Colchester vs Barrow Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 23 Aug 2025


League Two Betting Preview: Colchester vs Barrow
Colchester host Barrow in this League Two match at JobServe Community Stadium, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 23 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.
We’re Sweet on BTTS No
There’s some value when it comes to getting odds of -135 for BTTS No when Colchester and Barrow meet. We think at least one team will draw a blank and this bet should secure a return.
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No Goals When Teams Last Met
Colchester United were beaten 2-1 at JobServe Community Stadium in their last game. This was at home to Cambridge United.
Barrow were defeated in their previous game. On their travels, they suffered a 1-0 loss against Harrogate Town at EnviroVent Stadium.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Barrow have avoided defeat against Colchester in the past seven games, with their last clash being a 0-0 draw at JobServe Community Stadium. The previous 10 H2H meetings have featured five draws, four wins for Barrow and just one for Colchester.
League Two | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
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4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 5:4 | 5 |
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4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 2:5 | 3 |
Colchester vs Barrow Prediction & Betting Tips
We cover the key Colchester vs Barrow betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, correct score selection and a bet builder tailored for the best value.
Match Prediction
It’s hard to see how the League Two sides can both find the net and that means a BTTS No wager. We’re more than happy to land the generous -135 when it comes to this particular outcome.
A good deal of research goes into our football betting tips. We start by studying the latest form and getting a handle on injuries. The key League Two stats can then be used as the missing piece of the jigsaw.
Key Colchester vs Barrow league stats:
BTTS No Probability
The latest odds imply that our pick has a 57.5% prospect of winning. However, our experts have this number between 60-65% based on their in-depth research. This is why we can recommend this wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
Let’s take a chance on the +500 available that Colchester secure a 1-0 victory. There’s a nice potential return waiting if we’re able to predict the correct score.
Bet Builder Tips
A same-game multi can be a fun wager and we’ve gone for No on the Both Teams to Score market, Colchester to win as well as two or less goals in total.
A bet builder is a single event wager where you select outcomes for a particular football game. It’s a great bet to have if you’re confident of certain outcomes, especially as the price for each selection is combined.
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.
Latest Odds Suggest Colchester Win
The latest Colchester United odds are +104 which leads to them being favourites in this League Two clash. It’s also implied by the bookmakers that they have a 49% prospect of securing a victory. If you want to wager on the underdog, Barrow have been priced up at +265.
Colchester are +102 on the Asian Handicap -0.5 which is the same as a victory on the Full-Time Result. The alternative is to oppose the favourites and get the draw onside by going for Barrow +0.5 at -132 instead.
Under 2.5 Goals is available as the favourite and a bet on this pick means that you don’t want more than two goals to be netted. A different wager could be betting BTTS No where you can land -135 when it comes to the Both Teams to Score No market.
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Barrow Unbeaten in Past Five H2H JobServe Community Stadium Clashes Against Colchester
Colchester haven’t won any of their past four games at JobServe Community Stadium. Danny Cowley's side have secured four wins, four draws and two defeats in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 0.70.
Barrow haven’t won any of their past four away games. The Bluebirds have finished with four draws, three wins and three defeats in the last 10 away games, recording an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 1.00.
Colchester were involved in a 0-0 draw when last meeting Barrow at JobServe Community Stadium. Barrow have won two of the past 5 H2H matches at JobServe Community Stadium, with the draw occurring three times.
Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
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4-4-2 | 1.80 | 1.10 | 0.70 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 5 | |
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3-4-3 | 2.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 7 |
- 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
- League Two: 03/05 2025 Colchester 0 Barrow 0
- 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


- 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.80 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Colchester this season are Kyreece Lisbie (2), Arthur Read (1), Jack Tucker (1)
- Top Assistors for Colchester this season are Adrian Akande (1), Jack Payne (1), Jack Tucker (1)
Colchester vs Barrow Lineups & Team News
Don’t bet on Colchester vs Barrow without reviewing the latest team news. We’ll have the predicted and confirmed League Two lineups for you plus all the latest on player injuries.
Previous Colchester Lineups
Previous Barrow Lineups
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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1 | Crewe | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10:2 | 12 |
2 | Grimsby | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9:4 | 10 |
3 | Chesterfield | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7:5 | 9 |
4 | Salford | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6:5 | 9 |
5 | MK Dons | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8:1 | 8 |
6 | Gillingham | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7:3 | 8 |
7 | Bromley | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6:3 | 8 |
8 | Harrogate | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6:4 | 8 |
9 | Cambridge | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6:5 | 7 |
10 | Fleetwood | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7:7 | 7 |
11 | Walsall | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4:4 | 6 |
12 | Swindon | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6:7 | 6 |
13 | Tranmere | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6:2 | 5 |
14 | Colchester | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5:4 | 5 |
15 | Notts County | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7:6 | 4 |
16 | Newport | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4:5 | 4 |
17 | Oldham | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2:3 | 3 |
18 | Barnet | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3:6 | 3 |
19 | Barrow | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2:5 | 3 |
20 | Accr. Stanley | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2:5 | 1 |
21 | Bristol Rovers | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2:6 | 1 |
22 | Crawley | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2:7 | 1 |
23 | Shrewsbury | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1:10 | 1 |
24 | Cheltenham | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1:10 | 0 |
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Grimsby | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5:1 | 6 |
2 | Gillingham | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5:1 | 6 |
3 | Chesterfield | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 6 |
4 | Crewe | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 6 |
5 | MK Dons | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5:0 | 4 |
6 | Tranmere | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5:1 | 4 |
7 | Bromley | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:2 | 4 |
8 | Harrogate | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:3 | 4 |
9 | Cambridge | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2:1 | 4 |
10 | Notts County | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5:3 | 3 |
11 | Walsall | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:2 | 3 |
12 | Salford | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:4 | 3 |
13 | Swindon | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:4 | 3 |
14 | Barrow | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | 3 |
15 | Fleetwood | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:5 | 3 |
16 | Accr. Stanley | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
17 | Colchester | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:3 | 1 |
18 | Oldham | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:3 | 1 |
19 | Crawley | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:3 | 1 |
20 | Newport | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1:2 | 1 |
21 | Bristol Rovers | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0:1 | 1 |
22 | Shrewsbury | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0:2 | 1 |
23 | Barnet | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:4 | 0 |
24 | Cheltenham | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:4 | 0 |


















































