Our Colchester vs Grimsby Prediction: 1-1
Colchester vs Grimsby in the England League 2 is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Friday March 28, 2025. We expect a 1-1 result in a tightly contested match, with BTTS looking like a reliable bet given both teams’ recent scoring form.
Our prediction is supported by key performance data, betting odds and match insights — everything you need is right below to make smarter bets.
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Recent Form Insights
Colchester's Last Match – Bradford vs Colchester
Colchester must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 1-4 England League 2 defeat against Bradford on March 22. In that match, Colchester had 45% possession and 5 attempts at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bradford | 55% | 12 (8) | 2.95 | 65 |
Colchester | 45% | 5 (2) | 1.2 | 24 |
Grimsby's Last Match – Grimsby vs Newport County
Grimsby will look to carry forward their winning form after a 1-0 England League 2 success over Newport County on March 22. In that match, Grimsby recorded 62% possession and 4 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Grimsby | 62% | 0 (4) | 2.23 | 56 |
Newport County | 38% | 0 (0) | 1.3 | 26 |
Colchester vs Grimsby Stats
Key Stats
| Colchester | Grimsby | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.95 | Attacking Strength | 1.46 |
| 0.58 | Defence Strength | 1.1 |
| 2.1 | Points Per Game | 2 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Colchester are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Grimsby average 1.4 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.
Colchester 13-8
Grimsby 14-9
What are the odds for this match?
Colchester to win: @2.05
Draw: @3.25
Grimsby to win: @3.7
Lineups
Colchester: Tom Flanagan, Owura Edwards, Jamie McDonnell, Arthur Read, Rob Hunt, Harry Anderson, Mandela Egbo, Fiacre Kelleher, Jack Payne, Lyle Taylor, Matt Macey
Grimsby: Danny Rose, Tyrell Warren, Jason Svanthorsson, Evan Khouri, Jordan Wright, Luca Barrington, Kieran Green, George Mceachran, Harvey Rodgers, Denver Hume, Douglas Tharme