Newport County vs Colchester United
22nd April 1945hrs
Football – England – EFL League Two
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Odds: 3/1 odds taken 1746 GMT, Thursday 21 April
As always, the race for promotion in EFL League Two is a fascinating watch. Newport County are in tenth spot but only three points away from seventh. The Welsh club will be desperate for a victory when they welcome Colchester United to Rodney Parade on Friday night. Newport are the odds-on favourites, but United have been in decent form of late and could be tough opponents. Check out the best betting odds and predictions.
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Newport County Preview – Will the Welsh team get back on track?
Newport County have been challenging at the right end of the League Two table this season, but the Exiles have had a little slump in form at just the wrong time. Since four wins and three draws from seven, James Rowberry’s boys have picked up just one victory from their past six.
Newport have lost four of their previous six and have taken a mere four points from the last 18 on offer. As a consequence, the Welsh side have slipped down to tenth, now three points behind seventh-place Tranmere Rovers.
After three straight home losses, Newport will be desperate to get back on track with maximum points in front of their home supporters on Friday night. The hosts are the favourites at 3/4.
Colchester United Preview – Can the U’s claim a sixth win in 11?
Colchester United finished 20th in League Two last term, and the U’s find themselves in 19th right now. They are well clear of the drop zone and will be a fourth-tier club next term. Overall, the Essex team have won 12, drawn 12 and lost 19 of 43.
After two defeats on the bounce, United got back to winning ways in emphatic style last Monday. Goals from Myles Kenlock, Brendan Sarpong-Wiredu and Freddie Sears sealed a 3-0 win over Bradford City at the Colchester Community Stadium.
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On their day, Colchester are capable of beating anyone in League Two. They head to South Wales having won three of the last five, and the bookies are offering 17/4 for an away success on Friday.
Newport County vs Colchester United Betting Advice
The reverse fixture at the Colchester Community Stadium ended in a 1-1 draw. Dom Telford opened the scoring for Newport in the first period, but Freddie Sears rescued a point for the U’s with 12 minutes remaining.
Last season, County did the league double over Colchester. Before a 2-0 win in Essex, Scott Twine and Padraig Amond were on target in a 2-1 home victory at Rodney Parade.
Key Facts – Newport County vs Colchester United Betting Tip
- Newport have lost three in a row at home
- Colchester have won five of their past nine in League Two
- The reverse game ended in a 1-1 draw
Colchester are having a strong end to their season, while Newport’s play-off bid has halted after a poor run of results of late. These two played out a score draw back in November, and we like the look of 3/1 for the draw and both teams to score on Friday.
Freddie Sears was on target in the reverse fixture, and the former West Ham United man scored in Monday’s 3-0 win over Bradford. Sears is priced at 11/4 to score anytime in this one.
The best betting odds for Newport County vs Colchester United
Newport County to win: 3/4 at Bet365
Draw: 5/2 at Bet365
Colchester United to win: 17/4 at Bet365
