Match analysis
EnglandLeague Two
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this League Two fixture.
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Joel Senior🟨Kane Thompson-Sommers🔄Joel Senior🔄Rob Hunt🟨Riley Harbottle🔄Alfie Kilgour🟨Kyreece Lisbie🔄Luke Thomas🔄Owura Edwards⚽Jack Sparkes🟨Jack Payne🔄Samson Tovide🔄Tom Lockyer🟨Micah Mbick🟨Colchester beat Bristol Rovers 1-0 on Saturday 17 January in a League Two fixture. At the break it was 0-0. On the numbers, Colchester saw more of the ball (53%), while the shot count was 5 for Bristol Rovers and 10 for Colchester.
For Colchester, Owura Edwards (85') was on target.
One of the five tips on this match won: Colchester to win.
1W 2D 7L0.50 pts/game
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| Bristol RoversHome | Rating | ColchesterAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,425 | Overall | 1,543 |
| 1,512 | Match venue | 1,496 |
| 1,512 | At home | 1,519 |
| 1,480 | Away | 1,496 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,427 | Attack | 1,477 |
| 1,477 | Defence | 1,580 |
| 1,437 | Home attack | 1,453 |
| 1,480 | Away attack | 1,465 |
| 1,544 | Home defence | 1,583 |
| 1,487 | Away defence | 1,547 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,517 | Goal environment | 1,382 |
| 1,487 | Home goals | 1,495 |
| 1,530 | Away goals | 1,387 |
| 1,513 | Possession | 1,503 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,514 | Set-piece attack | 1,489 |
| 1,514 | Set-piece defence | 1,489 |
| 1,502 | Close games | 1,514 |
| 1,396 | Winning margin | 1,553 |
Match venue compares Bristol Rovers at home with Colchester away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Bristol RoversUnknownColchesterUnknown
PajimonWonThe pickColchester win
Listen, I'm here for the wins, not the veggies. And when I look at this League Two clash, I see a classic braai-side opportunity where the form book is shouting at us. Bristol Rovers are in a proper pickle, sitting 20th with just 21 points and a goal difference of -23…
The Big "O"LostThe pickOver 2.5
Alright, let's get straight to the good stuff! This League Two clash between Bristol Rovers and Colchester has 'The Big O' written all over it. We've got one team that can't stop conceding at home and another that's been involved in some thrilling encounters on the road. Strap…
Yoda Mc Yoda FaceLostThe pickBTTS Yes
In the world of League Two, much to learn, there is. A clash between 20th and 9th, this is. Bristol Rovers, in deep trouble they are. Only 21 points from 24 games, a goal difference of minus twenty-three. At home, even worse their fortune. No wins in their last six home matches…
Mr SimpleLostThe pickOver 2.5
Right then, let's have a proper look at this League Two clash. Bristol Rovers, sitting 20th and in a right old pickle, welcome a solid Colchester side who are comfortably in the top half. On paper, it's a bit of a mismatch, but football's not played on paper, is it? First, the…
Value VinnyLostThe pickOver 2.5
The Memorial Stadium hosts a classic League Two clash between a struggling Bristol Rovers side and a defensively resolute Colchester outfit. On paper, this looks like a straightforward away win for the 9th-placed visitors against the 20th-placed hosts. But as Value Vinnie, I…
In six meetings since October 2021, Bristol Rovers have won three, Colchester have taken one and two were drawn. Every tip we publish on the two sides together sits on our Bristol Rovers vs Colchester prediction page.
