Southampton head into the new season determined to put last term’s ‘ Spygate ’ scandal behind them and can start off by proving a cut above Colchester in the League Cup .
The U’s have spent over a decade in League Two and were just a mid-table outfit at that level last season, whereas Saints have genuine aspirations of a Premier League return.
We’re siding with the visitors to be ahead at half-time and full-time at 20/21 for our opening Colchester vs Southampton prediction.
Betting Odds
Colchester vs Southampton Betting Odds – EFL Cup
Result | Odds | Chance |
|---|---|---|
Colchester | 8/1 | 11.1% |
Southampton | 3/10 | 76.9% |
Draw | 4/1 | 20% |
*Odds are correct at the time of writing, but subject to change.
Southampton are 3/10 favourites to beat Colchester , who are 8/1 for the win, with the draw at 4/1.
How to Watch
How to watch Colchester vs Southampton
Saturday’s tie is scheduled to kick off at 17:30 BST and will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event.
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Form Guides
Colchester form guide
United finished 12th in the League Two table, a dozen points adrift of a place in the play-offs. They did enjoy a nice run of four wins from their closing six fixtures, including a fine 3-0 drubbing of Swindon , but are 20/1 to top that table this time around.
A regular pattern of early exits in the knockout competitions also continued, with Colchester falling at the first hurdle both times. The U’s were beaten 1-0 at Oxford in this event and later lost 3-2 at home to MK Dons in the FA Cup.
Danny Cowley’s side have had quite a few friendlies to prepare for this fixture, but after starting well enough against lowly opposition, the last four warm-up matches have produced three defeats and a draw with West Ham under-21s. Home advantage will obviously help, but that just points us towards a BOYLE Sports price boost of 15/8 for Saints to win and both teams to score.
Southampton form guide
After finishing fourth in the Championship table and then edging out Middlesbrough in the play-offs, Southampton’s promotion hopes were dashed by the ‘ Spygate ’ saga. The repercussions of that affair are still rumbling on, with head coach Tonda Eckert recently handed a fresh FA “misconduct” charge. “I would be lying if I said that it is not in the back of my mind, I think that’s true for everyone involved,” Eckert told BBC Radio Solent. “But the positive thing is I just love the game, I love football. There’s so much to prepare for.”
Saints are fifth favourites to win the Championship despite starting out with a four-point deduction and have rattled off four straight wins in pre-season friendlies. Eckert will surely be looking to build some more momentum here and his side had a strong cup record last term.
In the League Cup , they won away to Northampton and Norwich before a brave 2-1 defeat at Liverpool . Their FA Cup run was even more impressive, getting past Doncaster , Leicester , Fulham and Premier League champions Arsenal prior to a 2-1 semi-final loss to Manchester City , when they led with 10 minutes left on the clock. Let’s add another price boost of 7/2 for the visitors to prevail 3-0, 3-1 or 3-2 to our Colchester vs Southampton betting tips.
Betting Tips
Colchester vs Southampton Betting Tips
Southampton to win & BTTS @ 15/8
Southampton to win 3-0, 3-1 or 3-2 @ 7/2
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