* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.
One of the more interesting matchups in the upcoming EFL Cup round scheduled for Tuesday, August 23rd is the Colchester vs Brentford duel. Here is our preview of this game followed by some free betting tips.
Our favourite Colchester vs Brentford betting predictions
If you need assistance to determine what is the right bet for Colchester vs Brentford, check our top betting picks for this game:
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Brentford to Win at Half Time and Full Time
Many doubted that Brentford can survive last season in Premier League, but they did and now they started the new season with four points from three games. Meanwhile, Colchester started the season in League Two with four points from five games.
So, the two teams are not miles away just in terms of quality, but Brentford is actually in better form as well. With that in mind, we expect a commanding performance and a win for the guests after they take the lead in first half.
Over 2.5 Total Goals
With an average of 4.33 goals per game after the first three rounds in Premier League, Brentford has the highest average of all teams in the league right now.
Meanwhile, Colchester averaged 2.60 goals per game in League Two so far and that only makes us more confident in our next prediction, which is over 2.5 total goals.
Colchester vs Brentford preview: Team news, latest form, and possible lineups
Before you decide on a bet for this game, let's take a closer look at both teams first:
Colchester
After the first five rounds at the start of the new League Two season, Colchester is sitting in the eighteenth place with just four points. Clearly, that's far from a great start for which their fans were hoping for, but it's not that far from the actual expectations from this team. On the bright side, Colchester reached this stage in EFL Cup by eliminating the favoured Ipswich in the last round.
When it comes to team news, Colchester's captain Tommy Smith remains out with a foot injury. The team will also be without Emyr Huws.
Colchester predicted lineup:
Hornby -Tchamedeu, Chambers, Eastman, Kazeem – Marshall-Miranda, Skuse – Hannant, Chilvers, Nouble – Sears
Brentford
Minutes separated Brentford from getting a point over the weekend against Fulham, but Mitrovic scored a late goal to deny them. Still, Brentford started the new season in Premier League with one win, one draw, and one loss, which is currently enough to put them in the eighth place in the standings.
Meanwhile, the team is without injured Ethan Pinnock, Sergi Canos, and Kristoffer Ajer.
Brentford predicted lineup:
Strakosha – Roerslev, Jansson, Sorensen, Hickey – Baptiste, Onyeka, Janelt – Ghoddos, Dervisoglu, Lewis-Potter
The top odds, stats, and more for Colchester vs Brentford
If you wish to bet on the best Colchester vs Brentford odds, check our list of odds taken from the main UK bookmakers:
Last Five - Colchester
24/01/23
England League 2 England
Salford City
Colchester
1
1
D
21/01/23
England League 2 England
Gillingham
Colchester
2
0
L
14/01/23
England League 2 England
Rochdale
Colchester
1
2
W
07/01/23
England League 2 England
Harrogate Town
Colchester
1
3
W
01/01/23
England League 2 England
Swindon
Colchester
0
1
W
Last Five - Brentford
22/01/23
England Premier League EPL
Leeds
Brentford
0
0
D
14/01/23
England Premier League EPL
Bournemouth
Brentford
0
2
W
07/01/23
England FA Cup FA Cup
West Ham
Brentford
1
0
L
02/01/23
England Premier League EPL
Liverpool
Brentford
1
3
W
30/12/22
England Premier League EPL
West Ham
Brentford
0
2
W
Frequently asked questions for Colchester vs Brentford
- Where will the game be held? The game will be held at Colchester Community Stadium in Colchester.
- When is the match scheduled for? The match is scheduled for 7:45 pm BST on Tuesday, August 23rd.
- Who is the odds favourite? Brentford is the clear favourite at 1/4 (1.25) odds.