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Chesterfield vs Colchester Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 20-10-2026
Oct 2018:45
Match Prediction
Expected score: Chesterfield 2-1 Colchester
ChesterfieldDrawColchester
Over 2.5 goalsYes (71%)
Both teams to scoreYes (67%)
Chesterfield host Colchester at the SMH Group Stadium in a League Two clash that pits a mid-table side looking to push higher against visitors struggling to find consistency. The hosts come in as favourites, and there's plenty of reason to back that assessment given their superior league position and recent attacking output.
Team form
Chesterfield
Chesterfield have been busy in front of goal lately. Over their last five games they've scored 9 and conceded 7, averaging 1.8 goals per game — well above their season average of 1.55. They beat York 2-0 at home and won 2-1 away at Oldham, though they did slip up last time out, losing 1-2 to Cheltenham. That said, they're seventh in the table with 15 points from 11 games and possess the attacking threat to trouble most sides in this division. Their 4-2-3-1 shape gives them midfield control, and they managed 66% possession and 11 shots on goal in their last outing.
Colchester
Colchester are in a tougher spot. They've managed just 4 goals in their last five games (0.8 per game) and sit 20th with 11 points from 10 matches. They've drawn twice recently — 1-1 with Cheltenham and 1-1 with Crewe — but losses to Swindon Town and Bristol Rovers underline their fragility. In their last match they had only 49% possession and managed just 2 shots on goal, a concerning sign for an away trip to a side with genuine attacking ambitions. Defensively they've conceded 1.4 per game over five matches, so they'll need to stay compact here.
Head-to-head
The head-to-head record is fascinating. Their most recent meeting in October 2024 ended 1-1, and looking back further, draws dominate: 0-0 in 2017 and 3-3 in 2015. Chesterfield did hammer them 6-0 at home in 2015, though that's now over a decade old in football terms. Colchester's sole win came away in 2011. This history suggests Chesterfield have the edge at this ground, but Colchester have shown they can frustrate their hosts.
Key factors
Chesterfield's midfield control and attacking verve will be crucial — they're averaging 1.55 goals per season but have stepped that up sharply in recent weeks. Colchester's defensive vulnerabilities and lack of attacking punch (1.0 goals per game this season) make them vulnerable to a side in form. The home crowd and possession advantage should favour the hosts, but Colchester's tendency to draw suggests they won't roll over. Fantasy players should watch for Chesterfield's attacking midfielders to create chances, while Colchester will likely sit deep and look for set-piece opportunities or quick breaks.
Prediction
Chesterfield are the favourite here, and the numbers back it. They're higher in the table, scoring more freely, and have home advantage. Colchester have been poor on the road and lack the firepower to trouble a Chesterfield side that's found their rhythm in attack. Both teams look capable of scoring, which fits the pattern of recent meetings, but the hosts should have enough to edge it. Expect an open game with chances at both ends, but Chesterfield's superior form and league position make them the more likely winner.
Back Chesterfield to win. They're the favourite for good reason — better form, better league position, and the attacking threat to break down a Colchester side that's been leaking goals. An open match with both teams likely to score, but the hosts should have too much.
Match info
Tournaments:
League Two(Regular Season - 12)
Referee:
No information
Stadium
Proact Stadium, Chesterfield
Statistics
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Lineups
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Salford City | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 22 |
| 2 |  Barnet | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 21 |
| 3 |  Crewe | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 21 |
| 4 |  York | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 16 |
| 5 |  Walsall | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 16 |
| 6 |  Gillingham | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 16 |
| 7 |  Chesterfield | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 15 |
| 8 |  Cheltenham | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 15 |
| 9 |  Bristol Rovers | 11 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 15 |
| 10 |  Accrington ST | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 14 |
| 11 |  Newport County | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 14 |
| 12 |  Fleetwood Town | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 14 |
| 13 |  Rochdale | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 14 |
| 14 |  Shrewsbury | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 14 |
| 15 |  Grimsby | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 13 |
| 16 |  Exeter City | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 13 |
| 17 |  Tranmere | 11 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 12 |
| 18 |  Swindon Town | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 12 |
| 19 |  Oldham | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 11 |
| 20 |  Colchester | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 11 |
| 21 |  Port Vale | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 11 |
| 22 |  Northampton | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 10 |
| 23 |  Rotherham | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 10 |
| 24 |  Crawley Town | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 5 |
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