Colchester vs Southampton Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 08 Aug 2026

Colchester vs Southampton Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Southampton Asian Hcp -1.5 @ -111

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We are confident with our -1.5 Asian Handicap bet considering that we require Southampton to win by at least two goals to secure a return. Odds of -111 offer lots of appeal when the visitors clash with Colchester.

We analyse several betting angles in our Colchester vs Southampton betting preview, expanding on our main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction and bet builder tips.

Colchester vs Southampton Preview

League Two side Colchester host Championship outfit Southampton at JobServe Community Stadium, with kick-off set for 12:30 on Saturday 8 August.

Colchester United won their last game 4-1. This was a League Two away victory at The Completely-Suzuki Stadium against Cheltenham Town.

Southampton won their previous game by a 3-1 Championship scoreline. It was away from home against Preston North End at Deepdale. Tonda Eckert's men boasted 54% possession and recorded five shots on goal, while Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Ross Stewart and Cyle Larin were all on target.

League Two		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
6	Colchester	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
24	Southampton	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	-4

Main Match Prediction

We think it’s likely that Southampton won’t just win this EFL Cup match but enjoy a decent margin of victory. We’re happy to back the away team -1.5 at odds of -111 on this basis.

The first port of call is to check out the injury and suspension news for each side and then scroll through the form guide. We take this information and apply it to the latest available stats to come up with a verdict.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

• The -1.5 line has been covered by Southampton in 4 of their last 10 games.

The odds at the best football bookies suggest our pick has a 52.6% chance of winning. However, we have this number between 55-60% based on our in-depth research. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Colchester 0 - 2 Southampton

A 2-0 win in favor of Southampton is available at odds of +480. Take a chance on the correct score and get rewarded for predicting the right scoreline.

Colchester vs Southampton 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.

Southampton are strong -294 favourites to win this EFL Cup encounter according to the Full-Time Result betting odds. The bookies give them a 75% chance of claiming victory. Colchester United are an outside chance to get the job done and you can now back them at +650.

If you fancy Southampton to be leading at the interval, then you can secure odds of -130. Alternatively, there’s the chance to wager on Colchester at +540 on the Half-Time Result, with the draw trading at +170.

You can find the shortest odds for Over 2.5 Goals, which means three goals or more being scored. An alternative angle is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been chalked up at -132.

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Full-Time Result

1

+650

X

+400

2

-294

Half-Time Result

1

+540

X

+170

2

-130

Double Chance

1X

+190

12

-769

X2

-1667

Draw No Bet

1

+450

2

-1000

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +1.5

-130

2 Hcp -1.5

-111

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+135

Over 2.5

-200

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-132

No

-110

Latest EFL Cup and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Colchester Stats

Southampton Stats

Full-Time Result

• 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
• 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 8 wins and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.00 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 2.20 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 4 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 2.40 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.30 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.70 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches

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