Bristol Rovers vs Colchester Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 01 Sep 2026
Bristol Rovers vs Colchester Predictions
If you agree with our verdict that Bristol Rovers can defeat Colchester, then there’s the chance to get betting odds of -127 that this happens. We think that this price sticks out on the Full-Time Result market.
Check out the complete Bristol Rovers vs Colchester betting breakdown below, highlighting the logic behind our main match prediction, as well as our correct score prediction and bet builder tips.
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Bristol Rovers clash with Colchester at Memorial Stadium, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Tuesday 1 September.
Bristol Rovers won their previous league game 2-0. This away victory at Broadfield Stadium against Crawley Town was their second League Two win on the spin.
Colchester United made it back-to-back League Two victories after a 1-0 home win over Rochdale at JobServe Community Stadium.
H2H: 1-0 Win for Colchester in Last Head-to-Head
These two teams last met at Memorial Stadium, with Colchester claiming the away win. Beating Rovers by a 1-0 scoreline. The 4 previous H2H meetings have involved two draws, while Rovers and Colchester have both triumphed once.
| League Two | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 |  Bristol Rovers |
10 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 15 | 17 | -2 | 15:17 | 15 |
| 19 |  Colchester |
9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 13 | -3 | 10:13 | 10 |
Confirmed Lineups
Bristol Rovers confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Brad Young (GK), Tom James, Kofi Balmer, Riley Harbottle, Ben Purrington, Richard Smallwood, Clinton Mola, Shaqai Forde, Tommy Leigh, Bobby Kamwa, Fabrizio Cavegn.
Colchester confirmed lineup (3-2-4-1): Thimothee Lo-Tutala (GK), Jack Tucker, Sean Raggett, Frankie Terry, Rob Hunt, Ellis Iandolo, Oscar Thorn, Paul Digby, Jack Payne, Harry Anderson, Jaden Williams.
Main Match Prediction
There are several reasons to back Bristol Rovers, especially considering that you can get value odds of -127. We think that the favourites will have too much in hand for this League Two encounter.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
The form guide is always considered and it’s great to also use the League Two team news as it filters through ahead of kick-off. In our quest for the best possible football predictions, the latest stats are scrutinised so that we have the best data.
The betting odds at the top bookies suggest our pick carries a 55.9% chance of winning. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success between 60-65%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
2
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1
Colchester
Rovers can be backed at +550 to triumph by a 2-1 scoreline. It can be fun to have a wager on the correct score and there’s a big potential return if the bet wins.
Bet Builder Tips
We’ve got a bet builder and the legs include Bristol Rovers to triumph, Over 2.5 as well as both teams to find the net.
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Bristol Rovers vs Colchester Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The Full-Time Result odds of -127 suggest that Bristol Rovers are likely victors and there’s a 56% probability that the favourites win this League Two clash. Colchester United are trading at a bigger price than their opponents and the outsiders can be backed at +290.
If you want to back Rovers to win, then you can take the Asian Handicap -0.5 option. This selection is priced at -130, although Colchester +0.5 is -110 and the latter puts the draw on your side.
Over and Under 2.5 Goals bettors are able to get similar odds on the Total Goals market. The Yes option in the Both Teams to Score market is regarded as the most likely outcome and is trading at -135.
There are hundreds of markets from which to select your preferred bet when it comes to League Two matches. The leading football betting sites push the boat out to provide lots of choice.
Stats: Last 10 League Two matches only.
Bristol Rovers have managed eight consecutive victories at Memorial Stadium. Steve Evans' team have nine wins and one defeat in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 2.50 goals per match and conceding 0.90.
Colchester have finished with five defeats, three wins and two draws in the past 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.20.
