Colchester United vs Crewe Alexandra | Prediction | EFL League Two | 12/09
England - EFL League Two
Colchester United and Crewe Alexandra face each other in an official match of the 2026/27 EFL League Two season. The game takes place at JobServe Community Stadium on Saturday, 12/09/2026, at 15:00 (UK Time).
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APWin predictions for Colchester United vs Crewe Alexandra
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Double Chance: Colchester United or Draw
Market: Double Chance: Colchester United or Draw ยท @ 1.33
Confidence
80%
Last updated: 12-09-2026
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Our prediction is: Colchester United win or draw
Going on the Double Chance market is a great way to get a much better shot at winning a bet. And our betting tip of taking Colchester United or draw in the Double Chance market is about as close to a safe bet as there is.
Based on their impressive home form this season, it's hard to see Colchester United not picking up at least a point in their own stadium. They only need to avoid defeat to Crewe Alexandra to win the Double Chance bet, and we think they are more than up to the task.
Our prediction is: Both teams to score
The Both Teams to Score market predicts that both teams will score in the game, and this is an excellent opportunity in this match between Colchester United and Crewe Alexandra. Based on the odds that betting sites project, we believe this is the best betting recommendation.
Therefore, this is a value bet that has everything to win.
The U's preview
Colchester United comes into the match having played 5 games in the EFL League Two so far. They have recorded 2 wins, 1 draws, and 2 losses, with an average of 1.4 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 23 wins, 13 draws, and 22 losses.
Colchester United's attack has scored 76 goals during this period. Out of this total, 6 goals were scored in the EFL League Two, averaging 1.2 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.31.
The offence system of Colchester United is led by Jack Payne as the top scorer of the season. The english midfielder has scored 13 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Jack Payne, who has contributed with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 8 goals with an average of 1.6 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 66 goals conceded in 58 matches, resulting in an average of 1.14.
- 24/10/2026Northampton TownColchester UnitedL2024/10/2026EFL League TwoNorthampton Town
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Colchester United2 - 0L - 20/10/2026ChesterfieldColchester UnitedD1120/10/2026EFL League TwoChesterfield
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Colchester United1 - 1D - 17/10/2026Colchester UnitedExeter CityD0017/10/2026EFL League TwoColchester United
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Exeter City0 - 0D - 10/10/2026Newport CountyColchester UnitedL1010/10/2026EFL League TwoNewport County
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Colchester United1 - 0L - 03/10/2026Colchester UnitedLuton TownD1103/10/2026EFL TrophyColchester United
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Luton Town1 - 1D
The Alex preview
On the other hand, Crewe Alexandra comes into the match having played 5 games in the EFL League Two so far. They have recorded 2 wins, 3 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 1.8 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 25 wins, 14 draws, and 20 losses.
Crewe Alexandra's attack has scored 88 goals during this period. Out of this total, 5 goals were scored in the EFL League Two, averaging 1 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.49.
The offence system of Crewe Alexandra is led by Josh March as the top scorer of the season. The english forward has scored 11 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Tommi O'Reilly, who has contributed with 11 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 3 goals with an average of 0.6 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 73 goals conceded in 59 matches, resulting in an average of 1.24.
- 24/10/2026ChesterfieldCrewe AlexandraL5124/10/2026EFL League TwoChesterfield
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Crewe Alexandra5 - 1L - 20/10/2026Exeter CityCrewe AlexandraL2020/10/2026EFL League TwoExeter City
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Crewe Alexandra2 - 0L - 17/10/2026Crewe AlexandraRochdaleW3217/10/2026EFL League TwoCrewe Alexandra
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Rochdale3 - 2W - 10/10/2026Swindon TownCrewe AlexandraW0110/10/2026EFL League TwoSwindon Town
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Crewe Alexandra0 - 1W - 06/10/2026BlackpoolCrewe AlexandraD2206/10/2026EFL TrophyBlackpool
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Crewe Alexandra2 - 2D
Head to head: Colchester United vs Crewe Alexandra
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Colchester United
Home
Crewe Alexandra
Away
Points & Results
- PPG1.401.80
- 40%Wins40%
- 60%First to Score60%
Goals Scored & Conceded
- Scored/game1.201
- Conceded/game1.600.60
- xG1.541.59
- xGA1.681.63
Trends
- 60%Both Score40%
- 20%Clean Sheet60%
- 20%Failed to Score20%
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Likely Scores
| # | Score | Probability | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 - 1 | 13.61% | |
| 2 | 2 - 1 | 8.55% | |
| 3 | 1 - 0 | 8.51% | |
| 4 | 0 - 0 | 8.29% | |
| 5 | 1 - 2 | 7.86% | |
| 6 | 0 - 1 | 7.72% | |
| 7 | 2 - 0 | 6.73% | |
| 8 | 0 - 2 | 5.68% | |
| 9 | 2 - 2 | 5.43% | |
| 10 | 3 - 1 | 3.94% | |
| 11 | 1 - 3 | 3.33% | |
| 12 | 3 - 0 | 3.10% |