League Two: Cambridge U vs Walsall – Betting preview

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

Walsall go up against Cambridge U on Thursday for a League Two meeting at Abbey Stadium.

While Walsall are now third in the League Two table after collecting 43 points in 23 rounds, Cambridge U trail them on 38 points. This leaves them as number 8 in the table after 23 rounds played.

Team form: Cambridge U vs Walsall

Cambridge U Form

In their last three matches, Cambridge U won 2-0 against Accrington, before recording a draw in a 1-1 match against Gillingham. They were back on top last time out, defeating Chesterfield 0-1. Cambridge U managed a strong return of four wins from their previous six matches on home soil in the League Two, where they also drew twice and lost none. They scored ten goals and conceded four times.

Walsall Form

Walsall recorded a diverse set of results in their last three matches. They began with a 0-0 draw with Notts Co.. A 1-0 win against Crewe followed, before a 1-2 defeat against Oldham in their most recent match. Walsall won three of a possible six away matches in the League Two, as well as playing two draws and suffering one defeat. They scored eight while also conceding four times.

Betting facts for Cambridge U and Walsall

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 Walsall played across all tournaments.

Players on top: Cambridge U vs Walsall

Sullay Kaikai is the most prolific League Two marksman for the home team, scoring twice recently. Walsall look to Daniel Kanu, hoping he can add to his current total of four League Two goals in his latest games.

Popular markets: Cambridge U vs Walsall

Full-time result

Cambridge U won eight of their last 10 matches on home soil, while drawing two in a run that saw them avoid defeat in front of their home supporters. Walsall won seven of their last 10 away games across all tournaments, whilst also drawing two and losing one. Cambridge U have gone through an impressive 9 games now without losing even once. Walsall did not lose any of their last 7 matches at home. Cambridge U have beaten Walsall in 3 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Cambridge U scored first in six of their last ten home games. Walsall got the opening goal in five out of their last ten away games. Walsall have kept their opponents from scoring five times in their previous 10 matches. Meanwhile, Cambridge U have been able to keep a clean sheet in five of their last 10 games. Cambridge U have scored in 4 consecutive league meetings with Walsall.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in two of Cambridge U’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.2 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in three of the last ten outings for Walsall, who managed to score 1.3 times in those matches.