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  • 09 November 2024, Barrow AFC vs Colchester United, 1-1, Draw
  • 26 October 2024, Colchester United vs Salford City, 1-2, Lose
  • 22 October 2024, Chesterfield FC vs Colchester United, 1-1, Draw
  • 19 October 2024, Colchester United vs Cheltenham Town, 1-2, Lose
  • 05 October 2024, Colchester United vs Carlisle United, 0-0, Draw
Colchester United
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  • 09 November 2024, Fleetwood Town vs Bradford City, 1-0, Lose
  • 26 October 2024, Bradford City vs Doncaster Rovers, 1-2, Lose
  • 22 October 2024, Cheltenham Town vs Bradford City, 1-1, Draw
  • 19 October 2024, Bradford City vs Gillingham, 2-1, Win
  • 12 October 2024, Tranmere Rovers vs Bradford City, 0-2, Win
Bradford City
Away
League Two
League Two, England

In the League Two fixture on the 13th of January 2024, the match between Colchester United and Bradford City had ended in a competitive 1-1 draw. Both teams worked diligently to create opportunities and exert their dominance, though neither team were able to fully capitalize on their chances to score the winning goal.

Bradford City opened the scoring in the first half, at the 34:24 mark, marking an aggressive start to the game. Despite their early lead, Bradford didn't generate sufficient momentum to extend their lead in the second half.

Colchester United demonstrated their resilience in the face of adversity by equalizing the score in the 58th minute of the second half. The team's goal was well-timed and went a long way in determining the end result of the match closely contested.

Statistically, Bradford City had an impressive 8 corner kicks as compared to Colchester United’s 2, demonstrating their offensive intensity and control over the possession. This heightened level of exertion, however, failed to convert into more goals. In contrast, Colchester displayed superior discipline, by reducing their infringements, as indicated by their 0 yellow cards against 5 offsides, compared to Bradford's 0 offsides.

The offside statistics indicate a more cautious approach by Bradford City, compared to Colchester United's 5 times, showing a more aggressive or riskier style of play. This made their game more unpredictable, keeping Bradford City on their toes.

Despite the high number of corner kicks progress achieved by Bradford City, neither team managed to get the upper hand in terms of goals. While the lack of yellow and red cards displayed reasonable discipline on both sides, the increased offsides by Colchester might be seen as reflective of a more aggressive offense, as they tried to break through Bradford's defense.

In conclusion, this match can be best characterized as fiercely contested, with both Colchester United and Bradford City displaying strengths in different areas of the match. Colchester’s ability to keep their composure under pressure and find an equalizer, against Bradford City’s aggressive attacking strategy revealed by the high number of corner kicks, were the factors that significantly impacted the match outcome. This would be an essential point for bettors to consider in their future stakes as it shows the teams’ adaptive strategies, discipline, and competitiveness under pressure.

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Form Guide

Draw1-1Barrow AFC vs Colchester United
Lose1-2Colchester United vs Salford City
Draw1-1Chesterfield FC vs Colchester United
Lose1-2Colchester United vs Cheltenham Town
Draw0-0Colchester United vs Carlisle United
PLAYED
5
WINS
0
GOALS
4:6
GOALS / MATCH
0.8
  • Colchester United has lost two matches in a row with a goal difference of 4:6, scoring 0.8 goals average
Lose1-0Fleetwood Town vs Bradford City
Lose1-2Bradford City vs Doncaster Rovers
Draw1-1Cheltenham Town vs Bradford City
Win2-1Bradford City vs Gillingham
Win0-2Tranmere Rovers vs Bradford City
PLAYED
5
WINS
2
GOALS
6:5
GOALS / MATCH
1.2
  • Bradford City has two wins in its last five matches with a goal difference of 6:5, scoring 1.2 goals average

Colchester United H2H Bradford City

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Home gameColchester United10Bradford CityAway gameLeague Two
Home gameColchester United30Bradford CityAway gameLeague Two
PLAYED
5
WINS
2
GOALS
6:5
GOALS / MATCH
1.20
  • In the last five matches that these two sides meet, Colchester United overtook Bradford City twice
  • Colchester United won twice, lost twice and had one draw
  • Teams played five times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 6:5; average goals per match – 1.20
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