Cambridge United vs Plymouth Argyle: match statistics
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Cambridge United vs Plymouth Argyle: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Cambridge United plays Plymouth Argyle in EFL League One (England). The game is scheduled for October 24, 2026. Venue: Abbey Stadium.
Recent form
Cambridge United has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Plymouth Argyle has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Cambridge United scores 1.64 goals per game and allows 1.27. Plymouth Argyle scores 1.50 and allows 1.42. Games in this league average 2.84 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 91% of Cambridge United's games and 42% of Plymouth Argyle's. The Over 2.5 rates are 64% and 50%, compared with league averages of 57% for BTTS and 54% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Plymouth Argyle has the higher season xG average, 1.58 to 1.57 per game. Cambridge United takes 13.4 shots per game, while Plymouth Argyle takes 14.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Cambridge United leads at halftime in 9% of its games and scores 1.36 goals per game after halftime. Plymouth Argyle leads at halftime in 33% and scores 0.92 after halftime.
When the teams score
Cambridge United's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). For Plymouth Argyle, it is minutes 46-60 (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.84 goals. Both teams score in 57% of games, and 54% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Before kickoff
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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 | Plymouth Argyle | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.33 |
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 50% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Cambridge United · 1.2 pts / game - Plymouth Argyle
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 9% better for: goals scored per game.
1.64 goals / game - Cambridge United · 1.5 goals / game - Plymouth Argyle
Cambridge United is 12% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.27 goals / game - Cambridge United · 1.42 goals / game - Plymouth Argyle
Cambridge United scores in 100% of games (11 of 11 games), while Plymouth Argyle keeps a clean sheet in 25% (3 of 12 games).
Plymouth Argyle scores in 67% of games (8 of 12 games), while Cambridge United keeps a clean sheet in 9% (1 of 11 games).
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 - Plymouth Argyle
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.
Plymouth Argyle is 82% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.73 pts / game - Cambridge United · 1.33 pts / game - Plymouth Argyle
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cambridge United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 9% of games and wins 45%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Plymouth Argyle - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.20 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 80% |
| No goal | 100% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -4 | +6 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -3 | 0 |
* 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 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (6 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* 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
Plymouth Argyle
* 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 One).
Teams vs league
| Cambridge United | Liga | Plymouth Argyle | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.91 | 2.84 | • 2.92 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 91% | 57% | ▼ 42% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 64% | 54% | ▼ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 9% | 26% | • 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 64% | 67% | ▲ 83% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 84% | ▲ 92% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
When do Cambridge United and Plymouth Argyle play?
Cambridge United face Plymouth Argyle on October 24, 2026 in EFL League One at Abbey Stadium. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before Cambridge United vs Plymouth Argyle?
Cambridge United score 1.64 goals per game on average and Plymouth Argyle 1.50. The EFL League One average is 2.84 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 91% of Cambridge United's matches and 42% of Plymouth Argyle's.
What form are Cambridge United and Plymouth Argyle in?
Over the last 5 games Cambridge United have a 2-3-0 record (1.80 points per game) and Plymouth Argyle 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Cambridge United vs Plymouth Argyle?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Cambridge United vs Plymouth Argyle: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.