Colchester United and Rochdale 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, 29/08/2026, at 15:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for The U's vs The Dale, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
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The U's preview
Colchester United comes into the match having played 2 games in the EFL League Two so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 1 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 2 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 22 wins, 13 draws, and 20 losses.
Colchester United's attack has scored 74 goals during this period. Out of this total, 4 goals were scored in the EFL League Two, averaging 2 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.35.
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 3 goals with an average of 1.5 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 61 goals conceded in 55 matches, resulting in an average of 1.11.
The Dale preview
On the other hand, Rochdale comes into the match having played 2 games in the EFL League Two so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 0 draws, and 2 losses, with an average of 0 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 34 wins, 9 draws, and 10 losses.
Rochdale's attack has scored 96 goals during this period. Out of this total, 1 goals were scored in the EFL League Two, averaging 0.5 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.81.
The offence system of Rochdale is led by Emmanuel Dieseruvwe as the top scorer of the season. The english forward has scored 26 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Devante Rodney, who has contributed with 9 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 5 goals with an average of 2.5 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 55 goals conceded in 53 matches, resulting in an average of 1.04.
Head to head: Colchester United vs Rochdale
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Colchester United
England - EFL League Two
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D L W L |
1.4 |
| Home | W L L W W |
1.8 |
| Away | D W L W L |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.5 | 3 | 4 |
| Scored | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1.5 | 1 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.55 | 1.94 | 1.16 |
|
xGA
|
1.52 | 0.74 | 2.3 |
Rochdale
England - EFL League Two
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L L D D |
0.4 |
| Home | L W D W L |
1.4 |
| Away | L L D D W |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Scored | 0.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Conceded | 2.5 | 2 | 3 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.71 | 0.9 | 0.52 |
|
xGA
|
1.42 | 1.26 | 1.56 |
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