Colchester United FC
Football England - EFL League Two JobServe Community Stadium Sat 6 Sep 22:00
Crewe Alexandra FC
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  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Squads
  7. Table

League Two Betting Preview: Colchester vs Crewe

Colchester host Crewe in this League Two game at JobServe Community Stadium, with kick-off set for 22:00 on Saturday 6 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

Defences Could Be On Top

The latest numbers informs us that odds of 1.66 about Under 2.5 Goals looks like an attractive bet for the Colchester v Crewe contest. This Total Goals market wager could end up triggering a payout.

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Goalless Draw When Teams Last Met

Colchester United played Barnet on their travels in their last game. It was a 1-1 draw at The Hive Stadium.

Crewe Alexandra were beaten in their previous game, losing 3-0 at home to Swindon Town at Mornflake Stadium.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The past three games between Colchester and Crewe have finished in a draw, with the last clash ending 0-0 at JobServe Community Stadium. The past 8 H2H games have featured four draws, three wins for Crewe and just one for Colchester.

League Two G W D L GF GA GD GD P
6 Crewe logo Crewe 7 4 1 2 11 7 4 11:7 13
16 Colchester logo Colchester 7 1 4 2 7 8 -1 7:8 7
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Confirmed Lineups

Colchester confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Matt Macey (GK), Rob Hunt, Jack Tucker, Tom Flanagan, Josh Powell, Teddy Bishop, Arthur Read, Harry Anderson, Jack Payne, Owura Edwards, Samson Tovide.

Crewe confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Tom Booth (GK), Lewis Billington, James Connolly, Mickey Demetriou, Reece Hutchinson, Owen Lunt, James Golding, Tommi O'Reilly, Max Sanders, Josh March, Emre Tezgel.

Colchester vs Crewe Prediction & Betting Tips

This expert Colchester vs Crewe betting breakdown features our match prediction, a correct score pick and a carefully constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Match Prediction

If you agree with our view of a low-scoring League Two clash, then you can get odds of 1.66 on the Under 2.5 Goals market. We think that this bet has a strong chance of landing.

A good deal of research goes into our football betting tips. We start by studying the latest form and getting a handle on injuries. The key League Two stats can then be used as the missing piece of the jigsaw.

Key Colchester vs Crewe league stats:

  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Colchester games at home.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Colchester games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Colchester games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 15 of the last 20 Crewe games on the road.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Crewe games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 games between these teams.

Under 2.5 Probability

The best football betting sites make it a 60.2% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our experts think that the probability is close to 70% taking all factors into consideration. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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For those searching for a larger price, a possible option could be backing Under 1.5 Goals. This is a wager that will land a return for a 0-0 draw or a 1-0 victory to either side.

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Correct Score Prediction

Colchester Colchester logo 1 - 1 Crewe logo Crewe

One bet that has caught our eye is a 1-1 correct score draw. This selection is available at 4.60 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Bet Builder Tips

Total Goals Under 2.5
Full-Time Result Draw
Both Team To Score Yes

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Colchester vs Crewe Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Expecting Tight Affair

The bookies have chalked up the draw at 3.25 on the 1x2 betting, with Colchester United available to bet at odds of 2.55. Crewe Alexandra are 2.63 to claim victory in this League Two encounter.

There’s the chance to back Colchester at 2.16 if you want to take them on the Asian Handicap -0.25. There’s a full payout if they beat Crewe but also half stake returned if the scoreline ends level.

Under 2.5 Goals is currently the betting favourite and a bet on this option would mean you need no more than two goals to be scored. Both Teams to Score is a two-way market and, when it comes to latest odds, there’s not much to separate Yes and No.

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JobServe Community Stadium
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Colchester Aiming to Stop the Rot at Home

Colchester haven’t triumphed in five straight games at JobServe Community Stadium. Danny Cowley's men have four victories, three draws and three defeats in the last 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 0.80.

Crewe have racked up four draws, three wins and three losses in the previous 10 away games, netting an average of 1.10 goals per match and conceding 0.90.

The last meeting at JobServe Community Stadium saw Colchester and Crewe draw 0-0. In the past 3 H2H meetings at JobServe Community Stadium, there have been two draws and a win for Colchester.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Colchester logo Colchester Home Stats 4-3-3 1.80 1.00 0.80 4 6 4 6
Crewe logo Crewe Away Stats 3-4-3 2.00 1.10 0.90 3 7 4 6
  • 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
Team Stats
Colchester logo Colchester League Stats
Crewe logo Crewe League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 1 win, 4 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Colchester vs Crewe Lineups & Team News

Be smart with your bets — check the Colchester vs Crewe team news beforehand. We’ll have the predicted and confirmed League Two lineups for you plus all the latest on player injuries.

