Bradford City vs Colchester United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 12 August

Bradford City

D W W W W

9th place in England League 2

2 - 1

12/08/2023 10:00

Colchester United

L W W L L

22nd place in England League 2

England League 2

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Bradford City vs Colchester United on 12 August 2023 (kick-off: 10:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Bradford City vs Colchester United preview before placing your bet.

Bradford City are currently 9th with 69 points after 46 matches.
Colchester United sit 22nd with 45 points from 46 matches.
Head-to-head history is evenly balanced: Bradford City and Colchester United have each won 2 of the last 6 meetings, while 2 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

STANDINGS UP TO 12/08/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Stockport County	92	46	27	11	8	96	48	48
02 Wrexham	88	46	26	10	10	89	52	37
03 Mansfield Town	86	46	24	14	8	90	47	43
04 Milton Keynes Dons	78	46	23	9	14	83	68	15
05 Doncaster Rovers	71	46	21	8	17	73	68	5
06 Crewe Alexandra	71	46	19	14	13	69	65	4
07 Crawley Town	70	46	21	7	18	73	67	6
08 Barrow	69	46	18	15	13	62	56	6
09 Bradford City	69	46	19	12	15	61	59	2
10 AFC Wimbledon	65	46	17	14	15	64	51	13
11 Walsall	65	46	18	11	17	69	73	-4
12 Gillingham	64	46	18	10	18	46	57	-11
13 Harrogate Town	63	46	17	12	17	60	69	-9
14 Notts County	61	46	18	7	21	89	86	3
15 Morecambe	61	46	17	10	19	67	81	-14
16 Tranmere Rovers	57	46	17	6	23	67	70	-3
17 Accrington Stanley	57	46	16	9	21	63	71	-8
18 Newport County	55	46	16	7	23	62	76	-14
19 Swindon Town	54	46	14	12	20	77	83	-6
20 Salford City	51	46	13	12	21	66	82	-16
21 Grimsby Town	49	46	11	16	19	57	74	-17
22 Colchester United	45	46	11	12	23	59	80	-21
23 Sutton United	42	46	9	15	22	59	84	-25
24 Forest Green Rovers	42	46	11	9	26	44	78	-34

Head To Head

04/03/2023 11:00

Bradford City

2 - 0

Colchester United

ENG L2

16/08/2022 14:45

Colchester United

1 - 0

Bradford City

ENG L2

18/04/2022 10:00

Colchester United

3 - 0

Bradford City

ENG L2

08/12/2021 15:45

Bradford City

0 - 0

Colchester United

ENG L2

27/03/2021 11:00

Colchester United

1 - 2

Bradford City

ENG L2

12/09/2020 10:00

Bradford City

0 - 0

Colchester United

ENG L2

Bradford City

33%

Draw

33%

Colchester United

33%

Bradford City Last 6 matches

08/08/2023 14:45

Accrington Stanley 1 - 1 Bradford City ENG LC

05/08/2023 10:00

Crawley Town 1 - 0 Bradford City ENG L2

29/07/2023 10:00

Rochdale 1 - 0 Bradford City INT CF

26/07/2023 14:30

Bradford City 3 - 3 Middlesbrough INT CF

22/07/2023 10:00

Bradford City 1 - 1 Hull City INT CF

19/07/2023 14:30

Bradford Park Avenue 1 - 1 Bradford City INT CF

Win

Draw

67%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Colchester United

09/08/2023 14:45

Cardiff City 2 - 2 Colchester United ENG LC

29/07/2023 10:00

Colchester United 2 - 1 Leyton Orient INT CF

28/07/2023 14:30

Colchester United 0 - 1 West Ham U21 INT CF

22/07/2023 10:00

Colchester United 1 - 1 Peterborough United INT CF

18/07/2023 14:30

Stevenage Borough 1 - 1 Colchester United INT CF

15/07/2023 08:00

Ebbsfleet United 2 - 4 Colchester United INT CF

Win

33%

Draw

50%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England League 2

Played games

Bradford City

Colchester United

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.33

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.28

Scored

Avg. per game

1.28

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.74

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 46 matches

YesNo

36 (78%)10 (22%)

In last 46 matches

NoYes

37 (80%)9 (20%)

Bradford City

Recent matches

Colchester United

Under /Over

(76%)34 11(24%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(84%)38 7(16%)

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

/Yes

(53%)24 21(47%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(69%)31 14(31%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Bradford City

Colchester United

Shots

Bradford City

Total shots

12.98 avg / game

Blocked

170 total

Avg. 3.95

Colchester United

Total shots

13.26 avg / game

Blocked

186 total

Avg. 4.13

Bradford City Pass Colchester United

Total passes

18228

Avg. 396 / game

Accurate

67%

Ball possession

51%

Total passes

18235

Avg. 396 / game

Accurate

74%

Ball possession

49%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Bradford City

Played games

Colchester United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.33

Clean sheets

0.11

4.96

228

Corners

230

5.00

29.17

1342

Throw-ins

1132

24.61

1.61

Offsides

1.70

2.41

111

GK saves

149

3.24

Bradford City

DISCIPLINARY

Colchester United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.33

107

112

2.43

0.07

0.15

12.04

554

Fouls

495

10.76

17.85

821

Tackles

664

14.43

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How We Build the Bradford City vs Colchester United Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Bradford City vs Colchester United on 12 August 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this England League 2 fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Bradford City vs Colchester United Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Bradford City's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Colchester United's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

England League 2 Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live England League 2 standings and the England League 2 form table to understand exactly where Bradford City and Colchester United sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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