Cambridge United vs Walsall: match statistics
Cambridge United display solid home form, winning 64% of their matches on home turf with only a 9% loss rate, making them a formidable opponent at their own ground. While Walsall sit 2nd in the table and boast a superior overall record, their away form is slightly less consistent (55% away win rate). Recent form over the last 5 matches indicates a balanced disposition – Cambridge with 2 wins and 3 draws, compared to Walsall’s 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 defeat. A key differentiator is Cambridge’s advantage in possession (50% vs 36%) and superior home xG (1.56 vs Walsall's 1.16 away), suggesting greater control of proceedings by the hosts. Considering both sides' solid defensive records (36% clean sheets) and comparable attacking output (averaging approximately 2 goals per game), I anticipate a tight, tactical affair with a slight edge for the home side, though a draw appears the most probable outcome.
Cambridge United vs Walsall: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Cambridge United played against Walsall in EFL League Two (England). The game was played on January 1, 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Cambridge United has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Walsall has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Cambridge United scores 1.13 goals per game and allows 0.83. Walsall scores 1.39 and allows 0.91. Games in this league average 2.62 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 48% of Cambridge United's games and 52% of Walsall's. The Over 2.5 rates are 26% and 39%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Walsall has the higher season xG average, 1.32 to 1.31 per game. Cambridge United takes 11.0 shots per game, while Walsall takes 10.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Cambridge United leads at halftime in 43% of its games and scores 0.57 goals per game after halftime. Walsall leads at halftime in 43% and scores 0.74 after halftime.
When the teams score
Cambridge United's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (7 goals). For Walsall, it is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.62 goals. Both teams score in 55% of games, and 47% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
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 display solid home form, winning 64% of their matches on home turf with only a 9% loss rate, making them a formidable opponent at their own ground. While Walsall sit 2nd in the table and boast a superior overall record, their away form is slightly less consistent (55% away win rate). Recent form over the last 5 matches indicates a balanced disposition – Cambridge with 2 wins and 3 draws, compared to Walsall’s 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 defeat. A key differentiator is Cambridge’s advantage in possession (50% vs 36%) and superior home xG (1.56 vs Walsall's 1.16 away), suggesting greater control of proceedings by the hosts. Considering both sides' solid defensive records (36% clean sheets) and comparable attacking output (averaging approximately 2 goals per game), I anticipate a tight, tactical affair with a slight edge for the home side, though a draw appears the most probable outcome.
View the statistical overviewStats by half
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 | Walsall | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| 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 13% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Cambridge United · 1.6 pts / game - Walsall
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.
Walsall is 23% better for: goals scored per game.
1.13 goals / game - Cambridge United · 1.39 goals / game - Walsall
Cambridge United is 10% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.83 goals / game - Cambridge United · 0.91 goals / game - Walsall
Cambridge United scores in 70% of games (16 of 23 meczów), while Walsall keeps a clean sheet in 30% (7 of 23 meczów).
Walsall scores in 78% of games (18 of 23 meczów), while Cambridge United keeps a clean sheet in 35% (8 of 23 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 - Walsall
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cambridge United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 43% of games and wins 43%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Walsall - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 43% of games and wins 57%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -1 |
* 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 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - 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
Walsall
* 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 | Walsall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.96 | 2.62 | ▼ 2.30 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 48% | 55% | ▼ 52% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 26% | 47% | ▼ 39% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 35% | 25% | ▲ 30% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 65% | 71% | ▲ 74% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 65% | 75% | ▼ 65% |
^ 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.
FAQ
What was the result of Cambridge United vs Walsall?
The EFL League Two match finished Cambridge United 2:0 Walsall. 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 Walsall?
Cambridge United score 1.13 goals per game on average and Walsall 1.39. The EFL League Two average is 2.62 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 48% of Cambridge United's matches and 52% of Walsall's.
What form are Cambridge United and Walsall in?
Over the last 5 games Cambridge United have a 2-3-0 record (1.80 points per game) and Walsall 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Cambridge United vs Walsall?
The statistical background for Cambridge United vs Walsall — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.