Oldham Athletic vs Cambridge United: match statistics
Cambridge United are in 3rd place in the table and are in clearly better form with 4 wins in their last 5 matches and 2.4 points per game, while Oldham Athletic in 16th position earn only 1.6 points. The hosts struggle with efficiency – just 8% shot conversion and 1.15 goals per game at home, which puts them in a worse position than the visitors, who despite poorer away statistics (0.92 goals per game) show better efficiency (10% conversion). Oldham have the advantage in possession (51% vs 49%) and a higher xG at home (1.63 vs 1.12 for the visitors away), however, Cambridge's form (WLWWW run) and their table position speak in favor of their victory. A draw is also realistic due to Oldham's high percentage of draws at home (46%) and Cambridge away (38%), but the visitors' class advantage and form give them the best chance of taking all three points.
Oldham Athletic vs Cambridge United: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Oldham Athletic played Cambridge United in EFL League Two (England). The match was played on 31 January 2026. Final score: 0:3.
Current form
Oldham Athletic: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match. Cambridge United: 5-0-0, 3.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Oldham Athletic scores 1.08 and concedes 0.88 goals per match. Cambridge United scores 1.30 and concedes 0.81. League average: 2.61 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Oldham Athletic 46%, Cambridge United 48%. Over 2.5: Oldham Athletic 38%, Cambridge United 30%. League level: BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 48%.
xG, shots and style
Oldham Athletic has higher xG: 1.58 vs 1.34. Oldham Athletic: 14.2 shots per match, Cambridge United: 11.0.
Match halves
Oldham Athletic: half-time lead 15%, second-half goals 0.69. Cambridge United: half-time lead 44%, second-half goals 0.74.
Goals by minute
Oldham Athletic: 46-60 (7 goals). Cambridge United: 31-45+ (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League Two: 2.61 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 1.00, 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 are in 3rd place in the table and are in clearly better form with 4 wins in their last 5 matches and 2.4 points per game, while Oldham Athletic in 16th position earn only 1.6 points. The hosts struggle with efficiency – just 8% shot conversion and 1.15 goals per game at home, which puts them in a worse position than the visitors, who despite poorer away statistics (0.92 goals per game) show better efficiency (10% conversion). Oldham have the advantage in possession (51% vs 49%) and a higher xG at home (1.63 vs 1.12 for the visitors away), however, Cambridge's form (WLWWW run) and their table position speak in favor of their victory. A draw is also realistic due to Oldham's high percentage of draws at home (46%) and Cambridge away (38%), but the visitors' class advantage and form give them the best chance of taking all three points.
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
| Oldham Athletic | Cambridge United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.24 | 0.37 |
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 88% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / match - Oldham Athletic · 3 pts / match - Cambridge 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 20% better for: goals scored per match.
1.08 goals / match - Oldham Athletic · 1.3 goals / match - Cambridge United
Cambridge United is 9% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.88 goals / match - Oldham Athletic · 0.81 goals / match - Cambridge United
Oldham Athletic scores in 65% of matches (17 of 26 matches), while Cambridge United keeps a clean sheet in 37% (10 of 27 matches).
Cambridge United scores in 74% of matches (20 of 27 matches), while Oldham Athletic keeps a clean sheet in 38% (10 of 26 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 - Oldham Athletic
Over / Under - Cambridge 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 74% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.96 pts / match - Oldham Athletic · 1.67 pts / match - Cambridge United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Oldham Athletic - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 15% of matches and wins 31%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Cambridge United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 44% of matches and wins 52%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 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 | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +5 |
* 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 46-60 (7 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (9 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - 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
Oldham Athletic
Cambridge 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
| Oldham Athletic | Liga | Cambridge United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 1.96 | 2.61 | ▼ 2.11 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 46% | 54% | ▼ 48% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 38% | 48% | ▼ 30% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 38% | 26% | ▲ 37% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 65% | 69% | ▼ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 50% | 77% | ▼ 70% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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: Oldham Athletic 1 - 0 - 0 Cambridge United. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Oldham Athletic vs Cambridge United?
The EFL League Two match finished Oldham Athletic 0:3 Cambridge United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Oldham Athletic vs Cambridge United?
Oldham Athletic score 1.08 goals per game on average and Cambridge United 1.30. The EFL League Two average is 2.61 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 46% of Oldham Athletic's matches and 48% of Cambridge United's.
What form are Oldham Athletic and Cambridge United in?
Over the last 5 games Oldham Athletic have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Cambridge United 5-0-0 (3.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Oldham Athletic vs Cambridge United?
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.