Colchester vs Exeter Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 Oct 2026

Colchester vs Exeter Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Under 2.5 Goals @ -115

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After careful consideration, the betting odds of -115 for Under 2.5 Goals looks to be the best bet. Neither Colchester or Exeter can set the stage alight and this Total Goals wager looks to be a sound one.

Dive into our Colchester vs Exeter betting breakdown for the complete analysis of our main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction and bet builder tips.

Colchester vs Exeter Preview

Colchester clash with Exeter at JobServe Community Stadium, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 17 October.

Colchester United were beaten last game and this was on the road at Rodney Parade. Newport County claimed a 1-0 victory.

Exeter City won their previous league game 1-0. This road win at The Croud Meadow against Shrewsbury Town was their second League Two victory on the bounce.

H2H: 2-0 Victory for Exeter in Pair’s Last Battle

The scoreline was 2-0 in favour of home side Exeter when they last played Colchester, with the clash taking place at St. James Park, Exeter. It has been five Exeter victories, two Colchester wins and two draws in the previous 9 meetings between these sides.

League Two		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
14	Exeter	10	3	3	4	6	6	0	6:6	12
19	Colchester	9	2	4	3	10	13	-3	10:13	10

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Main Match Prediction

The two sides could end up contesting a low-scoring League Two encounter, with Under 2.5 looking like a great pick. Let’s head to the betting sites and secure odds of -115 for this prediction.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Colchester games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 13 of the last 20 Colchester games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Colchester games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 7 Exeter games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 Exeter games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 13 of the last 20 Exeter games.

We’re always aware of the injuries and suspensions for each team before we decide which way to go with our football picks. The form and data also help the League Two experts at Sportsgambler.com when it comes to a betting view on the action.

If you go by the top bookies, there’s a 53.5% likelihood of our pick winning. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability close to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Colchester 1 - 0 Exeter

Colchester are available to back at +550 to secure a 1-0 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Colchester vs Exeter 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 bookmakers have Colchester United as +108 favourites for this League Two encounter, with the 1x2 odds suggesting that they are 48% likely to triumph. Exeter City are operating at larger odds than the opposition and the underdogs can be wagered at +210.

You can choose between Colchester -0.5 at +105 or Exeter +0.5 at -152 if you’re looking to bet on the Asian Handicap. The former is the same as the 1x2 market, while the latter means you also get a payout if it’s a draw.

You can get a similar price whether you’re betting Under or Over 2.5 Goals. Both Teams to Score is one of the top markets and the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -152.

Hundreds of markets are made available when it comes to League Two games, with the best football betting sites leaving no stone unturned in terms of available options.

Full-Time Result

1

+108

X

+230

2

+210

Half-Time Result

1

+170

X

+123

2

+265

Double Chance

1X

-345

12

-385

X2

-161

Draw No Bet

1

-185

2

+128

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

+105

2 Hcp +0.5

-152

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-115

Over 2.5

-123

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-152

No

+105

Stats: Last 10 League matches only.
Colchester haven’t lost any of their past four games at JobServe Community Stadium. Danny Cowley's team have recorded four victories, four draws and two defeats in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 0.90.

Exeter have recorded seven losses, two draws and one win in the previous 10 away games, scoring an average of 0.70 goals per match and conceding 1.40.

When the sides last met at JobServe Community Stadium, Colchester beat Exeter 3-1. There have been two Colchester wins, one Exeter success and one draw in the past 4 H2H meetings 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		4-4-2	2.10	1.20	0.90	4	6	6	4
Exeter Away Stats		1-2-7	2.10	0.70	1.40	3	7	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

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Colchester vs Exeter Lineups & Team News

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