League One: Cambridge U vs Northampton – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the League One round 37 match between Cambridge U and Northampton and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Mid-placed Northampton visit Cambridge U, who are currently struggling to put some distance between themselves and the relegation-zone. This is a round 37 match taking place at Abbey Stadium this coming Saturday.

Form: Cambridge U vs Northampton

Cambridge U Form

Cambridge U have had to endure a tough spell in their last three matches, from which they have nothing to show. They were beaten 0-1 by Peterborough, before Stevenage ran out 1-0 winners. A third defeat on the trot followed against Bolton, who came out 2-0 winners. Cambridge U claimed just a single measly home win from a possible six in the League One, which also saw them drawing one and losing four matches, in which they scored three and conceded seven goals.

Northampton Form

Northampton managed to gain four points from their previous three matches, which started with a 0-2 win against Burton. A 1-1 draw with Charlton followed, before they lost against Peterborough by 5-1. Northampton won twice, while also recording one draw, and three defeats in their last six away matches in the League One. The scoreline from these matches says 17 goals conceded and 12 scored.

Betting stats for Cambridge U and Northampton

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 Cambridge U and Northampton played across all tournaments.

Players in form: Cambridge U vs Northampton

Having scored just once lately in the League One, Ryan Bennett will be eager to hit the target again, and the upcoming game presents an opportunity to step up. Northampton hope Marc Leonard can inflict some damage on their upcoming opponents by adding to his tally of three League One goals in his last six League One games.

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Full-time result

Cambridge U claimed a modest four wins from their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. They split the points with the visiting team in one of the games, whilst losing five. Northampton won four of their last 10 games away, drew two and lost four of the games in this run. Cambridge U lost their previous 4 matches. Northampton were on the scoreboard at least once in their previous 8 matches.

Both teams to score

Surprisingly, Cambridge U only scored the first goal of the match in three out of their last ten games. Northampton scored the opening goal in five of a possible ten games. Cambridge U have failed to score in 3 consecutive games. Cambridge U managed the first goal of the game in only three of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Northampton were first on target in five of their last 10 outings. Northampton have scored in 3 consecutive league meetings with Cambridge U.

Total goals

Cambridge U saw over 2.5 goals in four of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 0.8 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of the last ten games for Northampton, who scored 1.7 times on average in these matches. Northampton scored at least once in their previous 8 matches on the bounce.

Betting prediction: Cambridge U vs Northampton

To summarize, the upcoming League One clash seems to be a good opportunity to place some bets. Taking into account the stats and facts for Cambridge U vs Northampton mentioned in this article, we are offering a free betting tip below.

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