30 April 2022 at 14:00
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 recordHistorical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.
Goals in This Fixture
How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.
2.3
Average goals per game
40%
Games with 3+ goals
50%
Both teams scored
Potential Betting Value Detected
Historical win rate (20%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (39%) — the odds may underestimate Walsall.
Market Summary
Margin: 5.8%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
Odds Range
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 2.37 | 3.10 | 3.00 |
| Max | 2.44 | 3.30 | 3.15 |
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.
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional market | 39.3% | 30.3% | 30.4% |
| Public market | 39.9% | 28.6% | 31.5% |
| Δ | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
Colchester vs Walsall — margin-removed probabilities
Result vs. Market
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.
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.
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Avg. odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28/03/2625/26 | Colchester | 1–1 | Walsall | 2.25/3.00/3.40 |
| 15/11/2525/26 | Walsall | 0–2 | Colchester | 2.15/3.40/3.05 |
| 08/02/2524/25 | Colchester | 2–1 | Walsall | 3.07/3.07/2.44 |
| 28/09/2424/25 | Walsall | 4–0 | Colchester | 1.78/3.67/4.40 |
| 16/03/2423/24 | Colchester | 1–1 | Walsall | 2.86/3.46/2.41 |
| 02/09/2323/24 | Walsall | 1–0 | Colchester | 2.16/3.29/3.33 |
| 14/02/2322/23 | Colchester | 0–0 | Walsall | 2.69/3.15/2.77 |
| 13/09/2222/23 | Walsall | 1–1 | Colchester | 1.80/3.54/4.54 |
| 30/04/2221/22 | Colchester | 2–2 | Walsall | 2.40/3.19/3.05 |
| 11/12/2121/22 | Walsall | 3–0 | Colchester | 2.00/3.31/3.94 |
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
Away Record: Walsall
Data: football-data.co.uk
Match Summary
Colchester and Walsall drew 2:2. The match was played in League Two 2021. Goals were scored by F. Sears 24′, B. Kiernan 39′, G. Miller 48′, F. Sears 56′ (pen.). 1 yellow cards were shown. Colchester had 51% possession while Walsall held 49%. Colchester had 18 shots (4 on target) compared to 15 (7 on target) for Walsall. Colchester made 3 substitutions, Walsall made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Colchester and Walsall — 4 goals and 1 cards recorded during the match.
Match Statistics
Colchester had 51% possession against Walsall's 49%. Colchester registered 18 shots (4 on target) while Walsall managed 15 (7 on target). Corner kicks: 3–3. Fouls committed: 9–13.
Lineups
Colchester lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under W. Brown, while Walsall deployed a 5-3-2 under M. Flynn.
Defensive Solidity
Colchester deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Walsall's 5-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Colchester field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Walsall's 3 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Colchester start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Walsall averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Substitutes
Coach: W. Brown
Substitutes
Coach: M. Flynn
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Colchester have recorded 3 wins, 1 draws and 2 defeats. Walsall show 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
Colchester
Walsall
Colchester vs Walsall Head to Head Results
Colchester and Walsall have met 2 times — Colchester won 1, Walsall won 0, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Colchester leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 4 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.00 per match (3 for the home side, 1 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 0 games (0%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–1 in 2026.
1
Colchester
1
Drawn
0
Walsall
Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 16 Apr 2026