When the sides last met at Memorial Stadium, Colchester beat Rovers 1-0.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Rovers Home Stats |
9-0-1 | 3.40 | 2.50 | 0.90 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 5 | |
| Colchester Away Stats |
3-2-5 | 2.20 | 1.00 | 1.20 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 6 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
Bristol Rovers League Stats
Colchester League Stats
- 8 wins, 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 9 wins and 1 defeat in the previous 10 home matches
- 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.50 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Bristol Rovers this season are Bobby Kamwa (2), Fabrizio Cavegn (2), Ben Purrington (1)
- Top Assistors for Bristol Rovers this season are Brad Young (1), Fabrizio Cavegn (1), Kofi Balmer (1)
Bristol Rovers vs Colchester Lineups & Team News
Be smart with your bets — check the Rovers vs Colchester team news beforehand. We’ll offer the predicted and confirmed League Two lineups along with the latest injury developments.
Bristol Rovers Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Colchester Confirmed Lineup 3-2-4-1
Bristol Rovers Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Colchester Confirmed Lineup 3-2-4-1
Bristol Rovers Substitutes
- 8R. Russell-Denny
- 9Joe Quigley
- 11Jack Aitchison
- 17Ciaran Kelly
- 19Ellis Harrison
- 27Philip Sanyaolu
- 32Charlie Binns
Colchester Substitutes
- 1Tom Smith
- 9Bradley Ihionvien
- 11Leon Chiwome
- 12Moses Sesay
- 14Kylian Kouassi
- 30Kane Vincent-Young
- 44Samuel Kuffour Jr.
Previous Bristol Rovers Lineups
Previous Colchester Lineups
Bristol Rovers Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Steve Evans
Colchester Player Stats & Squad
League Two Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salford | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 15:10 | 19 |
| 2 | Barnet | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 20:11 | 18 |
| 3 | Crewe | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 12:7 | 18 |
| 4 | Gillingham | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 15:10 | 16 |
| 5 | York City | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 17:11 | 15 |
| 6 | Walsall | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 12:6 | 15 |
| 7 | Chesterfield | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 17:14 | 15 |
| 8 | Cheltenham | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 16:16 | 15 |
| 9 | Bristol Rovers | 10 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 15:17 | 15 |
| 10 | Rochdale | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 11:12 | 14 |
| 11 | Grimsby | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 13:11 | 13 |
| 12 | Newport | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 13:12 | 13 |
| 13 | Tranmere | 10 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 13:13 | 12 |
| 14 | Exeter | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6:6 | 12 |
| 15 | Accr. Stanley | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 13:14 | 11 |
| 16 | Fleetwood | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 10:11 | 11 |
| 17 | Swindon | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 9:14 | 11 |
| 18 | Shrewsbury | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 9:15 | 11 |
| 19 | Colchester | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 10:13 | 10 |
| 20 | Rotherham | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 12:16 | 10 |
| 21 | Oldham | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 9:13 | 8 |
| 22 | Port Vale | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4:9 | 8 |
| 23 | Northampton | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 4:7 | 7 |
| 24 | Crawley | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8:15 | 5 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | York City | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 13:4 | 13 |
| 2 | Bristol Rovers | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 10:6 | 12 |
| 3 | Salford | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5:2 | 12 |
| 4 | Newport | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 9:4 | 11 |
| 5 | Barnet | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10:5 | 10 |
| 6 | Swindon | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9:5 | 10 |
| 7 | Grimsby | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8:4 | 10 |
| 8 | Cheltenham | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9:8 | 10 |
| 9 | Tranmere | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 8:4 | 9 |
| 10 | Accr. Stanley | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 9:6 | 9 |
| 11 | Crewe | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 8:5 | 9 |
| 12 | Exeter | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4:1 | 9 |
| 13 | Rochdale | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 8:6 | 9 |
| 14 | Chesterfield | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10:7 | 8 |
| 15 | Walsall | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5:2 | 8 |
| 16 | Gillingham | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6:4 | 8 |
| 17 | Colchester | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5:3 | 8 |
| 18 | Port Vale | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3:1 | 8 |
| 19 | Oldham | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7:6 | 7 |
| 20 | Shrewsbury | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6:6 | 7 |
| 21 | Fleetwood | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5:4 | 6 |
| 22 | Rotherham | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 8:10 | 6 |
| 23 | Northampton | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2:2 | 5 |
| 24 | Crawley | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3:8 | 1 |
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