Colchester vs Harrogate tips and predictions

Nip and tuck League Two clash likely to be close

There's not much between Colchester and Harrogate in the League Two. The hosts are in 22nd place with 6 points, compared to their opponents who are in 21st place on 8 points.

Any outcome could happen here. The draw should be considered. With goals being hard to come by in the build up to this one, both of these sides will fancy their chances of keeping a clean sheet and it's certainly not one to get carried away with. That said, the draw is the play from the match winner market.

Both sides should be confident of keeping things tidy at the back. Colchester have averaged 0.7 goals in their last 3 home starts which isn't great. Harrogate have only scored once in their last 5 away games.

It would be odd to suggest that the favourites are nailed on here. Don't be surprised if the two sides cancel each other out in a battle of attrition. It might not be the best bet available in today's football but the BTTS No is the pick. As far as the goal line is concerned, it's Under 3.5 goals picked as the best play given the current odds.

Colchester have drawn 7 of their last 20 matches on their own soil added to the fact that Harrogate have drawn 2 of their last 4 matches. Their most recent close match was when they couldn't be separated against Everton U21 last Tuesday. It's not the most exciting thing you'll read today and it feels like a match to be circumspect about. A deadlock awaits after what looks set to be a close encounter.