Colchester United will do battle with away side Barrow at JobServe Community Stadium in this League Two meeting on Saturday.
Our Colchester United v Barrow predictions, statistics and match poll can be seen below - plus the latest match odds.
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Colchester United
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Colchester United will be hoping to return to winning ways here following the 4-1 League Two losing effort in their last game against Salford City.
The only name on the scoresheet from Colchester United was Ellis Iandolo (66'). Hakeeb Adelakun (2', 56'), Liam Shephard (21') and Cole Stockton (24') scored for Salford City.
Danny Cowley's Colchester United have netted 5 times over their past six outings. At the other end, the tally of goals that have been scored against them in that time is 8.
Their previous form shows that Colchester United:
- haven't won against Barrow in their previous 6 league games.
- are unbeaten in their previous 2 league matches at home.
Barrow
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In their last game, Barrow drew 3-3 in the League Two tie with Bromley.
For Barrow, the goals were scored by Ben Whitfield (42'), Isaac Fletcher (53') and Elliot Newby (85'). Michael Cheek (50'), Nicke Kabamba (75') and Omar Sowunmi (91') scored for Bromley.
A sequence of steadfast showings by the Barrow defensive players has seen their โgoals againstโ tally amounting to 4 from their previous 6 clashes combined. During the same period of time, their forwards have scored 9. We shall soon find out whether or not that trend can be sustained into this next match.
Coming into this fixture, Barrow haven't been defeated in their previous 6 away league matches.
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Head to head
Delving into past results between these clubs going back to 15/01/2022 reveals that these fixtures have been disappointments for Colchester United. Theyโve not managed to get themselves any victories at all whereas Barrow have just been too good for them, getting wins in 67% of those ties.
In all, 17 goals were yielded between them throughout the course of those matches, with 4 of them for The U's and 13 for The Bluebirds. Thatโs an average goals per game of 2.83.
The previous league clash between these sides was League Two match day 15 on 09/11/2024 when it finished Barrow 1-1 Colchester United.
The match was refereed by Ollie Yates.
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Team News: Colchester United
Jamie McDonnell (Ankle injury), Harry Anderson (Knee medial ligament tear) and Lyle Taylor (Calf injury) will be missing for Colchester United gaffer Danny Cowley.
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Prediction
Barrow are likely to breach the defence of this Colchester United lineup, although it probably wonโt be enough to avoid a loss.
Our selection here is for both teams to score in a 2-1 win for Colchester United after 90 minutes. Weโll have to see what happens.
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โฝ๏ธ What are the top odds for the game?
Checking on the latest odds for this match in the 90 min. result market, the win for Colchester United is available for 1.8, a wager on the game finishing all-square is 3.4 and selecting the win for Barrow can be had at 4.75. Theyโre the top prices on offer at this very moment.
Peter Guest,
14:02 29/04/2025
Odds correct at time of publishing. All odds subject to change.
โฝ๏ธ Team Focus:
Colchester United
Formed: 1937
Stadium: JobServe Community Stadium (10,105)
Captain: Tom Flanagan
Chairman: Robbie Cowling
Manager: Danny Cowley
Competitions: League Two position 10
โญ Key Player: Lyle Taylor
Usually played in the Striker position, Lyle Taylor was born in Greenwich, England. Having made a first senior appearance for Eastbourne Borough in the 2008 - 2009 season, the goalscoring Forward has bagged 10 league goals in this League Two 2024 - 2025 campaign so far in 37 appearances.