Colchester vs Bristol Rovers Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 20 Sep 2025
League Two Betting Preview: Colchester vs Bristol Rovers
Colchester host Bristol Rovers in this League Two meeting at JobServe Community Stadium, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 20 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.
Gas Can Battle Well Against U's
Bristol Rovers +0.25 at -141 on the Asian Handicap could be the bet to have. We’re expecting them to avoid defeat against Colchester, with our stake divided equally between 0 and +0.5 in the hope the away team can land a win.
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1-0 Rovers Victory in Previous H2H Meeting
Colchester United were beaten in their last game. Away from home at Wham Stadium, Accrington Stanley claimed a 1-0 win.
Bristol Rovers claimed a 2-1 home victory over Barrow at Memorial Stadium in their previous game.
Head-to-Head Statistics
These two sides previously met at Memorial Stadium, with Rovers landing the home victory. Defeating Colchester by a 1-0 scoreline.
| League Two | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Colchester |
14 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 21 | 18 | 3 | 21:18 | 18 |
| 16 | Bristol Rovers |
14 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 14 | 25 | -11 | 14:25 | 17 |
Confirmed Lineups
Colchester confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Tom Smith (GK), Kane Vincent-Young, Jack Tucker, Harvey Araujo, Josh Powell, Teddy Bishop, Arthur Read, Kyreece Lisbie, Jack Payne, Harry Anderson, Micah Mbick.
Bristol Rovers confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Luke Southwood (GK), Macauley Southam-Hales, Kacper Lopata, Alfie Kilgour, Jack Sparkes, Kamil Conteh, Joshua McEachran, Alfie Chang, Luke Thomas, Fabrizio Cavegn, Promise Omochere.
Colchester vs Bristol Rovers Prediction & Betting Tips
Explore our best Colchester vs Bristol Rovers picks, including a main match prediction, correct score forecast and a bet builder ready to use. Scroll down for full analysis.
Match Prediction
Bristol Rovers look a quality wager for this League Two encounter and we can bet the away team at -141 with a +0.25 goal handicap. The latest numbers imply that they can swerve defeat and claim a victory.
Our panel of football writers survey the latest injuries and suspensions. When combined with the form guide, this helps us secure the best odds. Our stats-led approach backed up by key League Two data is helpful.
Key Colchester vs Bristol Rovers league stats:
Rovers +0.25 Probability
The best betting apps make it a 58.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 65-70%. This is why we can recommend this bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
A 2-1 win in favor of Rovers is available at odds of +550. Correct score betting can be rewarding and you can also get plenty of entertainment with this option.
Bet Builder Tips
We’ve got a bet builder with three options: Bristol Rovers on the Asian Handicap at +0.25, more than two goals combined with BTTS Yes.
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Colchester vs Bristol Rovers 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.
Tight Clash on the Cards According to the Bookies
If you’re looking to wager Colchester United to secure victory in the League Two, then the bookmakers have chalked them up at +160. Bristol Rovers are on offer at betting odds of +155 and the draw is +225.
You can take advantage of the Draw No Bet market if you want a less-risky option. Going down this route means you can back Rovers at -122 or instead go for Colchester at -115.
Under 2.5 Goals is currently the betting favourite and a bet on this option would mean you need no more than two goals to be scored. For those anticipating both sides finding the net, then BTTS Yes might prove attractive. Alternatively, you can wager BTTS No.
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Colchester Have Developed Winless Habit at Home
Colchester have gone without a win at JobServe Community Stadium in the last six games. Danny Cowley's men have finished with four draws, three wins and three defeats in the last 10 home games, recording an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 0.90.
Rovers have finished with six defeats, two wins and two draws in the past 10 away matches, netting an average of 0.80 goals per game and conceding 1.90.
