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Cambridge Utd - Peterborough
England League 1 - Abbey Stadium
* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.
Peterborough United take on relegation threatened Cambridge at the Abbey Stadium in a bid to continue their push for automatic promotion. The Cambridge vs Peterborough prediction gets ready to look at the match between two teams from different ends of the league table.
Cambridge vs Peterborough – Best Predictions & Free Betting Tips
Cambridge’s relegation woes remain even after the 1-1 draw with Bolton which has provided a three-game unbeaten streak for Mark Bonner and his team. Darren Ferguson has watched his Peterborough outfit move into the fifth position following the recent 3-1 success over Exeter City.
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Win for Peterborough
Peterborough have been the top dog in League One over the last six matches with the team only dropping two points during this period. Cambridge have not done too badly with the team managing eight points from the last six games. Peterborough had to work hard for a victory in the reverse fixture at form earlier in the campaign, but they come into this upcoming game with plenty of momentum. In the last six matches, Peterborough have been almost unstoppable. This Cambridge vs Peterborough prediction would opt for an away victory.
Total goals over 2.5
After having witnessed Peterborough demolish many opponents who have come along the way, Cambridge are likely to be cautious. However, Ferguson’s team have a lot of attacking potential and they also have the league’s top scorer in the form of Clarke-Harris. This match has a ton of potential to witness more than 2.5 goals, as per the Cambridge vs Peterborough betting tips.
Top H2H Stats, Recent Form, and Odds for Cambridge vs Peterborough Match
Here are the top stats for the game along with a tool to help you pick the best odds.
Head to Head
29/10/22
England League 1 League 1
Peterborough
Cambridge Utd
1
0
10/11/20
England EFL Trophy England
Cambridge Utd
Peterborough
1
1
12/11/19
England EFL Trophy England
Peterborough
Cambridge Utd
2
1
07/11/17
England EFL Trophy England
Cambridge Utd
Peterborough
0
2
01/08/15
Europe Friendlies Europe
Peterborough
Cambridge Utd
0
0
Last Five - Cambridge Utd
07/05/23
England League 1 League 1
Forest Green
Cambridge Utd
0
2
W
03/05/23
England League 1 League 1
Burton Albion
Cambridge Utd
1
0
L
29/04/23
England League 1 League 1
Accrington Stanley
Cambridge Utd
1
2
W
22/04/23
England League 1 League 1
Plymouth
Cambridge Utd
3
1
L
18/04/23
England League 1 League 1
Wycombe
Cambridge Utd
2
1
L
Last Five - Peterborough
18/05/23
England League 1 League 1
Sheff Wed
Peterborough
5
1
L
12/05/23
England League 1 League 1
Sheff Wed
Peterborough
0
4
W
07/05/23
England League 1 League 1
Barnsley
Peterborough
0
2
W
29/04/23
England League 1 League 1
Bristol Rovers
Peterborough
0
0
D
22/04/23
England League 1 League 1
Ipswich
Peterborough
3
0
L
These may be some of the best stats regarding the upcoming match between Cambridge and Peterborough. Now, let us take a look at the odds and probabilities for the game.
Cambridge odds: 53/20 (3.65) – 27.4%
Draw odds: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
Peterborough odds: 101/100 (2.01) – 49.8%
Cambridge are a longshot to get a victory from the game. They are likely to struggle against a Peterborough outfit who have enjoyed the best form in the league over the last six matches. Therefore, the Cambridge vs Peterborough odds are very attractive for a Peterborough win, which is priced at 101/100 (2.01) – 49.8%. Peterborough have averaged close to 3 goals per game and one can go with over 2.5 goals in this match at 21/20 (2.05) – 48.8%.
Cambridge vs Peterborough: Team News, Line-Ups, & Form Analysis
Cambridge:
Cambridge are still struggling on the bottom four places despite registering seven points from the last six games. The club are now three points away from safety and manager Mark Bonner is likely to feel quite confident about his team’s chances coming into the match. Adam May remains the only long-term injury concern for the team ahead of the Cambridge vs Peterborough lineups.
Predicted Line-Up:
Mitov, Morrison, Bennett, Jones, Seddon, Bennett, Digby, McGrandles, Brophy, Knibbs, Smith
Peterborough:
Peterborough boss Darren Ferguson has his sights on the automatic promotion spots with Ipswich 12 points away. It is certainly a longshot to expect Ipswich or Plymouth to go through a disastrous form, but Peterborough are rapidly building momentum ahead of the play-offs. Ferguson has won four out of his five games against Cambridge.
Predicted Line-Up:
Norris, Thompson, Kent, Edwards, Norburn, Ward, Ogbeta, Taylor, Poku, Clarke-Harris, Mason-Clark
Player to Watch: Jonson Clarke-Harris
Clarke-Harris continues to remain as the leading scorer in the League One and he has taken his tally to 24 goals in the 41 league appearances this season. This includes goals in back-to-back games against Shrewsbury and Exeter. The 28-year-old has been able to hit one of his best performances in the last four matches during his 70-minute spell against Exeter.
Starting Line-Ups:
Starting lineups are usually released 60 minutes before kick-off.
EFL English League One Complete Table
# | Team | P | W | D | L | +/- | Points |
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1 | Plymouth | 46 | 31 | 8 | 7 | 35 | 101 |
2 | Ipswich | 46 | 28 | 14 | 4 | 66 | 98 |
3 | Sheff Wed | 46 | 28 | 12 | 6 | 44 | 96 |
4 | Barnsley | 46 | 26 | 8 | 12 | 33 | 86 |
5 | Bolton | 46 | 23 | 12 | 11 | 26 | 81 |
6 | Peterborough | 46 | 24 | 5 | 17 | 21 | 77 |
7 | Derby | 46 | 21 | 13 | 12 | 21 | 76 |
8 | Portsmouth | 46 | 17 | 19 | 10 | 11 | 70 |
9 | Wycombe | 46 | 20 | 9 | 17 | 8 | 69 |
10 | Charlton | 46 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 4 | 62 |
11 | Lincoln City | 46 | 14 | 20 | 12 | 0 | 62 |
12 | Shrewsbury | 46 | 17 | 8 | 21 | -9 | 59 |
13 | Fleetwood Town | 46 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 2 | 58 |
14 | Exeter | 46 | 15 | 11 | 20 | -4 | 56 |
15 | Burton Albion | 46 | 15 | 11 | 20 | -22 | 56 |
16 | Cheltenham | 46 | 14 | 12 | 20 | -16 | 54 |
17 | Bristol Rovers | 46 | 14 | 11 | 21 | -15 | 53 |
18 | Port Vale | 46 | 13 | 10 | 23 | -23 | 49 |
19 | Oxford Utd | 46 | 11 | 14 | 21 | -7 | 47 |
20 | Cambridge Utd | 46 | 13 | 7 | 26 | -27 | 46 |
21 | Milton Keynes Dons | 46 | 11 | 12 | 23 | -22 | 45 |
22 | Morecambe | 46 | 10 | 14 | 22 | -31 | 44 |
23 | Accrington Stanley | 46 | 11 | 11 | 24 | -37 | 44 |
24 | Forest Green | 46 | 6 | 9 | 31 | -58 | 27 |
Questions about Cambridge vs Peterborough
Where is the match scheduled? Abbey Stadium
When does this match start? 15th April 2023 at 12:30 GMT
Which team is the favourite to win? Peterborough