Match Timeline
Will Goodwin🟨Arthur Read🟨
Shaun Whalley⚽Will Goodwin⚽Josh Woods🟨Kane Vincent-Young🔄Rob Hunt🟨Will Goodwin🔄Finley Barbrook🔄Shaun Whalley🔄Jack Payne⚽Owura Edwards🔄Jack Tucker🟨Match Statistics
Starting Lineups
Colchester1:1
Starting XI
Accrington ST1:1
Starting XI
Head-to-Head
📈 Team Form & Statistics
ELO comparison
Pre-match ratings
 ColchesterHome | Rating |  Accrington STAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,500.2 | Overall | 1,417.2 |
| 1,519.1 | Match venue | 1,428.1 |
| 1,519.1 | At home | 1,468.9 |
| 1,478.5 | Away | 1,428.1 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,433.1 | Attack | 1,369.2 |
| 1,587.7 | Defence | 1,535.9 |
| 1,463.5 | Home attack | 1,418.4 |
| 1,414.4 | Away attack | 1,386.4 |
| 1,590.7 | Home defence | 1,541.3 |
| 1,560.6 | Away defence | 1,518.4 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,348.3 | Goal environment | 1,633.3 |
| 1,490 | Home goals | 1,656.7 |
| 1,358.3 | Away goals | 1,476.7 |
| 1,525.3 | Possession | 1,486.9 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,510.9 | Set-piece attack | 1,449.7 |
| 1,510.1 | Set-piece defence | 1,451.5 |
| 1,478.8 | Close games | 1,466.9 |
| 1,513 | Winning margin | 1,403.5 |
Match venue compares Colchester at home with Accrington ST away. All ratings are within this league.
Higher goal environment ratings mean higher-scoring games, not necessarily a stronger team. A starting league rating is 1500.
📝 Match Preview
The League Two fixture between Colchester and Accrington ST presents a fascinating tactical clash with significant historical context. Colchester currently sits 13th in the table with 60 points from 42 games, while Accrington ST is 16th with 51 points. Despite the table position, the head-to-head record heavily favors the visitors. In the last 10 meetings, Accrington has won 7 times, while Colchester has only secured one victory. Notably, Colchester has not won at home against Accrington in their last three home meetings, with records showing 0 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses. Colchester enters this match following a convincing 3-0 home win against Swindon Town on April 10th. Their home form shows an average of 1.00 goals scored per game and 1.00 goals conceded per game. However, Accrington ST has struggled significantly on the road, winning 0% of their last 4 away games and averaging just 0.25 goals scored per game away from home. Their recent away results include losses to Fleetwood Town (1-2) and Gillingham (0-2). Goal expectancy models suggest a low-scoring affair. The calculated goal expectancy is 1.25 for Colchester and 0.62 for Accrington, totaling 1.87 expected goals. This aligns with Accrington's poor away attacking output (0.25 goals/game) and Colchester's moderate home scoring (1.00 goals/game). The market odds for Under 2.5 Goals sit at 1.83, implying a probability of roughly 54.6%. Given the historical dominance of Accrington and the low goal expectancy, the statistical probability leans closer to 63%, offering a clear value edge. While Colchester has improved recently, the head-to-head record suggests Accrington remains a difficult opponent. However, with Accrington's away goal threat being minimal and Colchester's home defense being relatively stable, the total goals market appears more reliable than the match winner. The data supports a low-scoring outcome. Key Points: - Colchester is 13th (60 pts) vs Accrington ST 16th (51 pts). - Accrington ST has won 7 of the last 10 H2H meetings. - Colchester home goals: 1.00/game; Accrington away goals: 0.25/game. - Goal Expectancy total: 1.87. - Under 2.5 Goals odds: 1.83. Summary: The statistical signals point towards a tight, low-scoring game. The head-to-head dominance of Accrington makes a home win risky despite Colchester's table position. The goal expectancy of 1.87 strongly supports the Under 2.5 Goals market at 1.83 odds. Recommended Bet: Under 2.5 Goals
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