Cheltenham Town vs Colchester United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 02 May

Cheltenham Town

W W W L L

18th place in England League 2

1-4

02/05/2026 10:00

Colchester United

W W W L L

12th place in England League 2

England League 2

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Cheltenham Town vs Colchester United on 02 May 2026 (kick-off: 10:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Cheltenham Town vs Colchester United preview before placing your bet.

Cheltenham Town will face Colchester United in England League 2 on May 2, 2026 at 10:00.
Cheltenham Town are currently 18th with 52 points after 46 matches.
Colchester United sit 12th with 66 points from 46 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 2.12.

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

10:00

2026-05-02

Cheltenham Town vs Colchester United - Prediction & Odds

Cheltenham Town

Colchester United

2026-05-02 10:00

STANDINGS UP TO 02/05/2026

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

01 Bromley	87	46	24	15	7	71	46	25
02 Milton Keynes Dons	86	46	24	14	8	86	45	41
03 Cambridge United	82	46	22	16	8	66	33	33
04 Salford City	81	46	25	6	15	61	51	10
05 Notts County	80	46	24	8	14	74	52	22
06 Chesterfield	79	46	21	16	9	71	56	15
07 Grimsby Town	78	46	22	12	12	74	50	24
08 Barnet	76	46	21	13	12	70	53	17
09 Swindon Town	75	46	22	9	15	70	59	11
10 Oldham Athletic	68	46	18	14	14	60	44	16
11 Crewe Alexandra	67	46	19	10	17	64	58	6
12 Colchester United	66	46	18	12	16	62	49	13
13 Walsall	65	46	18	11	17	56	56	0
14 Bristol Rovers	62	46	19	5	22	56	65	-9
15 Fleetwood Town	61	46	15	16	15	57	58	-1
16 Accrington Stanley	53	46	14	11	21	47	58	-11
17 Gillingham	53	46	13	14	19	53	72	-19
18 Cheltenham Town	52	46	14	10	22	53	79	-26
19 Shrewsbury Town	49	46	13	10	23	42	69	-27
20 Newport County	43	46	12	7	27	48	77	-29
21 Tranmere Rovers	41	46	10	11	25	54	79	-25
22 Crawley Town	40	46	8	16	22	44	68	-24
23 Harrogate Town	39	46	10	9	27	39	68	-29
24 Barrow	36	46	9	9	28	45	78	-33

Head To Head

29/11/2025 11:00

Colchester United

2 - 0

Cheltenham Town

ENG L2

08/03/2025 11:00

Cheltenham Town

0 - 1

Colchester United

ENG L2

14/01/2025 15:00

Cheltenham Town

2 - 1

Colchester United

EFL Trophy

19/10/2024 10:00

Colchester United

1 - 2

Cheltenham Town

ENG L2

24/04/2021 10:00

Cheltenham Town

1 - 0

Colchester United

ENG L2

29/12/2020 15:45

Colchester United

0 - 0

Cheltenham Town

ENG L2

Colchester United

50%

Draw

17%

Cheltenham Town

33%

Cheltenham Town Last 6 matches

25/04/2026 10:00

Bristol Rovers 4 - 0 Cheltenham Town

ENG L2

21/04/2026 14:45

Cheltenham Town 1 - 3 Tranmere Rovers

ENG L2

18/04/2026 10:00

Cheltenham Town 1 - 0 Newport County

ENG L2

14/04/2026 14:45

Cheltenham Town 2 - 1 Gillingham

ENG L2

11/04/2026 10:00

Walsall 0 - 4 Cheltenham Town

ENG L2

06/04/2026 10:00

Cheltenham Town 1 - 1 Cambridge United

ENG L2

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Colchester United

25/04/2026 10:00

Colchester United 0 - 1 Notts County

ENG L2

18/04/2026 10:00

Harrogate Town 1 - 0 Colchester United

ENG L2

14/04/2026 14:45

Colchester United 2 - 1 Accrington Stanley

ENG L2

10/04/2026 14:45

Colchester United 3 - 0 Swindon Town

ENG L2

06/04/2026 10:00

Tranmere Rovers 0 - 1 Colchester United

ENG L2

03/04/2026 10:00

Colchester United 1 - 3 Oldham Athletic

ENG L2

Win

50%

Draw

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England League 2

Played games

Cheltenham Town

Colchester United

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.15

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.72

Scored

Avg. per game

1.35

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.07

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 46 matches

YesNo

34 (74%)12 (26%)

In last 46 matches

NoYes

31 (67%)15 (33%)

Cheltenham Town

Recent matches

Colchester United

Under /Over

(82%)37 8(18%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(67%)30 15(33%)

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

Under /Over

(64%)29 16(36%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

/Yes

(53%)24 21(47%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(49%)22 23(51%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Cheltenham Town

Colchester United

Shots

Cheltenham Town

Total shots

10.22 avg / game

Blocked

144 total

Avg. 3.35

Colchester United

Total shots

12.37 avg / game

Blocked

169 total

Avg. 4.12

Cheltenham Town Pass Colchester United

Total passes

16221

Avg. 353 / game

Accurate

71%

Ball possession

49%

Total passes

18886

Avg. 411 / game

Accurate

73%

Ball possession

54%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Cheltenham Town

Played games

Colchester United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.24

Clean sheets

0.24

4.26

196

Corners

212

4.61

27.85

1281

Throw-ins

1237

26.89

1.46

Offsides

2.00

3.30

152

GK saves

119

2.59

Cheltenham Town

DISCIPLINARY

Colchester United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.76

1.89

0.09

0.02

11.11

511

Fouls

498

10.83

10.26

472

Tackles

401

8.72

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How We Build the Cheltenham Town vs Colchester United Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Cheltenham Town vs Colchester United on 02 May 2026 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.

Cheltenham Town vs Colchester United Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Cheltenham Town'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 Cheltenham Town and Colchester United sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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