Mon, 6 Apr 2026, 14:00
League Two
England
England
Full Time
0:1
HT: 0 - 0

Match Timeline

28'
Arthur Read🟨
Yellow Card
46'
K. Vincent-YoungπŸ”„
Substitution 1 β†’ R. Hunt
54'
K. LisbieπŸ”„
Substitution 2 β†’ O. Edwards
54'
T. BishopπŸ”„
Substitution 3 β†’ F. Barbrook
63'
J. JosephπŸ”„
Substitution 1 β†’ C. Whitaker
68'
William Tamen🟨
Yellow Card
75'
J. Payne⚽
Normal Goal β†’ O. Edwards
76'
S. FinleyπŸ”„
Substitution 2 β†’ R. Watson
76'
J. IronsideπŸ”„
Substitution 3 β†’ K. Woolery
83'
Z. ObieroπŸ”„
Substitution 4 β†’ K. Dennis
83'
L. O'ConnorπŸ”„
Substitution 5 β†’ N. Kenneh
90+2'
J. PayneπŸ”„
Substitution 4 β†’ S. Kuffour
90+2'
W. GoodwinπŸ”„
Substitution 5 β†’ J. Williams

Match Statistics

5Shots on Goal4
6Shots off Goal7
13Total Shots16
2Blocked Shots5
10Shots insidebox13
3Shots outsidebox3
13Fouls8
5Corner Kicks8
0Offsides1
39Ball Possession61
1Yellow Cards1
2Goalkeeper Saves6
291Total passes490
167Passes accurate346
57Passes %71

Starting Lineups

TranmereTranmere1:1

Starting XI

33M. MarosiG
5N. SmithD
3P. BroughM
11O. PatrickF
29J. IronsideF
15W. TamenD
22L. O'ConnorM
32Z. ObieroF
30A. McGowanD
8S. FinleyM
14J. JosephM

ColchesterColchester1:1

Starting XI

1M. MaceyG
3E. IandoloD
8T. BishopM
7H. AndersonM
19W. GoodwinF
40F. TerryD
16A. ReadM
10J. PayneM
5J. TuckerD
14K. Lisbie4:3
30K. Vincent-YoungD

Head-to-Head

πŸ“ˆ Team Form & Statistics

Tranmere
Tranmere
Form: L-L-L-D-L
Colchester
Colchester
Form: L-D-L-L-D
Record
1 W
1 D
8 L
β€’
2 W
3 D
5 L
Goals Per Game
0.5
Scored
vs
0.9
Scored
1.9
Conceded
vs
1.3
Conceded
Betting Indicators
Clean Sheets
20%
Clean Sheets
10%
BTTS
30%
BTTS
50%
Home/Away Performance
Scored
Home:0.6
Away:0.4
Conceded
Home:1.6
Away:2.2
Scored
Home:1.2
Away:0.6
Conceded
Home:1.2
Away:1.4

ELO comparison

Pre-match ratings

Rating period
Match snapshot
Tranmere versus Colchester: long term ELO, before the match
TranmereHomeRatingColchesterAway
Strength
1,327.5Overall1,471.6
1,422.8Match venue1,467.6
1,422.8At home1,505.9
1,379.2Away1,467.6
Attack & defence
1,396.2Attack1,417.6
1,421.5Defence1,567.8
1,404.2Home attack1,444.7
1,435.2Away attack1,416.8
1,477.3Home defence1,579.2
1,437.1Away defence1,552
Match profile
1,391.7Goal environment1,351.7
1,425Home goals1,488.3
1,466.7Away goals1,363.3
1,491Possession1,520.8
Specialist ratings
1,436.8Set-piece attack1,498.5
1,437.8Set-piece defence1,498.2
1,435.8Close games1,464.9
1,298.4Winning margin1,473.7

Match venue compares Tranmere at home with Colchester away. All ratings are within this league.

Higher goal environment ratings mean higher-scoring games, not necessarily a stronger team. A starting league rating is 1500.

πŸ“ Match Preview

Tranmere vs Colchester: League Two Preview
Recommendation:AWAY_WIN
Odds:2.16
Expected Value:+18.8%
Confidence:7

Goeiedag, betters! Welcome to your League Two preview for Tranmere versus Colchester. Today we are looking at a match where form and table position tell a very clear story. Tranmere are sitting in 21st place with 36 points, while Colchester are comfortably higher in 14th with 54 points. That is an 18-point gap in the standings. In the last 10 games, Tranmere have managed only 1 win and 1 draw, averaging just 0.40 points per game. Their defense is leaking badly, conceding 1.90 goals per game on average. On the other hand, Colchester have been much more consistent. They average 0.90 points per game over the last 10 matches. Their away form is solid enough to challenge, with 2 wins in their last 5 away games. The head-to-head record at Tranmere's home ground is where the real value lies. In the last 5 meetings at this venue, Colchester have won 3 times, while Tranmere have only won once. The last meeting ended in a 1-1 draw, but the trend favors the visitors. Statistically, Tranmere's defense is a major concern. They concede 1.60 goals per game at home. Colchester average 0.60 goals scored away, which is low, but enough to exploit Tranmere's leaky backline. The goal expectancy models suggest around 2.10 total goals, which leans towards Under 2.5, but the Away Win market offers better value. Geen probleem, we are looking for value. The odds for Colchester to win are 2.16. Given their superior table position, better recent form, and dominant H2H record at this venue, the implied probability of 46% seems too low. I estimate their actual chance closer to 55%, providing the required edge. So, grab a beer, fire up the braai, and let's see if Colchester can take the three points. The data points to an Away Win.

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