Colchester vs Barrow Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 03 May 2025


Don’t Write Off Bluebirds For This Clash
The draw can be a favourable outcome when wagering Barrow +0.5 at an Asian Handicap price of +102.5. They should be able to avoid a loss against Colchester and this wager has the numbers to secure a return.
1-1 Draw in Last H2H Clash
Colchester United suffered a defeat in their last game. A 4-1 scoreline occurred away from home at Peninsula Stadium against Salford City.
Barrow drew 3-3 in their previous game. This was at home at SO Legal Stadium against Bromley.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Barrow have avoided defeat against Colchester in the past six games, with their last clash being a 1-1 draw at SO Legal Stadium. The previous 9 H2H meetings have ended in four Barrow victories, four draws and one Colchester win.
League Two | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
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15 | ![]() |
2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2:2 | 2 |
21 | ![]() |
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0:3 | 0 |
Confirmed Lineups
Colchester confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Matt Macey (GK), Rob Hunt, Fiacre Kelleher, Tom Flanagan, Ellis Iandolo, Jack Tucker, Teddy Bishop, Oscar Thorn, Jack Payne, John-Kymani Gordon, Samson Tovide.
Barrow confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Wyll Stanway (GK), Sam Foley, Niall Canavan, Michael Jordan Williams, Ben Jackson, Robbie Gotts, Isaac Fletcher, Elliot Newby, Connor Mahoney, Emile Acquah, Tyler Smith.
Colchester vs Barrow Prediction & Betting Tips
We’re wagering Barrow +0.5 at +102.5 with a fair degree of confidence. A positive result can be engineered on the Asian Handicap in this League Two match, with the numbers backing up this pick.
The football experts at Sportsgambler.com are aware of injuries that could affect the outcome along with the form guide. We also leave no stone unturned when it comes to presenting the latest stats.
Key Colchester vs Barrow league stats:
Barrow +0.5 Probability
The bookies make it a 49.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, we have this number between 55-60% based on our in-depth research. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.
As a betting alternative, you can choose to buy or sell goals when it comes to your Asian Handicap pick. Buy if you want a safer wager and sell to get more juice from the line.

Correct Score Prediction
There are odds of +800 available that Barrow land a 1-0 win. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.
Colchester vs Barrow Odds
The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.
Bookies Expecting Colchester to Triumph
The bookies betting odds have Colchester United as -122 favourites for this League Two clash, implying that they are 55% likely to win the match. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Barrow are trading at +320.
For the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 Goals is the shortest price for this interesting match.
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- League Two: 09/11 2024 Barrow 1 Colchester 1
- League Two: 09/03 2024 Barrow 2 Colchester 0
- League Two: 25/11 2023 Colchester 1 Barrow 4
- League Two: 04/02 2023 Colchester 1 Barrow 1
- League Two: 01/11 2022 Barrow 3 Colchester 1
- League Two: 15/01 2022 Colchester 0 Barrow 2
- League Two: 10/09 2021 Barrow 2 Colchester 3
- League Two: 05/04 2021 Colchester 1 Barrow 1
- League Two: 26/09 2020 Barrow 1 Colchester 1


- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins, 1 defeat and 6 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.90 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Colchester this season are Lyle Taylor (10), Jack Payne (8), Owura Edwards (7)
- Top Assistors for Colchester this season are Jack Payne (10), Samson Tovide (5), Oscar Thorn (4)
Colchester vs Barrow Lineups & Team News
If you’re looking for Colchester vs Barrow team news, then we have predicted and confirmed lineups available along with details of any injuries on both sides.
Getting the player information you need is easy thanks to the League Two squads.
Colchester Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Barrow Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Colchester Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Barrow Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Colchester Substitutes
- 12Tom Smith
- 14Kyreece Lisbie
- 16Arthur Read
- 17Tyreece Simpson
- 18Mandela Egbo
- 25Anthony Scully
- 30Kane Vincent-Young
Barrow Substitutes
- 1Paul Farman
- 5Kyle Cameron
- 17Katia Kouyate
- 18Sam Barnes
- 22Christopher Popov
- 34Ben Whitfield
Previous Colchester Lineups
Previous Barrow Lineups
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Crewe | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5:1 | 6 |
2 | Fleetwood | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 6 |
3 | Chesterfield | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 6 |
4 | Tranmere | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5:1 | 4 |
5 | Grimsby | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6:3 | 4 |
6 | MK Dons | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2:0 | 4 |
7 | Bromley | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2:0 | 4 |
8 | Harrogate | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:3 | 4 |
9 | Newport | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:2 | 4 |
10 | Gillingham | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2:1 | 4 |
11 | Swindon | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:4 | 3 |
12 | Cambridge | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:3 | 3 |
13 | Walsall | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:2 | 3 |
14 | Salford | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:4 | 3 |
15 | Colchester | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2:2 | 2 |
16 | Oldham | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1:1 | 2 |
17 | Notts County | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:3 | 1 |
18 | Accr. Stanley | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1:3 | 1 |
19 | Shrewsbury | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0:4 | 1 |
20 | Bristol Rovers | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:3 | 0 |
21 | Barrow | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0:3 | 0 |
22 | Cheltenham | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0:3 | 0 |
23 | Crawley | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:5 | 0 |
24 | Barnet | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0:4 | 0 |
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Tranmere | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:0 | 3 |
2 | Grimsby | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
3 | Crewe | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
4 | Bromley | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
5 | Swindon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:2 | 3 |
6 | Fleetwood | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
7 | Walsall | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
8 | Chesterfield | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
9 | Gillingham | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
10 | Cambridge | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
11 | Harrogate | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3:3 | 1 |
12 | Newport | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
13 | Colchester | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
14 | Oldham | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
15 | Accr. Stanley | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
16 | MK Dons | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
17 | Shrewsbury | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
18 | Notts County | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
19 | Crawley | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
20 | Bristol Rovers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
21 | Salford | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | 0 |
22 | Barrow | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
23 | Cheltenham | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
24 | Barnet | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
















