Ace Football previews the League Two game between Barnet and Cambridge U who meet up on Saturday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
Barnet welcome Cambridge U on Saturday in the League Two, with the host motivated by the possibility of closing the gap in the table on the visitors. On the other hand, the latter could distance themselves even further with a win in this exciting round 40 match.
Two places behind the league-leaders, Cambridge U claimed 72 points from 38 rounds, while Barnet amassed 57 points. They now rank as number 12 in the League Two standings.
Team form: Barnet vs Cambridge U
Barnet Form
In their last three matches, Barnet lost 1-2 against Newport, drew 1-1 against Crawley, before winning 1-3 against Milton Keynes Dons. Barnet only pulled off two wins from a possible six in recent League Two matches on home soil. Of the remaining four matches, they drew two and lost two, as they scored five and conceded five goals.
Cambridge U Form
In their last three matches, Cambridge U beat Gillingham 5-0, drew 0-0 with Walsall and beat Salford City by 1-0. Cambridge U won three of a possible six away matches in the League Two, as well as playing two draws and suffering one defeat. They scored ten while also conceding three times.
Betting facts for Barnet and Cambridge U
Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Barnet and Cambridge U played across all tournaments.
- In the last 6 Barnet home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 6 Barnet home matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 7 of the last 9 Barnet matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 7 of the last 9 Barnet matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 18 Cambridge U away matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 10 Cambridge U away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 10 of the last 12 Cambridge U matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 10 of the last 12 Cambridge U matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 6 of the last 7 Cambridge U matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
Players on top: Barnet vs Cambridge U
Looking at the market for a goalscorer, it seems a good idea to side with Kabongo Tshimanga, who is performing well for Barnet. He found the back of the net twice in his most recent League Two outings. He’ll be out to add more goals against Cambridge U.The visitors will be looking to Sullay Kaikai to find the net once again, after managing two League Two goals for Cambridge U in recent matches.
Betting markets: Barnet vs Cambridge U
Full-time result
Barnet won five of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at The Hive Stadium. They drew two and lost three as well, while Cambridge U won five of their last 10 games away. They drew four and lost one. Cambridge U are on a great streak of 9 matches without losing.
Both teams to score
Barnet scored the first goal in six out of their last ten games. Cambridge U scored the opening goal in six of the last ten away from home. Cambridge U have not conceded a goal in 3 consecutive games. Cambridge U managed four wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches. Cambridge U have scored in 3 consecutive meetings with Barnet when playing at away ground.
Total goals
Barnet saw over 2.5 goals in five of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.2 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals appeared in four of the last ten matches that Cambridge U played across all tournaments. They scored 1.8 times on average in the process.
