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Colchester play Walsall at home on 31 October 2026 · 15:00 at Colchester Community Stadium (Colchester); the referee is D. Brown. For us, there is no clear favourite. Our tip, estimated probabilities, absences and a match analysis are below.
Colchester vs Walsall: analysis of the match
What our tip is based on
- Table. Colchester are 23rd in the table, on 12 points after 13 matches (2W 6D 5L), and Walsall are 3rd, on 22 points (5W 7D 1L).
- Attack and defence. On average Colchester score 0.9 goals a match in the competition and concede 1.3; for Walsall the figures are 1.5 scored and 0.9 conceded.
- Form in the competition. Colchester: 2W 6D 4L, goals 11–16; Walsall: 4W 7D 1L, goals 18–11.
- Head to head. From 24 meetings: 6 wins for Colchester, 8 wins for Walsall and 10 draws, with the goals at 24–32.
What to expect
We see an evenly matched game, with a 1–1 score estimate, roughly 2 goals in all, and 1–1 (11.7%) the most probable single result. Goals at both ends are likely in an open game.
What stands out is that the table favours the Walsall, whereas the betting market leans slightly towards the home side. When the indicators disagree like this, the match is difficult to read, and a more careful bet is the sensible choice.
In the goals market we pick Both teams to score (odds 1.62), and we rate it at 59%. Our numbers give both teams scoring a 59% chance and more than 2.5 goals a 55% chance.
Prediction summary
- Meetings: 24; Colchester 6 wins, 10 draws, Walsall 8 wins.
- An average of 2.3 goals per meeting between these teams.
- In the competition, goals scored–conceded: Colchester 11–16, Walsall 18–11.
- Expected: roughly 2 goals; over 2.5 goals: 55%.
- Out: Colchester 0, Walsall 0.
Alternative tip: Colchester or draw (1X)
Alternative tip: Colchester or draw (1X) (probability 64%, best price 1.52). With roughly 2 goals expected, it fits the picture.
Absences
Absent for Colchester: no absences. Absent for Walsall: no absences. Team news may change, so check it again before kick-off.
Colchester vs Walsall: compare the odds
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best price | 2.60 | 3.70 | 2.66 |
| Market average | 2.49 | 3.49 | 2.57 |
| Lowest odds | 2.40 | 3.02 | 2.36 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.23 | 1.20 | 77.2% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.76 | 1.71 | 54.7% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 2.13 | 2.07 | 45.3% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 2.88 | 2.70 | 34.3% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.62 | 1.57 | 59.0% |
| BTTS – no | 2.38 | 2.27 | 41.0% |
Prices from several bookmakers, combined and updated 31/10/26, 13:41. They are for guidance and can differ at any one operator. Margin, on average: 7.9%.
At a glance
- Likely result: Colchester 1–1 Walsall, roughly 2 goals in total.
- Table: Colchester 23rd (12 points), Walsall 3rd (22 points).
- Form in the competition: Colchester 2W 6D 4L (11:16), Walsall 4W 7D 1L (18:11).
- H2H: 24 matches: Colchester 6W 10D 8L, goals 24–32.
- Absences: Colchester 0, Walsall 0.
Who will win Colchester vs Walsall?
Our estimate uses odds from several bookmakers after removing the margin. It does not guarantee any result.
Colchester vs Walsall: more betting tips
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Colchester vs Walsall: team news and absences
Colchester
- No reported absences
Walsall
- No reported absences
Changes are possible before kick-off.
Standings and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Salford City | 14 | 10-1-3 | 25:15 | 31 |
| 2 |  Barnet | 13 | 7-5-1 | 28:18 | 26 |
| 3 | Walsall | 13 | 5-7-1 | 21:12 | 22 |
| 4 |  Crewe | 14 | 5-7-2 | 17:17 | 22 |
| 5 |  Cheltenham | 14 | 6-3-5 | 23:25 | 21 |
| 6 |  Grimsby | 14 | 5-5-4 | 24:18 | 20 |
| 7 |  York | 14 | 5-5-4 | 24:21 | 20 |
| 8 |  Gillingham | 14 | 5-5-4 | 20:19 | 20 |
| 9 |  Accrington ST | 14 | 4-7-3 | 23:17 | 19 |
| 10 |  Chesterfield | 14 | 5-4-5 | 24:21 | 19 |
| 11 |  Tranmere | 14 | 4-7-3 | 19:17 | 19 |
| 12 |  Exeter City | 14 | 5-4-5 | 11:9 | 19 |
| 13 |  Swindon Town | 14 | 5-4-5 | 15:17 | 19 |
| 14 |  Newport County | 14 | 4-6-4 | 20:17 | 18 |
| 15 |  Shrewsbury | 14 | 5-3-6 | 17:22 | 18 |
| 16 |  Fleetwood Town | 14 | 4-5-5 | 18:18 | 17 |
| 17 |  Bristol Rovers | 14 | 5-1-8 | 17:23 | 16 |
| 18 |  Oldham | 14 | 4-3-7 | 15:19 | 15 |
| 19 |  Port Vale | 12 | 4-3-5 | 10:14 | 15 |
| 20 |  Rochdale | 14 | 4-3-7 | 17:26 | 15 |
| 21 |  Northampton | 13 | 3-5-5 | 9:10 | 14 |
| 22 |  Rotherham | 14 | 2-6-6 | 18:25 | 12 |
| 23 | Colchester | 13 | 2-6-5 | 12:19 | 12 |
| 24 |  Crawley Town | 12 | 2-3-7 | 13:21 | 9 |
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Questions and answers
What do we tip for Colchester vs Walsall?
Draw or Walsall (X2) (1.57); Both teams to score (1.62).
Who will win Colchester vs Walsall?
We estimate: Colchester win 37%, draw 27%, Walsall win 36%.
Where and when is the game being played?
Date: 31 October 2026, kick-off: 15:00, venue: Colchester Community Stadium, Colchester. Referee: D. Brown.
Who will be missing?
Colchester: no absences. Walsall: no absences. Changes are possible before kick-off.
Will the match produce over 2.5 goals?
We estimate over 2.5 goals at 55% (odds 1.76); for fewer than 2.5 the figure is 45% (odds 2.13).
Will both teams score?
By our estimate, both teams score with a probability of 59% (odds 1.62).
Which correct score is the likeliest?
We rate 1–1 as most likely (11.7%), then 2–1 (8.5%) and 1–0 (8.4%).
What are your predictions based on?
We start from the prices of several bookmakers, remove their margin and average them to get probabilities; a Poisson distribution then gives us the expected goals and the most probable scores. Form, head to head and absences appear on the page as extra context. We publish predictions purely as information, and none of them promises a winning outcome.
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