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
Key match information
Cambridge United play Walsall in EFL League Two (England). The match date is 1 January 2026 at 16:00. Final score: 2:0.
Current form
Cambridge United: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match. Walsall: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Cambridge United scores 1.43 and concedes 0.72 goals per match. Walsall scores 1.22 and concedes 1.22. League average: 2.57 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Cambridge United 46%, Walsall 52%. Over 2.5: Cambridge United 35%, Walsall 48%. League level: BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 48%.
xG, shots and style
Cambridge United has higher xG: 1.40 vs 1.32. Cambridge United: 11.6 shots per match, Walsall: 11.3.
Match halves
Cambridge United: half-time lead 39%, second-half goals 0.83. Walsall: half-time lead 35%, second-half goals 0.67.
Goals by minute
Cambridge United: 31-45+ (16 goals). Walsall: 61-75 (16 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League Two: 2.57 goals per match, BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 48%.
Head-to-head
1 H2H matches: 0-1-0. Average goals 0.00, BTTS 0%.
Match description
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.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Cambridge United | Walsall | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.39 | 0.32 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Cambridge United is 167% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / match - Cambridge United · 0.6 pts / match - 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.
Cambridge United is 17% better for: goals scored per match.
1.43 goals / match - Cambridge United · 1.22 goals / match - Walsall
Cambridge United is 69% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.72 goals / match - Cambridge United · 1.22 goals / match - Walsall
Cambridge United scores in 76% of matches (35 of 46 matches), while Walsall keeps a clean sheet in 24% (11 of 46 matches).
Walsall scores in 67% of matches (31 of 46 matches), while Cambridge United keeps a clean sheet in 43% (20 of 46 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Cambridge United
Over / Under — Walsall
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 16% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.61 pts / match - Cambridge United · 1.39 pts / match - Walsall
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cambridge United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 39% of matches and wins 48%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Walsall - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 35% of matches and wins 39%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 2.0 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 0% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -7 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (16 goli). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (16 goli). Concedes most in 61-75 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Cambridge United
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* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▼ 2.15 | 2.57 | ▼ 2.43 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 46% | 52% | • 52% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 35% | 48% | • 48% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 43% | 27% | ▼ 24% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 63% | 67% | ▲ 70% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 72% | 78% | ▼ 74% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Cambridge United 0 - 1 - 0 Walsall. Average goals 0.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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 1.43 goals per game on average and Walsall 1.22. The EFL League Two average is 2.57 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 46% 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 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Walsall 1-0-4 (0.60 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.