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Match analysis
EnglandLeague Two
Northampton vs Colchester
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this League Two fixture.
Northampton vs Colchester preview and prediction
Colchester make the trip to Northampton on Saturday 24 October for a League Two fixture. The Elo numbers point one way: Northampton rate 1532 at home, against 1452 for Colchester.
Northampton are struggling for results: their last five read L W D L D. The last five for Colchester go D D L D D, and on that evidence they are struggling for results. The wait for a win stretches to ten games.
On their own patch Northampton are scoring 0.4 and letting in 0.6 per game. On the road Colchester score 1.0 a game and concede 2.0. This has the look of a tight one: the combined numbers come to just 1.8 goals a game. Northampton keep it tight, with clean sheets in 40% of their games.
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Form & key stats
Per game
Elo ratings
- Overall edge
- +40Northampton
- Venue edge
- +80Northampton
| NorthamptonHome | Rating | ColchesterAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,510 | Overall | 1,469 |
| 1,532 | Match venue | 1,452 |
| 1,532 | At home | 1,528 |
| 1,557 | Away | 1,452 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,407 | Attack | 1,417 |
| 1,612 | Defence | 1,560 |
| 1,427 | Home attack | 1,446 |
| 1,468 | Away attack | 1,418 |
| 1,623 | Home defence | 1,602 |
| 1,586 | Away defence | 1,529 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,448 | Goal environment | 1,340 |
| 1,437 | Home goals | 1,472 |
| 1,512 | Away goals | 1,368 |
| 1,494 | Possession | 1,526 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,517 | Set-piece attack | 1,486 |
| 1,516 | Set-piece defence | 1,486 |
| 1,503 | Close games | 1,477 |
| 1,508 | Winning margin | 1,471 |
Match venue compares Northampton 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.
Starting lineups
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.