Hartlepool United vs Colchester United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 28 January

Hartlepool United

D L L L W

23rd place in England League 2

1 - 2

28/01/2023 11:00

Colchester United

W W D W L

20th place in England League 2

England League 2

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Hartlepool United vs Colchester United on 28 January 2023 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Hartlepool United vs Colchester United preview before placing your bet.

Hartlepool United will face Colchester United in England League 2 on January 28, 2023 at 11:00.
Hartlepool United are currently 23rd with 43 points after 46 matches.
Colchester United sit 20th with 49 points from 46 matches.

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 28/01/2023

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

01 Leyton Orient	91	46	26	13	7	61	34	27
02 Stevenage Borough	85	46	24	13	9	61	39	22
03 Northampton Town	83	46	23	14	9	62	42	20
04 Stockport County	79	46	22	13	11	65	37	28
05 Carlisle United	76	46	20	16	10	66	43	23
06 Bradford City	76	46	20	16	10	61	43	18
07 Salford City	75	46	22	9	15	72	54	18
08 Mansfield Town	75	46	21	12	13	72	55	17
09 Barrow	62	46	18	8	20	47	53	-6
10 Swindon Town	61	46	16	13	17	61	55	6
11 Grimsby Town	61	46	16	13	17	49	56	-7
12 Tranmere Rovers	58	46	15	13	18	45	48	-3
13 Crewe Alexandra	58	46	14	16	16	48	60	-12
14 Sutton United	58	46	15	13	18	46	58	-12
15 Newport County	57	46	14	15	17	53	56	-3
16 Walsall	55	46	12	19	15	46	49	-3
17 Gillingham	55	46	14	13	19	36	49	-13
18 Doncaster Rovers	55	46	16	7	23	46	65	-19
19 Harrogate Town	52	46	12	16	18	59	68	-9
20 Colchester United	49	46	12	13	21	44	51	-7
21 AFC Wimbledon	48	46	11	15	20	48	60	-12
22 Crawley Town	46	46	11	13	22	48	71	-23
23 Hartlepool United	43	46	9	16	21	52	78	-26
24 Rochdale	38	46	9	11	26	46	70	-24

Hartlepool United Last 6 matches

25/07/2026 21:00

Hartlepool United 0 - 3 Grimsby Town

International Club Friendly

22/07/2026 01:00

Hebburn Town 2 - 3 Hartlepool United

International Club Friendly

18/07/2026 21:00

Spennymoor United 1 - 2 Hartlepool United

International Club Friendly

15/07/2026 01:00

Redcar Athletic 2 - 4 Hartlepool United

International Club Friendly

25/04/2026 18:30

Boston United 3 - 1 Hartlepool United

England Conference

22/04/2026 01:45

Hartlepool United 4 - 3 Southend United

England Conference

Win

67%

Draw

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Colchester United

25/07/2026 01:30

Colchester United 2 - 2 West Ham U21

International Club Friendly

22/07/2026 01:45

Colchester United 2 - 3 Peterborough United

International Club Friendly

18/07/2026 21:00

Harlow Town 0 - 5 Colchester United

International Club Friendly

18/07/2026 01:45

Heybridge Swifts 0 - 4 Colchester United

International Club Friendly

11/07/2026 20:00

Norwich City 0 - 0 Colchester United

International Club Friendly

02/05/2026 21:00

Cheltenham Town 1 - 4 Colchester United

England League 2

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England League 2

Played games

Hartlepool United

Colchester United

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.13

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.70

Scored

Avg. per game

0.96

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.11

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 46 matches

YesNo

32 (70%)14 (30%)

In last 46 matches

NoYes

28 (61%)18 (39%)

Hartlepool United

Recent matches

Colchester United

Under /Over

(87%)39 6(13%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(58%)26 19(42%)

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(24%)11 34(76%)

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(27%)12 33(73%)

/Yes

(64%)29 16(36%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(44%)20 25(56%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Hartlepool United

Colchester United

Shots

Hartlepool United

Total shots

9.96 avg / game

Blocked

107 total

Avg. 2.68

Colchester United

Total shots

9.57 avg / game

Blocked

105 total

Avg. 2.50

Hartlepool United Pass Colchester United

Total passes

16987

Avg. 369 / game

Accurate

66%

Ball possession

51%

Total passes

14354

Avg. 312 / game

Accurate

61%

Ball possession

46%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Hartlepool United

Played games

Colchester United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.13

Clean sheets

0.22

4.22

194

Corners

224

4.87

29.50

1357

Throw-ins

1267

27.54

1.59

Offsides

1.80

2.98

137

GK saves

2.13

Hartlepool United

DISCIPLINARY

Colchester United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.57

1.87

0.02

0.02

10.91

502

Fouls

531

11.54

14.89

685

Tackles

557

12.11

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How We Build the Hartlepool United vs Colchester United Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Hartlepool United vs Colchester United on 28 January 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.

Hartlepool United vs Colchester United Form Analysis

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

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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