Hartlepool vs Colchester prediction, betting odds & free tips 28/01/2023

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*These odds from Ladbrokes were correct at the time of writing.

Colchester look to continue their excellent away form when they travel to the Suit Direct Stadium. This prediction looks at the League Two game with Hartlepool this weekend.

Hartlepool vs Colchester – Best Betting Tips, Predictions, & Odds

Hartlepool could not build on the recent win over Rochdale after the team succumbed to a 3-1 loss against Carlisle in the recent match. Colchester head into the match without a victory in back-to-back games as relegation fears once again creep in for the team following the 1-1 draw with Salford.

Victory for Colchester

Colchester have picked up three wins in the last five matches. Even though results have dried up since the last two outings, they are in a much better position compared to Hartlepool. This prediction has witnessed three defeats in the last four games for Hartlepool, who could slip into the bottom three by the end of this weekend. Colchester head into the game on the back of three consecutive wins on the road including some against relegation rivals like Harrogate and Rochdale.

Total goals over 2.5

There have been more than 2.5 goals in back-to-back away games for Colchester. The clean sheet against Gillingham on Boxing Day is the only blank for the team in the last five matches on the road. However, Hartlepool have been terrible in the front of years and manager Keith Curle has openly admitted that he is not very confident about the upcoming line-up.

Both teams to score – yes

Colchester might have moved away from the bottom three in recent weeks, but this prediction is aware that they defensively not great yet. A return of one clean sheet in the last five matches hints that Hartlepool will have opportunities to score in three consecutive matches.

Hartlepool vs Colchester: Preview of the League Two Match with Team News

Hartlepool

Hartlepool manager Keith Curle was disappointed to see his team lose without much fight in the game against Carlisle. The midweek match is likely to have taken a lot out of the team going into the weekend’s match against Colchester. This prediction expects some changes to the starting line-up in the view of freshening up the team. Tom Crawford and Mouhamed Niang are out because of injuries.

Colchester

Colchester have picked up four wins in the last seven matches, but manager Matt Bloomfield is likely to be keen on getting a first win in three matches to move clear of the relegation zone. The likes of Gillingham and Rochdale picking up points in recent weeks has left Colchester just seven points above the bottom three.

Everything You Need to Know About League Two’s Hartlepool vs Colchester

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FAQs on Hartlepool vs Colchester game

Where is the match going to take place? The Suit Direct Stadium

When will this match start? January 28, 2023 at 15:00 GMT

Who is the favourite team to win the game? Colchester

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