Cambridge United vs Colchester United: match statistics
Cambridge United presents impressive home form with 73% wins and just 7% losses at their own stadium. The hosts sit in 2nd place in the table and have won 4 of their last 5 matches, scoring 11 goals and conceding only 3. Colchester United has significantly weaker away form (33% wins, 33% losses) and has earned only 1.2 points per match in the last 5 games. Cambridge dominates in key statistics: higher average xG (1.52 vs 1.2), better shot efficiency (14% vs 13%), and a significantly better goal difference at home (+16 vs +2 Colchester away). The hosts' advantage in possession (52% vs 48%) and low percentage of matches without scoring (13% vs 27%) further support the prediction of a Cambridge United win.
Cambridge United vs Colchester United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Cambridge United played against Colchester United in EFL League Two (England). The game was played on February 17, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Cambridge United has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.40 points per game. Colchester United has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Cambridge United scores 1.45 goals per game and allows 0.81. Colchester United scores 1.43 and allows 1.07. Games in this league average 2.58 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 48% of Cambridge United's games and 53% of Colchester United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 39% and 30%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Colchester United has the higher season xG average, 1.39 to 1.36 per game. Cambridge United takes 11.2 shots per game, while Colchester United takes 11.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Cambridge United leads at halftime in 42% of its games and scores 0.87 goals per game after halftime. Colchester United leads at halftime in 30% and scores 0.60 after halftime.
When the teams score
Cambridge United's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (11 goals). For Colchester United, it is minutes 0-15 (12 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.58 goals. Both teams score in 54% of games, and 48% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Cambridge United presents impressive home form with 73% wins and just 7% losses at their own stadium. The hosts sit in 2nd place in the table and have won 4 of their last 5 matches, scoring 11 goals and conceding only 3. Colchester United has significantly weaker away form (33% wins, 33% losses) and has earned only 1.2 points per match in the last 5 games. Cambridge dominates in key statistics: higher average xG (1.52 vs 1.2), better shot efficiency (14% vs 13%), and a significantly better goal difference at home (+16 vs +2 Colchester away). The hosts' advantage in possession (52% vs 48%) and low percentage of matches without scoring (13% vs 27%) further support the prediction of a Cambridge United win.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Cambridge United | Colchester United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.40 | 0.35 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Cambridge United is 100% better for: last-5 form.
2.4 pts / game - Cambridge United · 1.2 pts / game - Colchester United
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Cambridge United is 32% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.81 goals / game - Cambridge United · 1.07 goals / game - Colchester United
Cambridge United scores in 77% of games (24 of 31 meczów), while Colchester United keeps a clean sheet in 27% (8 of 30 meczów).
Colchester United scores in 73% of games (22 of 30 meczów), while Cambridge United keeps a clean sheet in 39% (12 of 31 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Cambridge United
Over / Under - Colchester United
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Cambridge United is 18% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.61 pts / game - Cambridge United · 1.37 pts / game - Colchester United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cambridge United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 42% of games and wins 55%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Colchester United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 100% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +8 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 100% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -3 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (11 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (12 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Cambridge United
Colchester United
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League Two).
Teams vs league
| Cambridge United | Liga | Colchester United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.26 | 2.58 | • 2.50 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 48% | 54% | • 53% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 39% | 48% | ▼ 30% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 39% | 26% | • 27% |
| Goal before half-time | • 68% | 68% | ▲ 70% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 71% | 76% | ▼ 67% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Cambridge United's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Colchester United. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Cambridge United vs Colchester United?
The EFL League Two match finished Cambridge United 1:1 Colchester United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Cambridge United vs Colchester United?
Cambridge United score 1.45 goals per game on average and Colchester United 1.43. The EFL League Two average is 2.58 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 48% of Cambridge United's matches and 53% of Colchester United's.
What form are Cambridge United and Colchester United in?
Over the last 5 games Cambridge United have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and Colchester United 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Cambridge United vs Colchester United?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Cambridge United vs Colchester United: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.