Our Colchester vs Shrewsbury Prediction: 2-1
Colchester vs Shrewsbury in the England League 2 is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday February 7, 2026. We expect a 2-1 home win, but with both teams proving their offensive capabilities, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
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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Colchester's Last Match – Crewe vs Colchester
Colchester will hope to recover from their recent 0-1 England League 2 setback against Crewe on January 31. In that match, Colchester controlled 62% of possession and managed 6 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Crewe | 38% | 3 (2) | 0.17 | 48 |
 Colchester | 62% | 6 (4) | 1.27 | 58 |
Shrewsbury's Last Match – Shrewsbury vs Barnet
Determined to get back to winning ways, Shrewsbury must win after their 0-0 England League 2 draw against Barnet on January 31. In that match, Shrewsbury recorded 23% possession, firing 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Shrewsbury | 23% | 0 (1) | 0.48 | 37 |
 Barnet | 77% | 0 (6) | 1.62 | 75 |
Colchester vs Shrewsbury Stats
Key Stats
| Colchester | Shrewsbury | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.29 | Attacking Strength | 0.81 |
| 0.81 | Defence Strength | 1.29 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 0.9 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Colchester are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Shrewsbury average 0.5 scored and 2.1 conceded per game.