League Two· Regular Season - 8· New Meadow
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Shrewsbury vs Colchester Prediction & Betting Tips
Saturday, 26 September 2026 · Kick-off
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More Shrewsbury vs Colchester tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5Shrewsbury +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 94% | 1.07 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 84% | 1.19 | - |
| 1XShrewsbury or Draw | 82% | 1.23 | - |
| AH2 +1.5Colchester +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 76% | 1.32 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 65% | 1.54 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 61% | 1.65 | - |
| X2Colchester or Draw | 56% | 1.78 | - |
| 1Shrewsbury to win | 44% | 2.28 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 39% | 2.55 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 35% | 2.85 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Shrewsbury -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 24% | 4.11 | - |
| 2Colchester to win | 18% | 5.43 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 16% | 6.20 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Colchester -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 6% | 16.06 | - |
Shrewsbury vs Colchester preview & analysis
Match preview
Shrewsbury host Colchester in the League Two (Regular Season - 8) at New Meadow on Saturday, 26 September 2026, with kick-off at 14:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Shrewsbury arrive in mixed form, with 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 2 matches, scoring 1 and conceding 2. Most recently they lost to Tranmere 0-1 away. They're 18th in the table with 11 points from 10 games. Colchester arrive in mixed form, with 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 2 matches, scoring 2 and conceding 4. Most recently they lost to Peterborough 1-3 away. They're 19th in the table with 10 points from 9 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Shrewsbury have won 2, Colchester have won 3 and 1 ended level. Those games averaged 2.7 goals, and both teams scored in 2 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Shrewsbury narrow favourites: Shrewsbury 44%, draw 38%, Colchester 18%. We expect around 2.1 goals (1.3 - 0.8 in expected goals), with 35% for over 2.5 and 39% for both teams to score.
Recent form
Shrewsbury- 22 SeptATranmere0-1
- 19 SeptACrewe1-1
Colchester- 22 SeptAPeterborough1-3
- 19 SeptHCheltenham1-1
Head to head
League Two table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
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| 1 |  Salford City | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | +5 | 19 |
| 2 |  Barnet | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | +9 | 18 |
| 3 |  Crewe | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 | +5 | 18 |
| 4 |  Gillingham | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | +5 | 16 |
| 16 |  Fleetwood Town | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | -1 | 11 |
| 17 |  Swindon Town | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | -5 | 11 |
| 18 | Shrewsbury | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | -6 | 11 |
| 19 | Colchester | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | -3 | 10 |
| 20 |  Rotherham | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | -4 | 10 |
| 21 |  Oldham | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -4 | 8 |
Shrewsbury vs Colchester: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win Shrewsbury vs Colchester?
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Shrewsbury are favourites. Our model gives Shrewsbury a 44% chance of winning, Colchester 18%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Shrewsbury vs Colchester?
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We rate both teams to score at 39%, so BTTS No is the better bet.
When does Shrewsbury vs Colchester kick off?
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Shrewsbury vs Colchester kicks off at 14:00 UTC on Saturday, 26 September 2026 at New Meadow, Shrewsbury.
