Northampton vs Colchester Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 24 Oct 2026
Northampton vs Colchester Predictions
We are expecting a low number of goals when Northampton meet Colchester. The odds of -135 for Under 2.5 look really attractive and we can play the Total Goals market with confidence.
Dive into our Northampton vs Colchester betting breakdown for the complete analysis of our main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction and bet builder tips.
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Northampton host Colchester at Sixfields Stadium, with kick-off set for 07:30 on Saturday 24 October.
Northampton Town were defeated last time out. Sixfields Stadium saw them beaten at home to Tranmere Rovers by a 1-0 scoreline.
Colchester United played Chesterfield on the road in their previous game. It was a 1-1 draw at SMH Group Stadium.
H2H: 1-0 Win for Northampton in Last Head-to-Head Battle
It has been four successive wins for Northampton when playing Colchester. In their last clash, visitors Northampton secured a 1-0 victory at JobServe Community Stadium. The previous 6 games involving these sides have featured four Northampton wins and two Colchester triumphs.
| League Two | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 |  Colchester |
11 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 14 | -3 | 11:14 | 12 |
| 23 |  Northampton |
10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 8 | -2 | 6:8 | 10 |
Main Match Prediction
We could be set for a low-scoring League Two encounter. We will therefore bet on Under 2.5 which can be backed at an eye-catching price of -135, with defences set to be on top for the most part.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
Team news plays a valuable role and our football experts are always monitoring the players who have an injury concern. We’ve also got a handle on the form guide, with plenty of League Two data provided which puts you in the picture in terms of stats.
The betting odds at the top bookies suggest our pick carries a 57.5% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 60-65%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.
Bigger odds can be secured by going for an alternative wager where Under 2.5 Goals is combined with BTTS No. This means you need at least one team to draw a blank for the bet to land.
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Correct Score Prediction
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Colchester
One bet that has caught our eye is a 1-1 correct score draw. This selection is available at +420 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.
Bet Builder Tips
We’ve got a bet builder with three options: Under 2.5, Colchester to cover the +0.5 Asian Handicap combined with both teams to find the net.
If you’re keen to wager different selections for the same football match, a bet builder will provide a solution. You can go through the available markets and cherry-pick the outcomes that you think will happen. The odds for each selection are then combined together.
Northampton vs Colchester 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 bookies giving them a 50% probability of winning, Northampton Town might be a popular acca pick. Their current betting odds are +102 when it comes to triumphing in this League Two clash. If you want to get against the market leader, then you’re able to secure +250 for Colchester United.
The Asian Handicap -0.5 option is the same as a win on the 1x2 market. Northampton are -106 when it comes to this selection, with their opponents Colchester +0.5 at -135 which means the draw is also included with this pick.
For those expecting a low-scoring contest, Under 2.5 is the market leader on the Total Goals market. A different approach is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been priced at -132.
The top football betting sites provide hundreds of markets for the latest League Two matches. Be sure to peruse all of the available options before going ahead with your preferred wager.
Stats: Last 10 League matches only.
Northampton have recorded seven defeats, two draws and one victory in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 0.60 goals per game and conceding 1.50.
Colchester have gone without an away win in the last six games. The U's have recorded five losses, three draws and two wins in the previous 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.10 goals per match and conceding 1.40.
Northampton won 3-2 when they last played Colchester at Sixfields Stadium. Northampton have landed victory in two of the previous 3 H2H games at Sixfields Stadium, with Colchester winning once.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton Home Stats |
1-2-7 | 2.10 | 0.60 | 1.50 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 6 | |
| Colchester Away Stats |
2-3-5 | 2.50 | 1.10 | 1.40 | 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
Northampton League Stats
Colchester League Stats
- 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 1 win, 7 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 3 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 0.60 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.60 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 0 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 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 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Northampton this season are Joe O'Brien Whitmarsh (2), John Guthrie (1), Logan Briggs (1)
- Top Assistors for Northampton this season are Elliott Moore (1), Joe O'Brien Whitmarsh (1), Lee Evans (1)
Northampton vs Colchester Lineups & Team News
Previous Northampton Lineups
Previous Colchester Lineups
Northampton Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Chris Hogg
Colchester Player Stats & Squad
League Two Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salford | 12 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 19:12 | 25 |
| 2 | Barnet | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 23:15 | 21 |
| 3 | Crewe | 12 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 15:11 | 21 |
| 4 | Walsall | 11 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 16:7 | 19 |
| 5 | Cheltenham | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 21:22 | 18 |
| 6 | York City | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 19:13 | 17 |
| 7 | Gillingham | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 17:14 | 17 |
| 8 | Shrewsbury | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 13:17 | 17 |
| 9 | Chesterfield | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 18:16 | 16 |
| 10 | Exeter | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8:6 | 16 |
| 11 | Accr. Stanley | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 17:16 | 15 |
| 12 | Newport | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 16:15 | 15 |
| 13 | Tranmere | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 15:15 | 15 |
| 14 | Rochdale | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 15:17 | 15 |
| 15 | Swindon | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 13:16 | 15 |
| 16 | Bristol Rovers | 12 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 16:20 | 15 |
| 17 | Grimsby | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 15:15 | 14 |
| 18 | Fleetwood | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 14:15 | 14 |
| 19 | Colchester | 11 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 11:14 | 12 |
| 20 | Port Vale | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6:10 | 12 |
| 21 | Oldham | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 13:17 | 11 |
| 22 | Rotherham | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 14:20 | 11 |
| 23 | Northampton | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 6:8 | 10 |
| 24 | Crawley | 10 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 11:20 | 5 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salford | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 7:3 | 15 |
| 2 | York City | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 14:5 | 14 |
| 3 | Cheltenham | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13:10 | 13 |
| 4 | Accr. Stanley | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 12:7 | 12 |
| 5 | Newport | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 10:5 | 12 |
| 6 | Exeter | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6:1 | 12 |
| 7 | Crewe | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 11:7 | 12 |
| 8 | Bristol Rovers | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 11:8 | 12 |
| 9 | Walsall | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 8:2 | 11 |
| 10 | Swindon | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10:6 | 11 |
| 11 | Port Vale | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4:1 | 11 |
| 12 | Oldham | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 11:7 | 10 |
| 13 | Barnet | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 11:8 | 10 |
| 14 | Rochdale | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10:8 | 10 |
| 15 | Grimsby | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8:6 | 10 |
| 16 | Shrewsbury | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7:6 | 10 |
| 17 | Chesterfield | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 11:8 | 9 |
| 18 | Tranmere | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9:6 | 9 |
| 19 | Fleetwood | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 7:4 | 9 |
| 20 | Gillingham | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 7:5 | 9 |
| 21 | Colchester | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 5:3 | 9 |
| 22 | Rotherham | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 10:12 | 7 |
| 23 | Northampton | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2:3 | 5 |
| 24 | Crawley | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5:11 | 1 |
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