Colchester vs Harrogate Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Oct 2025

League Two Betting Preview: Colchester vs Harrogate

Colchester host Harrogate in this League Two game at JobServe Community Stadium, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 18 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

We’ve identified a value bet in the form of Colchester who are trading at odds of -156. There’s plenty of juice in the price when it comes to this Full-Time Result selection and they can beat Harrogate.

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Colchester United have won back-to-back League Two games. A 2-1 triumph recently occurred away at Blundell Park when playing Grimsby Town.

Harrogate Town have now lost back-to-back league games. On the road in their previous League Two appearance, Fleetwood Town won 3-2 at Highbury Stadium, Fleetwood.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Harrogate boast an unbeaten record in the past four matches against Colchester, with the last encounter ending 0-0 at EnviroVent Stadium. The 10 previous H2H meetings have involved five Colchester wins, one draw and four Harrogate victories.

League Two		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
12	Colchester	28	11	9	8	41	31	10	41:31	42
24	Harrogate	30	4	6	20	20	49	-29	20:49	18

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Confirmed Lineups

Colchester confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Matt Macey (GK), Kane Vincent-Young, Jack Tucker, Harvey Araujo, Ellis Iandolo, Teddy Bishop, Arthur Read, Kyreece Lisbie, Jack Payne, Harry Anderson, Micah Mbick.

Harrogate confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): James Belshaw (GK), Warren Burrell, Bobby Faulkner, Anthony O'Connor, Jacob Slater, Jack Evans, Ben Fox, Reece Smith, Conor McAleny, Stephen Duke-McKenna, Jack Muldoon.

Colchester vs Harrogate Prediction & Betting Tips

We cover the essential Colchester vs Harrogate betting angles, featuring our main match prediction, correct score guidance and a carefully crafted bet builder.

Match Prediction

If you agree with our verdict that Colchester can claim a League Two victory, then there’s the chance to get betting odds of -156 that this happens. We think that this price sticks out.

The formbook always proves to be helpful when it comes to providing football betting tips. The latest League Two team news is also vital, with the stats helping to shape our opinion too.

Key Colchester vs Harrogate league stats:

• Colchester have won 2 consecutive games.
• Harrogate have lost 3 of their last 5 games.
• Harrogate have lost 6 of their last 10 games.
• Harrogate have lost their last 2 games.

According to the top bookies, our pick has a 61% chance of landing a return. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 70%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

Colchester To Win @ -156 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Colchester 3 - 0 Harrogate

We’re predicting Colchester to land a 3-0 victory and this is available at +650. The correct score betting option provides plenty of fun and entertainment.

Colchester vs Harrogate 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.

With the bookmakers affording them a 57% chance of winning, Colchester United might be a popular accumulator selection. Their betting odds are -135 when it comes to this League Two encounter. Harrogate Town are trading at a bigger price than their opponents and the outsiders can be backed at +310.

A 2+ goal margin of victory for Colchester against Harrogate means a full payout at -109 when backing them on the Asian Handicap -0.75. A one-goal win means half the stake wins and half is refunded.

The Under 2.5 / Over 2.5 Goals betting market has the two outcomes at a similar price. A different approach is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been priced at -127.

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Full-Time Result

1

-135

X

+270

2

+310

Half-Time Result

1

+133

X

+128

2

+350

Double Chance

1X

-588

12

-476

X2

-108

Draw No Bet

1

-333

2

+205

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-109

2 Hcp +0.75

-125

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-114

Over 2.5

-119

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-127

No

-112

Colchester haven’t tasted defeat in three consecutive matches at JobServe Community Stadium. The U's have finished with five draws, three defeats and two win in the previous 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 1.10.

Harrogate have collected four defeats, three wins and three draws in the previous 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.30.

Harrogate beat Colchester 1-0 when the teams last met at JobServe Community Stadium. The past 5 H2H meetings at JobServe Community Stadium have seen Colchester win three times and Harrogate rack up two victories.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Colchester Home Stats		2-5-3	2.30	1.20	1.10	3	7	6	4
Harrogate Away Stats		3-3-4	2.30	1.00	1.30	4	6	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 vs Harrogate Lineups & Team News

Be smart with your bets — check the Colchester vs Harrogate team news beforehand. We’ll offer the predicted and confirmed League Two lineups along with the latest injury developments.

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