League One: Blackpool vs Cambridge U – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the League One game between Blackpool and Cambridge U who meet up on Saturday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

Mid-placed Blackpool face relegation-threatened Cambridge U at Bloomfield Road in round 43 of the League One in a match that kick-offs on Saturday. The visitors have a lot more at stake, but are lacking in quality.

Blackpool approach the next League One round as number 9 in the table, having claimed 61 points this season so far. With 41 games behind them, Cambridge U amassed 45 points, placing them as number 19 before their next fixture.

Team form: Blackpool vs Cambridge U

Blackpool Form

Blackpool only added a single point to their account in their last three games, where they lost 1-0 and 1-0 against Wigan and Derby respectively. At least they managed a 0-0 draw with Wycombe. Blackpool only pulled off two wins from a possible six in recent League One matches on home soil. Of the remaining four matches, they drew four and lost zero, as they scored eight and conceded three goals.

Cambridge U Form

Cambridge U won twice in their last three matches, but began by losing 4-0 against Reading, before beating Barnsley 0-2. Another win followed, this time by 3-1 against Wigan. Cambridge U won twice, while also recording zero draws, and four defeats in their last six away matches in the League One. The scoreline from these matches says 13 goals conceded and six scored.

Betting facts for Blackpool and Cambridge U

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Blackpool and Cambridge U. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.

In-form players: Blackpool vs Cambridge U

It is a great season for Jordan Rhodes, who currently has 15 league goals to his name during this season. Blackpool will rely on his services to gun down Cambridge U.

Betting markets: Blackpool vs Cambridge U

Full-time result

Blackpool won three of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Bloomfield Road. They drew five and lost two as well, while Cambridge U won three of their last 10 games away. They drew one and lost six. Blackpool are on a fine streak of 9 matches without defeat at home. Blackpool have not lost to Cambridge U in 4 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Surprisingly, Blackpool only scored the first goal of the match in two out of their last ten games. Cambridge U got the opening goal in four out of their last ten away games. Blackpool have failed to score in 3 consecutive games. Blackpool probably enjoy the prospect of scoring this coming Saturday, as Cambridge U managed only two clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. The former claimed four clean sheets in their last 10 matches. Blackpool have scored in 4 consecutive home meetings with Cambridge U.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out three times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Blackpool, who scored an average of 0.9 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of Cambridge U’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.1 goals in these matches. Blackpool’s last 5 matches had less than three goals.

Recommended tip: Blackpool vs Cambridge U

In conclusion, the upcoming game between Blackpool and Cambridge U seems like a decent betting opportunity. Considering the abovementioned stats and facts, we have come up with a betting suggestion for this League One match.

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