Walsall v Colchester

I will be at the Bescot this evening to watch Walsall take on Colchester and it could be a tough game for the Saddlers.
Colchester are unbeaten in nine games - although the last five have been draws - and Walsall will be hoping to dent their push for the play-offs while moving clear of the drop zone themselves.
A draw could see them replace Wycombe in the 'coverted' fifth from bottom spot, but John Ward's visitors know that three points will put them right in the mix for the final play-off place.
Ward has understandably already given up hope of the top three places, but is long enough in the tooth to know that a couple of wins will heap the pressure on the other contenders (Carlisle, Stevenage, Notts County and Brentford). As Ward was ditched as manager by Carlisle (currently in sixth place) I'm sure it would give him enormous pleasure to overtake them ... although he's too much of a gentleman to admit it.
A win for Walsall would be a massive boost to confidence as they have only chalked up one victory in the last seven games despite recording five draws.
I saw Colchester take on Wycombe recently and the Chairboys had to work their socks off for a draw. The lads at Walsall will need to work just as hard - if not harder - if they are to take anything out of this one and I predict an away win, although by a narrow margin.