Colchester vs Grimsby Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 27 Jan 2026

League Two Betting Preview: Colchester vs Grimsby

Colchester clash with Grimsby at JobServe Community Stadium, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Tuesday 27 January.

If you share our opinion that there won’t be too many goals between Colchester and Grimsby, you can secure a price of -125 for Under 2.5 on the Total Goals market. We expect this bet to land.

Not seeing much attacking spark here? Snag the latest BetMGM promo code and take a look at our review before putting your money down.

Colchester United clinched their third consecutive league victory in their latest League Two match, defeating Fleetwood Town 2-1 at home at JobServe Community Stadium.

Grimsby Town won their previous game 2-0. This away win at The Completely-Suzuki Stadium against Cheltenham Town was their fourth on the bounce.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at Blundell Park, with Colchester claiming the away win. Beating Grimsby by a 2-1 scoreline. The 10 H2H meetings most recently played have included six Colchester victories, one draw and three triumphs for Grimsby.

League Two		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
8	Colchester	26	11	9	6	41	29	12	41:29	42
10	Grimsby	26	11	7	8	38	30	8	38:30	40

View Full Table

Colchester vs Grimsby Prediction & Betting Tips

Dive into our Colchester vs Grimsby betting tips, featuring an expert match prediction, our best correct score pick and a ready-made bet builder designed for value.

Match Prediction

We can’t resist the opportunity to back Under 2.5 for this League Two encounter. This wager gives us the opportunity to land odds of -125 and we feel confident of securing a return.

Our League Two experts like to go through the form guide, with injuries and suspensions also having a bearing on the match. Before making our football predictions, we combine this information with the latest numbers.

Key Colchester vs Grimsby league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Colchester games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Colchester games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 8 Grimsby games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 20 Grimsby games.

According to the best betting sites, our pick has a 55.6% chance of landing a return. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 60-65%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

Bettors looking for a larger price when it comes to backing Under 2.5 Goals can include this pick as part of a Result & Total Goals selection. Predict the team that will land the spoils.

Give your bets a boost! Browse our comprehensive guide to find the latest betting offers and generous welcome bonuses.

Our Match Prediction

Under 2.5 Goals @ -125 Watch Live Bet Now

BetMGM Promo Up To $1500 in Bonus Bets Get Bonus T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

Disclosure: This preview contains affiliate links; we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. T&Cs apply. We only recommend licensed and regulated operators. See our Editorial Policy. Pick odds and lines reflect the price available at the time of publication (21:08, 25 January 2026). Live market odds are updated regularly and may differ. 18+ (or legal age) | Gamble Responsibly.

Correct Score Prediction

Colchester 1 - 1 Grimsby

There are odds of +420 available that we see a 1-1 scoreline played out. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.

Colchester vs Grimsby 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.

The bookies have Colchester United at +130 when it comes to Full-Time Result. This implies that the favourites are 43% likely to win this League Two encounter according to the latest betting odds. The market implies that Grimsby Town are the most unlikely to win at +188.

A win for Colchester would see a full payout on the Asian Handicap -0.25 option. You can get -108 that they overcome Grimsby going down this route and half stake refunded if it’s a draw.

You can get a similar price whether you’re betting Under or Over 2.5 Goals. If you think both teams will score, then you can back BTTS Yes at -147.

It’s great that you can tap into hundreds of markets for every League Two match. Each of our recommended football betting sites provide exciting pre-match and In-Play betting options.

Full-Time Result

1

+130

X

+220

2

+188

Half-Time Result

1

+188

X

+123

2

+245

Double Chance

1X

-294

12

-370

X2

-192

Draw No Bet

1

-156

2

+105

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-108

2 Hcp +0.25

-137

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-125

Over 2.5

-114

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-147

No

+104

Colchester have enjoyed three straight wins at JobServe Community Stadium. The U's have secured six wins, two draws and two defeats in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 2.10 goals per game and conceding 1.10.

Grimsby have four wins, three draws and three losses in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.50 goals per match and conceding 1.50.

Grimsby overcame Colchester 2-1 when the sides last met at JobServe Community Stadium. The previous 6 H2H matches at JobServe Community Stadium have involved each team landing three victories.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Colchester Home Stats		6-2-2	3.20	2.10	1.10	5	5	6	4
Grimsby Away Stats		4-3-3	3.00	1.50	1.50	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

Watch League Two live streaming through your Android or Apple device simply by having a funded sportsbook account or placing a bet within the past 24 hours.

It’s great to watch live sports and you’ll find a wide range of choice with the leading betting apps.

Colchester vs Grimsby Live Streaming Watch Live Geo-restrictions apply. To use the services you need to be logged in, a funded account or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours.

Colchester vs Grimsby Lineups & Team News

The latest Colchester vs Grimsby team news could impact your bets — review it first. We’ll deliver both predicted and confirmed lineups for League Two as well as the latest injury reports.

Colchester United Team Page Grimsby Town Team Page

Top Football Pages