Colchester United vs Grimsby Town: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 April

Colchester United

L W W L L

22nd place in England League 2

2-0

16/04/2024 14:45

Grimsby Town

W L W L W

21st place in England League 2

England League 2

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Colchester United vs Grimsby Town on 16 April 2024 (kick-off: 14:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Colchester United vs Grimsby Town preview before placing your bet.

Colchester United are currently 22nd with 45 points after 46 matches.
Grimsby Town sit 21st with 49 points from 46 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Colchester United to win with probability 42%.
Head-to-head history favors Colchester United, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Grimsby Town have 2 wins, while one match ended in a draw.

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

14:45

2024-04-16

Colchester United vs Grimsby Town - Prediction & Odds

Colchester United

Grimsby Town

2024-04-16 14:45

STANDINGS UP TO 16/04/2024

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

24/10/2023 14:45

Grimsby Town

2 - 3

Colchester United

ENG L2

11/02/2023 11:00

Grimsby Town

0 - 1

Colchester United

ENG L2

17/09/2022 10:00

Colchester United

0 - 1

Grimsby Town

ENG L2

13/03/2021 13:30

Grimsby Town

0 - 0

Colchester United

ENG L2

05/12/2020 13:30

Colchester United

2 - 1

Grimsby Town

ENG L2

11/02/2020 15:45

Colchester United

2 - 3

Grimsby Town

ENG L2

Colchester United

50%

Draw

17%

Grimsby Town

33%

Colchester United Last 6 matches

13/04/2024 10:00

Crawley Town 2 - 3 Colchester United ENG L2

09/04/2024 14:45

Colchester United 1 - 2 Stockport County ENG L2

06/04/2024 10:00

Colchester United 1 - 2 Wrexham ENG L2

01/04/2024 10:00

Tranmere Rovers 1 - 1 Colchester United ENG L2

29/03/2024 11:00

Colchester United 2 - 1 Newport County ENG L2

23/03/2024 08:30

Mansfield Town 1 - 1 Colchester United ENG L2

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Grimsby Town

13/04/2024 10:00

Crewe Alexandra 0 - 3 Grimsby Town ENG L2

09/04/2024 14:45

Harrogate Town 1 - 0 Grimsby Town ENG L2

06/04/2024 10:00

Grimsby Town 1 - 0 Newport County ENG L2

01/04/2024 08:00

Grimsby Town 1 - 1 Bradford City ENG L2

29/03/2024 11:00

Barrow 3 - 1 Grimsby Town ENG L2

23/03/2024 11:00

Grimsby Town 1 - 3 Wrexham ENG L2

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England League 2

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Colchester United

Grimsby Town

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.67

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.07

Scored

Avg. per game

0.57

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.80

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 46 matches

YesNo

23 (50%)23 (50%)

In last 46 matches

NoYes

18 (39%)28 (61%)

Colchester United

Recent matches

Grimsby Town

Under /Over

(84%)38 7(16%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(84%)38 7(16%)

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(44%)20 25(56%)

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

/Yes

(69%)31 14(31%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(62%)28 17(38%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Colchester United

Grimsby Town

Shots

Colchester United

Total shots

13.26 avg / game

Blocked

186 total

Avg. 4.13

Grimsby Town

Total shots

13.20 avg / game

Blocked

172 total

Avg. 4.20

Colchester United Pass Grimsby Town

Total passes

18235

Avg. 396 / game

Accurate

74%

Ball possession

49%

Total passes

16485

Avg. 358 / game

Accurate

67%

Ball possession

49%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Colchester United

Played games

Grimsby Town

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.11

Clean sheets

0.24

5.00

230

Corners

261

5.67

24.61

1132

Throw-ins

1285

27.93

1.70

Offsides

1.83

3.24

149

GK saves

115

2.50

Colchester United

DISCIPLINARY

Grimsby Town

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.43

112

1.74

0.15

0.04

10.76

495

Fouls

526

11.43

14.43

664

Tackles

751

16.33

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How We Build the Colchester United vs Grimsby Town Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Colchester United vs Grimsby Town on 16 April 2024 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.

Colchester United vs Grimsby Town Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Colchester United's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Grimsby Town'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 Colchester United and Grimsby Town sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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