Our Shrewsbury vs Colchester Prediction: 0-0
Shrewsbury vs Colchester in the England League 2 is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 16, 2025. A goalless 0-0 draw looks likely, as both sides have been solid defensively and may cancel each other out.
This Shrewsbury vs Colchester prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Shrewsbury's Last Match – Grimsby vs Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury will look to get back on track following a 1-3 England EFL Cup loss against Grimsby on August 12. In that match, Shrewsbury had 44% possession and 6 attempts at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Grimsby | 56% | 8 (6) | 2.76 | 67 |
Shrewsbury | 44% | 6 (3) | 0.38 | 29 |
Colchester's Last Match – Oxford Utd vs Colchester
Colchester will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-1 England EFL Cup defeat at the hands of Oxford Utd on August 12. In that match, Colchester saw 37% of the ball and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Oxford Utd | 63% | 0 (6) | 0.7 | 40 |
Colchester | 37% | 0 (3) | 0.8 | 41 |
Shrewsbury vs Colchester Stats
Key Stats
| Shrewsbury | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Attacking Strength | 0.84 |
| 0 | Defence Strength | 1.04 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 0.9 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 6/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Shrewsbury are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per match, while Colchester average 1.1 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.
Shrewsbury 15-18
Colchester 11-13
What are the odds for this match?
Shrewsbury to win: @2.7
Draw: @3.1
Colchester to win: @2.8



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