Grimsby Town vs Colchester United Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – October 24

Grimsby Town

W L W L W

21st place in England League 2

2 - 3

24/10/2023 14:45

Colchester United

L W W L L

22nd place in England League 2

England League 2

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Grimsby Town vs Colchester United on October 24, 2023 (kick-off: 14:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Grimsby Town vs Colchester United preview before placing for you.

Grimsby Town are currently 21st with 49 points after 46 matches.
Colchester United sit 22nd with 45 points from 46 matches.
Head-to-head history is evenly balanced: Grimsby Town 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 24/10/2023

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

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

20/08/2019 14:45

Grimsby Town

2 - 2

Colchester United

ENG L2

Grimsby Town

33%

Draw

33%

Colchester United

33%

Grimsby Town Last 6 matches

21/10/2023 10:00

Stockport County 3 - 2 Grimsby Town ENG L2

14/10/2023 10:00

Grimsby Town 0 - 2 Accrington Stanley ENG L2

10/10/2023 14:30

Grimsby Town 1 - 2 Bradford City ENG JPT

07/10/2023 10:00

Tranmere Rovers 2 - 2 Grimsby Town ENG L2

03/10/2023 14:45

Grimsby Town 2 - 1 Barrow ENG L2

30/09/2023 10:00

Swindon Town 2 - 1 Grimsby Town ENG L2

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Colchester United

21/10/2023 10:00

Colchester United 1 - 2 Harrogate Town ENG L2

17/10/2023 14:00

Cambridge United 1 - 2 Colchester United ENG JPT

14/10/2023 10:00

Forest Green Rovers 5 - 0 Colchester United ENG L2

07/10/2023 10:00

Colchester United 1 - 3 Morecambe ENG L2

03/10/2023 14:45

Newport County 2 - 1 Colchester United ENG L2

30/09/2023 10:00

Colchester United 5 - 4 Notts County ENG L2

Win

33%

Draw

Lost

67%

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

Grimsby Town

Colchester United

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.67

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.80

Scored

Avg. per game

0.61

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.67

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 46 matches

YesNo

25 (54%)21 (46%)

In last 46 matches

NoYes

22 (48%)24 (52%)

Grimsby Town

Recent matches

Colchester United

Under /Over

(84%)38 7(16%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(84%)38 7(16%)

Under /Over

(44%)20 25(56%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

/Yes

(62%)28 17(38%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(69%)31 14(31%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Grimsby Town

Colchester United

Shots

Grimsby Town

Total shots

13.20 avg / game

Blocked

172 total

Avg. 4.20

Colchester United

Total shots

13.26 avg / game

Blocked

186 total

Avg. 4.13

Grimsby Town Pass Colchester United

Total passes

16485

Avg. 358 / game

Accurate

67%

Ball possession

49%

Total passes

18235

Avg. 396 / game

Accurate

74%

Ball possession

49%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Grimsby Town

Played games

Colchester United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.24

Clean sheets

0.11

5.67

261

Corners

230

5.00

27.93

1285

Throw-ins

1132

24.61

1.83

Offsides

1.70

2.50

115

GK saves

149

3.24

Grimsby Town

DISCIPLINARY

Colchester United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.74

112

2.43

0.04

0.15

11.43

526

Fouls

495

10.76

16.33

751

Tackles

664

14.43

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How We Build the Grimsby Town vs Colchester United Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Grimsby Town vs Colchester United on 24 October 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.

Grimsby Town vs Colchester United Form Analysis

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

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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