Walsall vs Cambridge United: match statistics
Cambridge United presents a distinctly better form and league position (3rd place) compared to Walsall (10th place). The visitors are unbeaten in their last 5 matches (2 wins, 3 draws) with a 10:3 goal ratio, while the hosts have won only 2 of their last 5 fixtures, conceding 5 goals in the process. Cambridge United boasts a superior away record (39% win rate, 39% clean sheets) than Walsall does at home (39% win rate, but a 44% defeat rate). The difference in average goals conceded is significant - Walsall concedes 1.17 goals per home match, whereas Cambridge allows only 0.89 on the road. Additionally, the visitors maintain a higher average ball possession (51% vs 41%) and a better shot conversion rate (12% vs 9%), which, coupled with a positive away goal difference (+6), gives them the upper hand in this clash.
Walsall vs Cambridge United: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Walsall played Cambridge United in EFL League Two (England). The match was played on 17 March 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Current form
Walsall: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match. Cambridge United: 2-3-0, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Walsall scores 1.24 and concedes 1.08 goals per match. Cambridge United scores 1.53 and concedes 0.78. League average: 2.56 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Walsall 49%, Cambridge United 50%. Over 2.5: Walsall 43%, Cambridge United 36%. League level: BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 47%.
xG, shots and style
Cambridge United has higher xG: 1.39 vs 1.28. Walsall: 10.8 shots per match, Cambridge United: 11.5.
Match halves
Walsall: half-time lead 38%, second-half goals 0.65. Cambridge United: half-time lead 39%, second-half goals 0.94.
Goals by minute
Walsall: 31-45+ (11 goals). Cambridge United: 76-90+ (13 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League Two: 2.56 goals per match, BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 47%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 2.00, 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 a distinctly better form and league position (3rd place) compared to Walsall (10th place). The visitors are unbeaten in their last 5 matches (2 wins, 3 draws) with a 10:3 goal ratio, while the hosts have won only 2 of their last 5 fixtures, conceding 5 goals in the process. Cambridge United boasts a superior away record (39% win rate, 39% clean sheets) than Walsall does at home (39% win rate, but a 44% defeat rate). The difference in average goals conceded is significant - Walsall concedes 1.17 goals per home match, whereas Cambridge allows only 0.89 on the road. Additionally, the visitors maintain a higher average ball possession (51% vs 41%) and a better shot conversion rate (12% vs 9%), which, coupled with a positive away goal difference (+6), gives them the upper hand in this clash.
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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
| Walsall | Cambridge United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.42 |
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 50% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Walsall · 1.8 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 23% better for: goals scored per match.
1.24 goals / match - Walsall · 1.53 goals / match - Cambridge United
Cambridge United is 38% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.08 goals / match - Walsall · 0.78 goals / match - Cambridge United
Walsall scores in 68% of matches (25 of 37 matches), while Cambridge United keeps a clean sheet in 39% (14 of 36 matches).
Cambridge United scores in 81% of matches (29 of 36 matches), while Walsall keeps a clean sheet in 27% (10 of 37 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 - Walsall
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 7% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.46 pts / match - Walsall · 1.56 pts / match - Cambridge United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Walsall - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 38% of matches and wins 43%. 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 39% of matches and wins 53%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +6 |
* 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 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (13 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +9 - 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
Walsall
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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
| Walsall | Liga | Cambridge United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.32 | 2.56 | ▼ 2.31 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 49% | 53% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 43% | 47% | ▼ 36% |
| Clean sheets | • 27% | 27% | ▲ 39% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 73% | 68% | • 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 70% | 77% | ▼ 72% |
^ 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: Walsall 0 - 0 - 1 Cambridge United. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Walsall vs Cambridge United?
The EFL League Two match finished Walsall 0:0 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 Walsall vs Cambridge United?
Walsall score 1.24 goals per game on average and Cambridge United 1.53. The EFL League Two average is 2.56 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 49% of Walsall's matches and 50% of Cambridge United's.
What form are Walsall and Cambridge United in?
Over the last 5 games Walsall have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Cambridge United 2-3-0 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Walsall vs Cambridge United?
The statistical background for Walsall vs Cambridge United — 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.