Colchester vs Oldham Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 22 Aug 2026

Colchester vs Oldham Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Both Teams To Score - Yes @ -147

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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.

Colchester vs Oldham Preview

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.

H2H: 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
19	Colchester	8	2	4	2	10	12	-2	10:12	10
21	Oldham	8	2	1	5	9	13	-4	9:13	7

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Confirmed Lineups

Colchester confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Thimothee Lo-Tutala (GK), Kane Vincent-Young, Jack Tucker, Sean Raggett, Ellis Iandolo, Paul Digby, Rob Hunt, Oscar Thorn, Jack Payne, Harry Anderson, Bradley Ihionvien.

Oldham confirmed lineup (4-4-1-1): Mathew Hudson (GK), Gus Scott-Morriss, Donervon Daniels, Ryan Delaney, Jamie Robson, Favour Fawunmi, Oliver Norburn, Keenan Appiah-Forson, Kane Drummond, Calum Kavanagh, Mike Fondop-Talum.

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):

• BTTS Yes has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Colchester games at home.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 2 straight Colchester games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Oldham games on the road.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Oldham games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 2 straight Oldham games on the road.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 6 games between these teams.

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

Colchester 1 - 1 Oldham

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.

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.

You can secure betting odds of +140 when it comes to Colchester United claiming a League Two win and the bookmakers have Oldham Athletic on offer at +160. For those wishing to back the draw, it’s available at +230.

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 +106 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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Full-Time Result

1

+140

X

+230

2

+160

Half-Time Result

1

+200

X

+123

2

+220

Double Chance

1X

-244

12

-385

X2

-213

Draw No Bet

1

-130

2

-111

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+106

2 Hcp +0.25

-152

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-122

Over 2.5

-118

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-147

No

+102

Stats: Last 10 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

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.

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