Colchester Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Crewe Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Colchester Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

1 Matt Macey
2 Rob Hunt 5 Jack Tucker 6 Tom Flanagan 26 Josh Powell
8 Teddy Bishop 16 Arthur Read
7 Harry Anderson 10 Jack Payne 21 Owura Edwards
9 Samson Tovide
1 Tom Booth
2 Lewis Billington 18 James Connolly 5 Mickey Demetriou 3 Reece Hutchinson
19 Owen Lunt 16 James Golding
26 Tommi O'Reilly 6 Max Sanders 24 Josh March
36 Emre Tezgel

Crewe Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Colchester Substitutes

  • 12Tom Smith
  • 14Kyreece Lisbie
  • 15Dominic Gape
  • 17Jaden Williams
  • 24Harvey Araujo
  • 30Kane Vincent-Young
  • 33Micah Mbick

Crewe Substitutes

  • 4Jay Mingi
  • 13Sam Waller
  • 14Charlie Finney
  • 15Dion Rankine
  • 17Matus Holicek
  • 23Jack Powell
  • 31Louis Moult

Previous Colchester Lineups

30 Aug League Two
Barnet 1-1 Colchester
23 Aug League Two
Colchester 0-2 Barrow
20 Aug League Two
Colchester 1-2 Cambridge
16 Aug League Two
Shrewsbury 0-2 Colchester
13 Aug EFL Cup
Oxford 1-0 Colchester
09 Aug League Two
Oldham 1-1 Colchester

Previous Crewe Lineups

30 Aug League Two
Crewe 0-3 Swindon
23 Aug League Two
Gillingham 1-0 Crewe
20 Aug League Two
Fleetwood 1-4 Crewe
16 Aug League Two
Crewe 1-0 Crawley
13 Aug EFL Cup
Stockport 3-1 Crewe
09 Aug League Two
Crewe 2-0 Accr. Stanley
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2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Gillingham 7 4 3 0 11:5 15
2 Swindon 7 5 0 2 14:9 15
3 Walsall 7 5 0 2 7:4 15
4 Grimsby 7 4 2 1 13:8 14
5 Bromley 7 3 4 0 12:7 13
6 Crewe 7 4 1 2 11:7 13
7 Chesterfield 7 4 1 2 11:9 13
8 Salford 7 4 1 2 10:8 13
9 MK Dons 7 3 2 2 12:6 11
10 Notts County 7 3 2 2 12:9 11
11 Fleetwood 7 3 2 2 9:9 11
12 Cambridge 7 3 1 3 8:7 10
13 Bristol Rovers 7 3 1 3 7:8 10
14 Tranmere 6 2 2 2 10:7 8
15 Harrogate 7 2 2 3 7:9 8
16 Colchester 7 1 4 2 7:8 7
17 Oldham 7 1 4 2 4:5 7
18 Barnet 7 2 1 4 6:10 7
19 Barrow 7 2 0 5 5:9 6
20 Crawley 7 1 2 4 5:11 5
21 Shrewsbury 7 1 2 4 5:13 5
22 Newport 7 1 1 5 7:12 4
23 Cheltenham 7 1 1 5 3:12 4
24 Accr. Stanley 6 0 3 3 3:7 3
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Gillingham 3 3 0 0 6:1 9
2 Walsall 4 3 0 1 4:2 9
3 Bromley 4 2 2 0 8:4 8
4 Notts County 4 2 1 1 8:5 7
5 Chesterfield 3 2 1 0 6:3 7
6 Cambridge 4 2 1 1 4:2 7
7 Salford 4 2 1 1 7:6 7
8 Grimsby 3 2 0 1 5:2 6
9 Swindon 3 2 0 1 5:5 6
10 Crewe 3 2 0 1 3:3 6
11 MK Dons 4 1 1 2 7:4 4
12 Tranmere 3 1 1 1 6:3 4
13 Bristol Rovers 3 1 1 1 1:1 4
14 Harrogate 4 1 1 2 5:6 4
15 Fleetwood 3 1 1 1 4:6 4
16 Cheltenham 4 1 0 3 2:5 3
17 Barrow 4 1 0 3 3:7 3
18 Accr. Stanley 2 0 2 0 2:2 2
19 Shrewsbury 3 0 2 1 0:2 2
20 Colchester 4 0 2 2 3:6 2
21 Oldham 3 0 1 2 2:4 1
22 Newport 4 0 1 3 4:7 1
23 Crawley 3 0 1 2 2:5 1
24 Barnet 4 0 1 3 3:8 1