Struggling Colchester United host a Bradford City side harbouring League Two promotion ambitions at the JobServe Community Stadium.
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Our Three Predictions For Colchester United vs Bradford City
- First Prediction: Both Teams To Score – Yes – 67/100
- Second Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals – 22/25
- Third Prediction: Bradford City – Draw No Bet – 71/100
First Prediction For Colchester United vs Bradford City – Both Teams To Score – Yes – 67/100
Although Colchester currently sit 21st in League Two, they do know where the back of the net is. They may be winless in their last seven games, but they have scored in five of those. In fact, of their 13 league games thus far, they have only failed to score three times. At the other end of the pitch, the U’s have kept just three clean sheets, indicating that similar could happen here. Bradford sit just two points outside the play-off places and despite losing their last two league games, will fancy their chances. Like their opponents here, they have only failed to score on three occasions and have also kept just three clean sheets.
Second Prediction For Colchester United vs Bradford City – Over 2.5 Goals – 22/25
With both teams to score looking a banker on paper, over 2.5 goals is the next logical step. Colchester have been involved in six fixtures which have seen three or more goals, although Bradford have seen nine of their 15 games surpass this mark. As a result, it could be an entertaining game at the JobServe Community Stadium.
Third Prediction For Colchester United vs Bradford City – Bradford City – Draw No Bet – 71/100
Bradford have been inconsistent this season but still remain within touching distance of the top seven. Although they have lost their last two in the league, they will be seeing this fixture as a chance to get back to winning ways. They come up against an out-of-sorts Colchester team with just two victories to their name and Danny Cowley’s men have not picked up three points since beating Tranmere Rovers in September. There are great odds for an away win but only Chesterfield have picked up as many draws as Colchester, so protecting your stake with a draw no bet option is the smart choice.
Best Odds For Colchester United vs Bradford City
| Bookmaker | Colchester United | Draw | Bradford City |
| MyriadPlay | 42/25 | 11/5 | 141/100 |
| Gentleman Jim | 13/8 | 9/4 | 29/20 |
| Betarno | 17/10 | 11/5 | 29/20 |
The table above shows the latest odds from leading football betting websites.
Full Preview of the Game: Last Results and Head-To-Head
Bradford’s 3-1 FA Cup victory over Aldershot Town has been sandwiched by successive league defeats. Graham Alexander’s team lost on the road to Fleetwood Town last time out, whereas their 2-1 reverse against Doncaster Rovers at the end of last month halted a run of five without defeat. Meanwhile, Colchester are on a run of seven games without a win and also exited the FA Cup at the hands of Swindon Town. Wins have been hard to come by too. A 2-0 win over MK Dons in August and a 3-0 victory over Tranmere in September are their only successes this season.
The U’s have been fairly successful in front of their home support against Bradford in recent years. The Bantams haven’t left Essex with a win since 2021, with Colchester winning two of the last three outings. However, the pair did play out a 1-1 draw in January. Overall, Bradford have won 11 of the previous 42 meetings between the two, with Colchester gaining victory 16 times and 15 ending in a draw.
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Where To Watch Colchester United vs Bradford City
Where can I watch this game, either in person or on TV?
- Location: JobServe Community Stadium, United Way, Colchester CO4 5UP
- Date: November 16th, 2024
- TV Channel: This game is not scheduled for TV broadcast.
Probable Lineups For Colchester United vs Bradford City
Predicted Colchester United Lineup
- Lineup: Macey; Egbo, Flanagan, Donnelly, Iandolo; Woodyard, McDonnell; Tovide, Payne, Anderson; Taylor
- Injured/Suspended: Hunt, Oni
- Manager: Danny Cowley
Predicted Bradford City Lineup
- Lineup: Halliday, Byrne, Shepherd; Benn, Walker, Smallwood, Pointon; Kavanagh; Oliver, Cook
- Injured/Suspended: None
- Manager: Graham Alexander
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