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Ace Football previews the League Two round 10 match between Tranmere and Cambridge U and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Mid-placed Cambridge U visit Tranmere, who are currently struggling to put some distance between themselves and the relegation-zone. This is a round 10 match taking place at Prenton Park on Saturday.

Placed 17th in the table Tranmere have amassed nine points after eight matches. On 14 points, Cambridge U rank nineth with eight matches played this season.

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Team form: Tranmere vs Cambridge U

Tranmere Form

In their last three matches, Tranmere lost 3-1 against Salford City, drew 1-1 with Newport, before losing to Walsall by 4-2. Tranmere claimed a modest two wins in their past six home matches in the League Two. They also drew two and lost two, scored nine goals and conceded seven.

Cambridge U Form

Cambridge U have a win and a draw to show from their last three matches. They first finished even in a 1-1 draw with Grimsby, before they won a game against Fleetwood with a 2-1 scoreline. Unfortunately for them, this was followed by a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Fulham. Cambridge U won twice, while also recording one draw, and three defeats in their last six away matches in the League Two. The scoreline from these matches says 13 goals conceded and 13 scored.

Betting stats and facts for Tranmere and Cambridge U

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

  • In 10 of the last 12 Tranmere home matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 5 of the last 7 Tranmere home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • Tranmere have lost 3 of the last 4 matches and the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 3 of the last 4 Tranmere matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 3 of the last 4 Tranmere matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 13 of the last 15 Cambridge U matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 12 of the last 14 Cambridge U away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 7 of the last 8 Cambridge U matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In the last 3 Cambridge U matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 4 of the last 5 Cambridge U away matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was over 2.5

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Full-time result

Tranmere won four of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Prenton Park. They drew four and lost two as well, while Cambridge U won four of their last 10 games away. They drew two and lost four. Tranmere have not lost to Cambridge U in 6 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Tranmere scored first in seven of their last ten home games. Cambridge U scored the opening goal in five of a possible ten games. Both teams have scored in last 4 consecutive Tranmere games Cambridge U managed two wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches. Tranmere have scored in 4 consecutive home meetings with Cambridge U.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out five times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Tranmere, who scored an average of 1.6 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals came up in three of Cambridge U’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.3 goals in these matches. Tranmere scored at least once in their previous 10 matches.