Colchester United vs Luton Town Predictions, Betting Tips and Match Previews

It’s a clash that has immense importance on the play-off picture in League Two, when Colchester host Luton this weekend and we think the best value is backing on there being either two or three goals scored, which is available at 20/21 with bet365. For our correct score tip we think that Colchester will be the ones to add another three points to their tally and we are backing them to come away with a 2-1 victory, which is available priced at 10/1 with the same site.

Colchester still have a four point gap to make up if they are to achieve their ambition and make it into the end of season play-offs. The U’s case is bolstered by their impressive home record and after winning 61% of their games at the Colchester Community Stadium they now boast the third best home record in the division. Their games have been reasonably consistent in terms of goals scored and 61% of their matches this term have finished with either two or three goals being scored and that includes five of their previous eight.

Luton’s challenge for the automatic promotion places has taken a big dent in recent weeks as they were only able to claim a point in each of their last three games. The Hatters are still in the play-off places but they will have to start getting some wins on the board sooner rather than later if they are going to retain that place. Like their hosts, five of their last eight games have finished with either two or three goals scored, a total which has been replicated in 74% of their away games this term.