Colchester vs Oldham Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 22 Aug 2026
Colchester vs Oldham Predictions
The odds of -147 look too good to pass up when it comes to both Colchester and Oldham scoring here. A nice potential return is on the cards by taking this BTTS Yes option and we think it has a good chance.
Our Colchester vs Oldham betting coverage includes detailed reasoning for the main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction and bet builder tips.
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Colchester welcome Oldham to JobServe Community Stadium, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 22 August.
Colchester United played out a 2-2 draw in their last game. This was away from home at Wham Stadium against Accrington Stanley.
Oldham Athletic won their previous game, beating Port Vale at home. It was a 2-0 win at Boundary Park.
Oldham 3-1 to the Good in Previous H2H
Oldham have not lost any of the past three games against Colchester. In the last clash, Oldham banked a 3-1 win when visiting JobServe Community Stadium. The previous 8 H2H meetings have involved three Oldham wins, two Colchester victories and three draws.
| League Two | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Oldham |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 11 | Colchester |
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
Main Match Prediction
After careful consideration, we’re going to place a BTTS Yes bet on the basis that -147 looks like great value. We anticipate that the sides can both find the net in this League Two match.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
We’re constantly keeping tabs on the League Two team news. Along with the latest form, this helps us get the value every time. Our football experts are able to take a stats-led approach, with the key numbers providing a guide.
According to the top bookies, our pick has a 59.5% chance of landing a return. However, our experts have this number between 65-70% based on their in-depth research. This is why we regard this as a value wager.
If you think that BTTS Yes will happen but want to get a slightly bigger price, there’s the option to head to the Total Goals & Both Teams to Score market and combine it with Over 2.5 Goals.
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Correct Score Prediction
There are odds of +440 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.
Bet Builder Tips
A bet builder always adds excitement and the picks are Yes on the BTTS market, the match to end all square as well as no more than two goals in the match.
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Colchester vs Oldham 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 bookies have Colchester United as +130 favourites for this League Two clash, with the Full-Time Result betting odds implying that they are 43% likely to win. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +170 about Oldham Athletic.
If Colchester only draw with Oldham, then the Asian Handicap -0.25 wager means you get half your stake back. However, you get a full payout at -102 if they’re able to land a victory.
The Total Goals market looks like a close call, with Under and Over 2.5 Goals trading at a similar price. For those expecting both sides to find the net, Both Teams to Score Yes is available at -147.
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Stats: League Two matches only
Colchester have clocked up four wins, four defeats and two draws in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 0.90.
Oldham are on a three game losing streak on the road. The Latics have collected five defeats, four wins and one draw in the previous 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.70 goals per game and conceding 1.40.
Oldham overcame Colchester 3-1 when the sides last met at JobServe Community Stadium. The previous 4 H2H meetings at JobServe Community Stadium have featured two Oldham victories and two draws.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Colchester Home Stats |
4-2-4 | 2.20 | 1.30 | 0.90 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 6 | |
Oldham Away Stats |
4-1-5 | 3.10 | 1.70 | 1.40 | 8 | 2 | 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
- League Two: 03/04 2026 Colchester 1 Oldham 3
- League Two: 09/08 2025 Oldham 1 Colchester 1
- League Two: 26/02 2022 Colchester 1 Oldham 1
- League Two: 21/08 2021 Oldham 1 Colchester 2
- League Two: 09/04 2021 Oldham 5 Colchester 2
- League Two: 03/10 2020 Colchester 3 Oldham 3
- League Two: 31/08 2019 Oldham 0 Colchester 1
- League Two: 06/04 2019 Colchester 0 Oldham 2
Colchester League Stats
Oldham League Stats
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Colchester this season are Ellis Iandolo (1), Rob Hunt (1)
- Top Assistors for Colchester this season are Jack Payne (1), Oscar Thorn (1)
Colchester vs Oldham Lineups & Team News
Always review the Colchester vs Oldham team news before locking in your bets. We’ll keep you posted with predicted and confirmed lineups for League Two and all current injury news.
Previous Colchester Lineups
Previous Oldham Lineups
Colchester Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Danny Cowley
Oldham Player Stats & Squad
League Two Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walsall | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 2 | Newport | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 3 | Barnet | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 3 |
| 4 | Oldham | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 5 | Tranmere | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 6 | York City | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:2 | 3 |
| 7 | Cheltenham | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 8 | Crewe | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 9 | Fleetwood | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 10 | Grimsby | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 11 | Colchester | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 12 | Accr. Stanley | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 13 | Northampton | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 14 | Swindon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 15 | Bristol Rovers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | 0 |
| 16 | Rotherham | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 17 | Chesterfield | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
| 18 | Crawley | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
| 19 | Exeter | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
| 20 | Salford | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | 0 |
| 21 | Port Vale | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
| 22 | Shrewsbury | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
| 23 | Gillingham | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:3 | 0 |
| 24 | Rochdale | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:3 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newport | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 2 | Barnet | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 3 |
| 3 | Oldham | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 4 | Tranmere | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 5 | York City | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:2 | 3 |
| 6 | Cheltenham | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 7 | Grimsby | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 8 | Accr. Stanley | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 9 | Northampton | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 10 | Walsall | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 11 | Crewe | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 12 | Fleetwood | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 13 | Colchester | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 14 | Swindon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 15 | Bristol Rovers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 16 | Rotherham | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 17 | Exeter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 18 | Salford | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 19 | Port Vale | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 20 | Shrewsbury | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 21 | Rochdale | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 22 | Chesterfield | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
| 23 | Crawley | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
| 24 | Gillingham | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:3 | 0 |
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