It was a 1-1 draw when Colchester last played Rovers at JobServe Community Stadium.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Colchester Home Stats |
3-4-3 | 1.90 | 1.00 | 0.90 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 5 | |
Bristol Rovers Away Stats |
2-2-6 | 2.70 | 0.80 | 1.90 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
- 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
Colchester League Stats
Bristol Rovers League Stats
- 1 win, 4 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.10 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 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 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 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 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 (3), Jack Tucker (2), Arthur Read (1)
- Top Assistors for Colchester this season are Adrian Akande (1), Arthur Read (1), Harry Anderson (1)
Colchester vs Bristol Rovers Lineups & Team News
Be prepared — check the Colchester vs Rovers team news before wagering. We’ll update you with predicted and confirmed League Two lineups plus current injury reports.
Colchester Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Bristol Rovers Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Colchester Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Bristol Rovers Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Colchester Substitutes
- 2Rob Hunt
- 9Samson Tovide
- 11John-Kymani Gordon
- 15Dominic Gape
- 17Jaden Williams
- 46Harrison Chamberlain
- 47Ronnie Harvey
Bristol Rovers Substitutes
- 2Joel Senior
- 4Taylor Moore
- 14Joel Cotterill
- 19Ellis Harrison
- 27Bryant Bilongo
- 30Freddie Issaka
- 43Ollie Dewsbury
Previous Colchester Lineups
Previous Bristol Rovers Lineups
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walsall | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 19:13 | 26 |
| 2 | Swindon | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 24:19 | 26 |
| 3 | Salford | 14 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 20:18 | 25 |
| 4 | MK Dons | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 27:15 | 24 |
| 5 | Notts County | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 25:15 | 24 |
| 6 | Grimsby | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 27:18 | 24 |
| 7 | Chesterfield | 14 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 24:21 | 23 |
| 8 | Gillingham | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 19:14 | 22 |
| 9 | Crewe | 14 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 20:18 | 22 |
| 10 | Fleetwood | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 21:20 | 22 |
| 11 | Bromley | 14 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 21:18 | 21 |
| 12 | Barnet | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 18:15 | 21 |
| 13 | Cambridge | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 16:15 | 21 |
| 14 | Colchester | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 21:18 | 18 |
| 15 | Barrow | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 13:15 | 18 |
| 16 | Bristol Rovers | 14 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 14:25 | 17 |
| 17 | Tranmere | 14 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 22:20 | 16 |
| 18 | Oldham | 14 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 12:12 | 16 |
| 19 | Harrogate | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 15:23 | 14 |
| 20 | Cheltenham | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 10:25 | 14 |
| 21 | Accr. Stanley | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 13:17 | 13 |
| 22 | Shrewsbury | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 12:22 | 13 |
| 23 | Crawley | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 14:22 | 12 |
| 24 | Newport | 14 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 14:23 | 11 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Notts County | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 17:6 | 16 |
| 2 | Cambridge | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 11:5 | 16 |
| 3 | Chesterfield | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 14:6 | 15 |
| 4 | Walsall | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 11:7 | 15 |
| 5 | Swindon | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 12:8 | 14 |
| 6 | Fleetwood | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 14:12 | 14 |
| 7 | Grimsby | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 15:6 | 13 |
| 8 | Bromley | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 15:10 | 13 |
| 9 | Gillingham | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 9:5 | 13 |
| 10 | Salford | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 11:10 | 13 |
| 11 | Crewe | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 9:9 | 12 |
| 12 | MK Dons | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 14:9 | 10 |
| 13 | Bristol Rovers | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 6:11 | 10 |
| 14 | Colchester | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 13:10 | 9 |
| 15 | Accr. Stanley | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9:7 | 9 |
| 16 | Cheltenham | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 5:8 | 9 |
| 17 | Crawley | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10:8 | 8 |
| 18 | Shrewsbury | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5:7 | 8 |
| 19 | Barrow | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6:9 | 8 |
| 20 | Tranmere | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 8:7 | 7 |
| 21 | Barnet | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 8:9 | 7 |
| 22 | Oldham | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 6:7 | 7 |
| 23 | Harrogate | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 8:11 | 7 |
| 24 | Newport | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 5:13 | 1 |
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