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Colchester vs Cheltenham

29 December 2020 at 19:45JobServe Community Stadium, Colchester, Essex
Referee: D. Rock

Match Summary

Colchester and Cheltenham drew 0:0. The match was played in League Two 2020.

Rivalry since 2016

Colchester vs Cheltenham Head to Head Results· 14

Colchester and Cheltenham have met 14 times — Colchester won 7, Cheltenham won 6, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2016. Colchester leads the head-to-head with 7 victories from 14 meetings. A combined 40 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.86 per match (23 for the home side, 17 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 7 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 8 games (57%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Colchester are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–4 in 2026.

Drawn
1
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Total goals
40 · 2.9/match
Both scored
7/14 · 50%
Over 2.5
8/14 · 57%

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Highest-scoring game: 14 v 2026

Recent Form

WWonDDrawnLLost

In their last 6 matches, Colchester have recorded 4 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats. Cheltenham show 3 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.3

Average goals per game

40%

Games with 3+ goals

40%

Both teams scored

Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

draws
2
10 meetings

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (40%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (23%) — the odds may underestimate Colchester.

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

2 May 202625/263.00/3.50/2.15
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29 Nov 202525/261.46/3.90/6.50
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8 Mar 202524/253.22/3.18/2.32
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19 Oct 202424/251.83/3.55/4.34
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24 Apr 202120/211.57/3.87/6.13
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29 Dec 202020/214.08/3.70/1.85
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29 Feb 202019/202.15/3.31/3.53
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23 Nov 201919/202.42/3.45/2.95
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9 Feb 201918/191.81/3.67/4.54
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1 Sept 201818/193.78/3.63/1.99
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Market Summary

Margin: 5.6%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 24.5%Draw 27.0%Away 54.0%

Odds Range

1X2
Min4.003.501.83
Max4.233.801.88
Over 2.5: 52.6%Under 2.5: 52.6%
Market favourite:Cheltenham · Moderate favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market22.9%25.5%51.6%
Public market23.7%25.0%51.3%

Colchester vs Cheltenham — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Draw
Result vs. Market: Cheltenham (54%)

Result differed from market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

ColchesterHalf-time:00Cheltenham
5Shots13
1Shots on target4

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Colchester

W 152D 136L 163
Over 2.544
Goals scored546

Away Record: Cheltenham

W 234D 194L 252
Over 2.545
Goals scored842

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 14 May 2026