Cambridge United and Luton will meet in the upcoming round of the EFL Trophy on Tuesday, 7 October.
Will the hosts get the points backed by their fans or will Luton prove they're the better team? Find that out and more from our Cambridge Utd vs Luton prediction below, but don't forget to check our other EFL Trophy predictions as well.
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Cambridge Utd vs Luton prediction: Guests to get the win
Key Stats
- Luton have won their only EFL Trophy game so far, 4-1 against Burton.
- We saw both teams score in just one of the last six H2H meetings between these two teams.
- Both teams have scored in just one of the last three Cambridge United matches.
Correct score prediction: Cambridge Utd 0-2 Luton
While Cambridge Utd are arguably in better form lately than Luton, they also play in a league below them, so Luton are still the better team on paper.
In addition to this, Luton will likely push hard for a win here to boost their confidence and make a big step towards securing the next stage of the competition, which is why we expect the guests to win this match.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Luton favoured by the bookies
- HOME: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.30%
- DRAW: 27/10 (3.70) – 27.00%
- AWAY: 10/11 (1.91) – 52.40%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
We can see from these Cambridge Utd vs Luton odds that the guests are the expected winners, although the bookies aren't ruling out the hosts either.
In any case, if you liked our predictions for this game, remember to also check our betting tips for today.
Most recent H2Hs: Luton dominating this matchup
With four wins in the last five meetings with Cambridge United, Luton have clearly been the better team of the two recently. They also have the advantage when it comes to their overall H2H record: 15-15-6.
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England League 2 03/03/18
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Cambridge Utd preview: Looking for a good performance at home
This will be the first game for Cambridge United in the EFL Trophy since they were still involved in the EFL Cup last time around, when they were eliminated by Fulham. Meanwhile, the U's are currently seventh in the League Two standings and just three points behind third-placed Grimsby, which would earn them a direct promotion back to League One.
Predicted lineup: Eastwood (GK), Bennett, Jobe, Rossi, Bradshaw, Brophy, Smith, McLoughlin, Mayor, Lavery & Mpanzu
Last five matches
- Cambridge Utd 3-1 Crawley (League Two)
- Tranmere 0-0 Cambridge Utd (League Two)
- Fulham 1-0 Cambridge Utd (EFL Cup)
- Cambridge Utd 2-1 Fleetwood (League Two)
- Grimsby 1-1 Cambridge Utd (League Two)
Luton preview: Not in their best form
With three losses in their last five matches, Luton haven't been able to find their rhythm lately. Unfortunately for them, that's been the case for most of the season, which is why Luton are only 11th in League One at the moment, despite being one of the main candidates for promotion before the season started.
Predicted lineup: Shea (GK), Chigozie, Makosso, Naismith, Kodua, Nelson, Walsh, Richards, Bramall, Nordas & Yates
Last five matches
- Stevenage 2-0 Luton (League One)
- Blackpool 2-2 Luton (League One)
- Luton 1-0 Doncaster (League One)
- Lincoln 3-1 Luton (League One)
- Luton 2-3 Plymouth (League One)
Player to watch: Jerry Yates
While the experienced forward didn't do much this season in League One, scoring just once in seven appearances, he did score in Luton's only EFL Trophy game so far.
On top of that, his only goal in League One came from a penalty spot, which means that he could take responsibility against Cambridge United if the opportunity presents itself.