Colchester vs Crewe Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 06 Sep 2025


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 | |
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7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 11:7 | 13 |
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7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 8 | -1 | 7:8 | 7 |
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:
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.
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


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.
Bet Builder Tips
You’re welcome to follow our bet builder which has no more than two goals, the match to end all square and both teams to find the net.
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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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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 | |
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4-3-3 | 1.80 | 1.00 | 0.80 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 6 | |
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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
- League Two: 18/04 2025 Colchester 0 Crewe 0
- League Two: 20/12 2024 Crewe 0 Colchester 0
- League Two: 27/04 2024 Colchester 1 Crewe 1
- League Two: 23/09 2023 Crewe 2 Colchester 1
- League Two: 10/04 2023 Colchester 4 Crewe 0
- League Two: 12/11 2022 Crewe 1 Colchester 0
- League Two: 22/10 2019 Crewe 0 Colchester 0
- League Two: 26/01 2019 Crewe 2 Colchester 1


- 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
- 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
- An average of 0.70 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.80 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 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Colchester this season are Jack Tucker (2), Kyreece Lisbie (2), Arthur Read (1)
- Top Assistors for Colchester this season are Adrian Akande (1), Harry Anderson (1), Jack Payne (1)
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
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
Previous Crewe Lineups
# | 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 |
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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 |














