Predictions & Statistics

With 52 points from 45 games and a place of 17, Cheltenham still have clear room for improvement in overall consistency. Across the season they have posted 14 wins, 10 draws, and 21 defeats, and the 52:75 goal record continues to suggest good form over their recent run. Their attacking burden often falls on G. Miller (6 goals), J. Thomas (6 goals), J. Martin (4 goals), with creative support from J. Thomas (5 assists), Luke Young (4 assists), Jake Bickerstaff (3 assists), while at the back they have been quite vulnerable. At home, the split record of 9 wins, 4 draws, and 9 losses points to a fairly balanced split record. They are under visible pressure near the relegation zone. Their broader football approach still suggests a more cautious and defensive approach.

Colchester are currently 13 in the standings with 63 points from 45 matches. Across the campaign, they have posted 17 wins, 12 draws, and 16 losses, while the 58:48 goal ratio supports the view of good form over their recent run. Going forward they rely heavily on J. Payne (13 goals), K. Lisbie (11 goals), Harry Anderson (10 goals), with creative support from J. Payne (6 assists), S. Tovide (5 assists), K. Lisbie (4 assists), and defensively they have been quite vulnerable. Away from home, their split return of 7 wins, 6 draws, and 9 losses fits a fairly balanced split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. Stylistically, they usually display balanced attacking football. They are not at full strength, with Ben Perry unavailable, although the overall attacking core still looks largely intact.