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
Key match information
Cambridge United played Colchester United in EFL League Two (England). The match was played on 17 February 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
Cambridge United: 4-0-1, 2.40 points/match. Colchester United: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Cambridge United scores 1.45 and concedes 0.81 goals per match. Colchester United scores 1.43 and concedes 1.07. League average: 2.58 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Cambridge United 48%, Colchester United 53%. Over 2.5: Cambridge United 39%, Colchester United 30%. League level: BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 48%.
xG, shots and style
Colchester United has higher xG: 1.39 vs 1.36. Cambridge United: 11.2 shots per match, Colchester United: 11.9.
Match halves
Cambridge United: half-time lead 42%, second-half goals 0.87. Colchester United: half-time lead 30%, second-half goals 0.60.
Goals by minute
Cambridge United: 31-45+ (11 goals). Colchester United: 0-15 (12 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League Two: 2.58 goals per match, BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 48%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 100%.
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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-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 | 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Cambridge United is 100% better for: last-5 form.
2.4 pts / match - Cambridge United · 1.2 pts / match - 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 conceded per match.
0.81 goals / match - Cambridge United · 1.07 goals / match - Colchester United
Cambridge United scores in 77% of matches (24 of 31 matches), while Colchester United keeps a clean sheet in 27% (8 of 30 matches).
Colchester United scores in 73% of matches (22 of 30 matches), while Cambridge United keeps a clean sheet in 39% (12 of 31 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 - Colchester United
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 18% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.61 pts / match - Cambridge United · 1.37 pts / match - Colchester United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cambridge United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 42% of matches and wins 55%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Colchester United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 30% of matches and wins 40%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.60 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 (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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Cambridge United
Colchester United
* 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 | Colchester United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 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
Previous meeting: Cambridge United 1 - 0 - 0 Colchester United. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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.