Wycombe Wanderers will kick off their EFL Trophy campaign with an encounter against Colchester United at Adams Park on Tuesday, 2 September 2025.
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Wycombe vs Colchester predictions: A low-scoring affair
Key stats
- Five of Wycombe Wanderers’ last six matches went below the 2.5-goal threshold.
- Fewer than three goals were scored in seven of Colchester United's last eight games.
- Wycombe won their last two encounters with Colchester.
Correct score prediction: Wycombe 1-0 Colchester
Things have not gone swimmingly for Colchester United in recent weeks, as they are currently on a three-game winless run and have managed only one win in their last nine matches across all competitions.
To be fair, Wycombe Wanderers have also had their fair share of struggles, with a 2-2-2 win-draw-loss record in their last six games. However, the hosts play in League One, a tier above their opponents in the English Football League.
Considering Wycombe's home advantage, we are leaning toward the hosts for the win.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Wycombe are clear favourites
- HOME: 8/11 (1.73) – 57.9%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 3/1 (4.00) – 25%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Ahead of this encounter, Wycombe Wanderers are the expected winners at 8/11 (1.73). Teams with these odds generally have a 57.9% probability of winning.
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We have also established that both teams have recently been involved in their fair share of low-scoring games. On that note, under 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 17/20 (1.85). That one has a 54.1% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: First encounter in seven years
The most recent clash between Wycombe Wanderers and Colchester United took place in January 2018, when both teams played in League Two. Wycombe were the victors in their last two skirmishes.
England League 2 13/01/18
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Colchester
England League 2 23/09/17
Colchester
Wycombe
England League 2 21/02/17
Colchester
Wycombe
England League 2 27/08/16
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Colchester
Wycombe Wanderers preview: A clean bill of health
Wycombe Wanderers have struggled to get going in the early stages of this season, earning only two points from six league games played, which has left them in the lower end of the League One standings. However, the hosts will look to begin their EFL Trophy campaign in Southern Group G on a winning note.
Going into this contest, the Blues have no fresh injury worries, but as is the case in cup encounters, coach Mike Dodds is expected to ring changes for this match, mixing things up between the regulars and squad players.
Predicted lineup: Norris (GK), Grimmer, Taylor, Hagelskjaer, Onyedinma, Abbott, Boyd-Munce, Harvie, Lowry, Henderson & Tolley.
Last five matches
- Stevenage 1-0 Wycombe
- Bromley (4) 1-1 (5) Wycombe
- Wycombe 2-2 Reading
- Wycombe 0-1 Exeter
- Doncaster 1-1 Wycombe
Colchester United preview: Hoping to improve their fortunes
As for Colchester United, it has also not been an inspiring start to the League Two season, but unlike their opponents for this EFL Trophy clash, the visitors have registered one league win and have six points after six games.
The U's halted their run of two successive losses as they drew with Barnet on Saturday. Despite their abysmal form, there will be a desire to also halt their run of defeats against Wycombe when both sides clash on Tuesday.
Samson Tovide may not be available for this game after sustaining an injury in the recent draw with Barnet. The 21-year-old forward’s likely absence could mean a starting berth for Kyreece Lisbie.
Predicted lineup: Smith (GK), Vincent-Young, Baldwin, Tucker, Powell, Gape, Bishop, Anderson, Akande & Lisbie.
Last five matches
- Barnet 1-1 Colchester
- Colchester 0-2 Barrow
- Colchester 1-2 Cambridge
- Shrewsbury 0-2 Colchester
- Oxford United 1-0 Colchester
Player to watch: Jack Tucker
Jack Tucker has been Colchester's top performer in League Two this season, with three goal contributions in six league assignments. The former Milton Keynes Dons defender was on the scoresheet last weekend and will look to score in back-to-back games for the first time in his career.