Cambridge United vs Tranmere Rovers: match statistics
Cambridge United presents solid home form with 67% of matches won at home and an impressive goal difference of +11 at their own stadium. The hosts demonstrate offensive efficiency (1.5 goals on average per home match) while simultaneously maintaining defensive stability (0.58 goals conceded on average). Tranmere Rovers, despite a decent attack xG coefficient, concedes an average of 1.58 goals away and achieves only 1.2 points per match in the last five meetings. The visitors' recent away form (dwlldwdlwwlw) indicates instability, while Cambridge has a streak of four wins in the last five home matches. Possession statistics (51% for the hosts vs 48% for the visitors) and Cambridge's higher home xG (1.51 vs 1.34) further speak for a home victory, although Tranmere's experience in scoring away (1.92 average) could make this a close encounter.
Cambridge United vs Tranmere Rovers: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Cambridge United played Tranmere Rovers in EFL League Two (England). The match was played on 24 January 2026. Final score: 4:2.
Current form
Cambridge United: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match. Tranmere Rovers: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Cambridge United scores 1.20 and concedes 0.80 goals per match. Tranmere Rovers scores 1.54 and concedes 1.62. League average: 2.62 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Cambridge United 48%, Tranmere Rovers 69%. Over 2.5: Cambridge United 28%, Tranmere Rovers 58%. League level: BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 47%.
xG, shots and style
Tranmere Rovers has higher xG: 1.43 vs 1.31. Cambridge United: 10.9 shots per match, Tranmere Rovers: 13.1.
Match halves
Cambridge United: half-time lead 48%, second-half goals 0.60. Tranmere Rovers: half-time lead 35%, second-half goals 0.96.
Goals by minute
Cambridge United: 31-45+ (9 goals). Tranmere Rovers: 76-90+ (12 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League Two: 2.62 goals per match, BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 47%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 0.00, BTTS 0%.
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 solid home form with 67% of matches won at home and an impressive goal difference of +11 at their own stadium. The hosts demonstrate offensive efficiency (1.5 goals on average per home match) while simultaneously maintaining defensive stability (0.58 goals conceded on average). Tranmere Rovers, despite a decent attack xG coefficient, concedes an average of 1.58 goals away and achieves only 1.2 points per match in the last five meetings. The visitors' recent away form (dwlldwdlwwlw) indicates instability, while Cambridge has a streak of four wins in the last five home matches. Possession statistics (51% for the hosts vs 48% for the visitors) and Cambridge's higher home xG (1.51 vs 1.34) further speak for a home victory, although Tranmere's experience in scoring away (1.92 average) could make this a close encounter.
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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 | Tranmere Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 29% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.40 |
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 117% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / match - Cambridge United · 1.2 pts / match - Tranmere Rovers
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.
Tranmere Rovers is 28% better for: goals scored per match.
1.2 goals / match - Cambridge United · 1.54 goals / match - Tranmere Rovers
Cambridge United is 102% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.8 goals / match - Cambridge United · 1.62 goals / match - Tranmere Rovers
Cambridge United scores in 72% of matches (18 of 25 matches), while Tranmere Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 23% (6 of 26 matches).
Tranmere Rovers scores in 88% of matches (23 of 26 matches), while Cambridge United keeps a clean sheet in 36% (9 of 25 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 - Tranmere Rovers
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 30% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.76 pts / match - Cambridge United · 1.35 pts / match - Tranmere Rovers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cambridge United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 48% of matches and wins 48%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Tranmere Rovers - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 35% of matches and wins 31%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 3.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 0% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +5 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -5 | +2 |
* 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 (9 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Cambridge United
Tranmere Rovers
* 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 | Tranmere Rovers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.00 | 2.62 | ▲ 3.15 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 48% | 55% | ▲ 69% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 28% | 47% | ▲ 58% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 36% | 25% | ▼ 23% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 68% | 70% | ▲ 73% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 68% | 76% | ▲ 88% |
^ 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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Cambridge United 0 - 1 - 0 Tranmere Rovers. Average goals 0.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Cambridge United vs Tranmere Rovers?
The EFL League Two match finished Cambridge United 4:2 Tranmere Rovers. 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 Tranmere Rovers?
Cambridge United score 1.20 goals per game on average and Tranmere Rovers 1.54. 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 69% of Tranmere Rovers's.
What form are Cambridge United and Tranmere Rovers in?
Over the last 5 games Cambridge United have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and Tranmere Rovers 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Cambridge United vs Tranmere Rovers?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.