1:1 21.08.21 Oldham Athletic – Colchester United – 1:2 09.04.21 Oldham Athletic – Colchester United – 5:2 |
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Walsall | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 | Newport | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 | 3 |
| 3 | Barnet | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 2 | 3 |
| 4 | Oldham | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 2 | 3 |
| 5 | Tranmere | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 2 | 3 |
| 6 | York City | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:2 | 1 | 3 |
| 7 | Cheltenham | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 1 | 3 |
| 8 | Crewe | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Grimsby | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Fleetwood | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Colchester | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 0 | 1 |
| 12 | Accrington | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 0 | 1 |
| 13 | Northampton | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 | 1 |
| 14 | Swindon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 | 1 |
| 15 | Bristol Rovers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | -1 | 0 |
| 16 | Rotherham | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | -1 | 0 |
| 17 | Chesterfield | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | -1 | 0 |
| 18 | Crawley | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | -1 | 0 |
| 19 | Exeter | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | -1 | 0 |
| 20 | Salford | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | -2 | 0 |
| 21 | Port Vale | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | -2 | 0 |
| 22 | Shrewsbury | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | -2 | 0 |
| 23 | Rochdale | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:3 | -3 | 0 |
| 24 | Gillingham | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:3 | -3 | 0 |
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