Colchester United and Shrewsbury Town face each other on Saturday 02.07.2026, at 15:01 (UK Time), in a EFL League Two 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Colchester United's home ground, the JobServe Community Stadium.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Colchester United and Shrewsbury Town, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
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Colchester United Win
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Colchester United preview
Colchester United heads into the match with the following record in the EFL League Two: in 28 matches, The U's secured 11 victories, 9 draws, and 8 losses, maintaining an average of 1.5 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Colchester United's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 14 victories so far.
Colchester United has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 49 goals, of which 41 were scored in the EFL League Two, resulting in an average of 1.46 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Kyrell Lisbie, who has found the back of the net 10 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Jack Payne has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, Colchester United has conceded 31 goals in the EFL League Two (an average of 1.11 per game) and 38 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.12 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Shrewsbury Town preview
Shrewsbury Town comes into the game with 28 matches played so far in the EFL League Two. They have secured 5 victories, 8 draws, and 15 losses, maintaining an average of 0.82 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 8 wins, 8 draws, and 19 losses.
The Shrews's attack has been highly effective, scoring 35 goals during this period. Of that total, 23 were netted in the EFL League Two, with an average of 0.82 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.
Salop's offensive system is led by John Marquis, the team's top scorer this season. The english forward has found the back of the net 3 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Sam Clucas. The midfielder has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 47 goals with an average of 1.68 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 64 goals in 35 matches, averaging 1.83 per match.
Head to head: Colchester United vs Shrewsbury Town
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Colchester United
England - EFL League Two
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L W W W |
1.5 |
| Home | L W W W D |
1.57 |
| Away | L W D D L |
1.43 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 39% | 43% | 36% |
| Goals | 2.57 | 2.64 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 1.46 | 1.57 | 1.36 |
| Conceded | 1.11 | 1.07 | 1.14 |
| Both Teams to Score | 57% | 57% | 57% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 21% | 29% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 29% | 21% |
| 1st to Score | 46% | 43% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.42 | 1.64 | 1.2 |
|
xGA
|
1.24 | 1.01 | 1.47 |
Shrewsbury Town
England - EFL League Two
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L L W L |
0.82 |
| Home | D W L L D |
1.21 |
| Away | L L L L D |
0.43 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 18% | 29% | 7% |
| Goals | 2.5 | 1.86 | 3.14 |
| Scored | 0.82 | 0.79 | 0.86 |
| Conceded | 1.68 | 1.07 | 2.29 |
| Both Teams to Score | 46% | 29% | 64% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 50% | 7% |
| Failed To Score | 39% | 43% | 36% |
| 1st to Score | 46% | 36% | 7% |
|
xG
|
1.23 | 1.35 | 1.11 |
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xGA
|
1.45 | 1.31 | 1.58 |
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