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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

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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.

Colchester4wins
2draws8 meetings
Preston2wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2.8

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (75%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (17%) — the odds may underestimate Colchester.

Market Summary

Margin: 3.9%

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 17.5%Draw 25.1%Away 61.1%

Odds Range

1X2
Min5.503.601.62
Max6.004.201.67
Market favourite:Preston · 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 market17.1%23.3%59.6%
Public market16.3%23.3%60.4%

Colchester vs Preston — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Colchester
Result vs. Market: Preston (61%)

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:00Preston
8Shots14
4Shots on target3

Head-to-Head History

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.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
04/10/14Preston4–2Colchester1.66/3.88/5.62
03/05/15Colchester1–0Preston5.71/3.98/1.64
23/11/13Preston1–1Colchester1.67/3.86/5.56
22/02/14Colchester1–2Preston4.34/3.45/1.93
18/08/12Preston0–0Colchester2.00/3.46/3.87
09/02/13Colchester1–0Preston2.78/3.31/2.67
06/08/11Preston2–4Colchester1.76/3.58/4.49
03/03/12Colchester3–0Preston2.06/3.30/3.59

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 153D 131L 176
Over 2.548
Goals scored573

Away Record: Preston

W 75D 62L 47
Over 2.541
Goals scored259

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Colchester defeated Preston 1:0. The match was played in League One 2014.

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Colchester have recorded 3 wins, 1 draws and 2 defeats. Preston show 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.

Colchester

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Preston

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

API data: 15 Mar 2026