EFL League Two
Colchester United vs Rochdale
Sat, 29 Aug 2026 - 15:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: JobServe Community Stadium
Colchester United vs Rochdale Prediction & Stats - EFL League Two 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Colchester United vs Rochdale carries real history into this round of the EFL League Two.
The two sides meet on 29/08 (Saturday) at JobServe Community Stadium, 15:00 (UK time).
Read the Colchester United vs Rochdale prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Colchester United vs Rochdale
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Colchester United vs Rochdale call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Under 2.5 Goals
Last updated on 28-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Colchester United the side to beat, with roughly 41% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all EFL League Two odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Colchester United Preview
Colchester United reach this fixture 2 match into their EFL League Two. Here is where The U's stand:
In this competition
1 won, 1 drawn, 0 lost
2 points per game
4 scored, at 2 a game
3 conceded, at 1.5 a game
The U's, season-wide
1 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Rob Hunt, 1 goals
Most assists: Oscar Thorn, 2 assists
Recent results — Colchester United
22/08/2026 10:00
15/08/2026 10:00
08/08/2026 12:30
02/05/2026 10:00
25/04/2026 10:00
Rochdale: how they are travelling
Rochdale come in 2 matches into their EFL League Two.
Here is what The Dale have produced:
In this competition
0 won, 0 drawn, 2 lost
0 points per game
1 scored, at 0.5 a game
5 conceded, at 2.5 a game
The Dale, season-wide
0 won, 1 drawn, 3 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Ryan Henry East, 1 goals
Most assists: Bryant Bilongo, 1 assists
Recent results — The Dale
22/08/2026 10:00
15/08/2026 07:30
08/08/2026 10:00
01/08/2026 10:00
03/05/2026 10:00
The head-to-head favours Rochdale
Rochdale have generally come out ahead of The U's in their recent meetings.
From 12 match(es):
Rochdale: 5 win(s)
Colchester United: 3 win(s)
Drawn: 4
That trend is worth factoring into the Colchester United vs Rochdale prediction.
Form comparison Colchester United vs Rochdale
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Colchester United
England - EFL League Two
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
|
2 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.5 | 3 | 4 |
| Scored | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1.5 | 1 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.55 | 1.94 | 1.16 |
|
xGA
|
1.52 | 0.74 | 2.3 |
Away Team
Rochdale
England - EFL League Two
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
|
0 |
| Home |
L
|
0 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Scored | 0.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Conceded | 2.5 | 2 | 3 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.71 | 0.9 | 0.52 |
|
xGA
|
1.42 | 1.26 | 1.56 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Colchester United win or Draw
Betting on Colchester United to win or draw in the Double Chance market is a solid pick for this fixture. With home advantage on their side, they stand a great chance of securing a positive result against Rochdale.
Given their consistency at home and the added cushion of a draw still landing the bet, the 1X market is a smart and calculated choice.
👉 Prediction: Colchester United to Win the 1st Half
Backing Colchester United to win the first half is our top betting recommendation.
They are a team that thrives on fast starts, applying early pressure with an aggressive attacking style. Given their strong home performances and ability to dominate from the start, we expect them to take control early against Rochdale and lead at halftime.
Fixture information - Colchester United vs Rochdale
Match: Colchester United vs Rochdale
Competition: EFL League Two
Date: Saturday, 29/08/2026
Kick-off: 15:00 (UK time)
Venue: JobServe Community Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for Colchester United vs Rochdale that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3
League: 2.42
Both Teams to Score
50%
League: 46%
Over 1.5+
100%
League: 67%
Over 2.5+
100%
League: 46%
Cards
6
League: 4.21
Corners
14
League: 10.92
Home Team
Colchester United
England - EFL League Two
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
|
2 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.5 | 3 | 4 |
| Scored | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1.5 | 1 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.55 | 1.94 | 1.16 |
|
xGA
|
1.52 | 0.74 | 2.3 |
Away Team
Rochdale
England - EFL League Two
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
|
0 |
| Home |
L
|
0 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Scored | 0.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Conceded | 2.5 | 2 | 3 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.71 | 0.9 | 0.52 |
|
xGA
|
1.42 | 1.26 | 1.56 |
Corners
11.5 / Match
+0% Corners / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of corners
11.5 / Match
Oldham Athletic
(8)
Accrington Stanley
(4)(5)
Crawley Town
(6)
Newport County
Cards
1 / Match
+300% Cards / Match
Rochdale received +300% more cards than Colchester United in the EFL League Two
4 / Match
Oldham Athletic
(2)
Accrington Stanley
(0)(4)
Crawley Town
(3)
Newport County
Goals Scored
2 / Match
+300%
Colchester United is +300% better in terms of goals scored
0.5 / Match
Oldham Athletic
(2)
Accrington Stanley
(2)(1)
Crawley Town
(0)
Newport County
Goals Conceded
1.5 / Match
+40%
Rochdale condeded +40% more goals than Colchester United
2.5 / Match
Oldham Athletic
(1)
Accrington Stanley
(2)(2)
Crawley Town
(3)
Newport County
EFL League Two Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Barnet
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
| 2 |
Crewe Alexandra
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 3 |
| 3 |
Walsall
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| 4 |
Tranmere Rovers
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| 5 |
Fleetwood Town
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 6 |
Grimsby Town
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 7 |
Swindon Town
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 8 |
Colchester United
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 9 |
York City
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 10 |
Exeter City
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 11 |
Oldham Athletic
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 12 |
Newport County
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 13 |
Bristol Rovers
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 14 |
Chesterfield
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 15 |
Crawley Town
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 16 |
Cheltenham Town
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 17 |
Northampton Town
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 18 |
Rotherham United
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 19 |
Port Vale
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 20 |
Accrington Stanley
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 21 |
Gillingham
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 22 |
Salford City
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
| 23 |
Rochdale
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 0 | 0 |
| 24 |
Shrewsbury Town
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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