Cambridge United v Cheltenham prediction

League Two · Sat, 14 Mar 2020 00:00 GMT · Abbey Stadium

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The match

Cambridge United host Cheltenham in League Two on Saturday 14 March (kick-off 00:00 UK).

The key numbers

Cheltenham have conceded 27 goals, the fewest of the 24 clubs (2019/20 so far).

Form and the table

Eight of Cambridge United’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (53%). Both teams scored in six of Cambridge United’s last 15 results in all competitions (40%). At home, Cambridge United have three wins, no draws and four defeats in their last 7 home matches in all competitions — 1.29 points per game, scoring 1.14 and conceding 2.14. Cambridge United have scored 40 goals, the seventh-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs (2019/20 so far). Cambridge United have conceded 48 goals, the 10th-most of the 24 clubs.

Five of Cheltenham’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (33%). Both teams scored in seven of Cheltenham’s last 15 results in all competitions (47%). Away from home, Cheltenham have two wins, three draws and two defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 1.29 points per game, scoring 0.86 and conceding 0.71. Cheltenham have scored 52 goals, the sixth-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2019/20 so far).

Cambridge United are winless in their last three matches in all competitions. Cheltenham are unbeaten in their last six matches in all competitions. Cambridge United (16th) and Cheltenham (fourth) are 19 points apart, 2019/20 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Cambridge United the stronger side, 157 rating points above Cheltenham (Cambridge United 1591, Cheltenham 1434, after at least 221 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

Cheltenham are unbeaten in the last three meetings with Cambridge United. The most recent meeting, on 14 December 2019, finished Cheltenham 1–1 Cambridge United.

Team news

Predicted Cambridge United XI (4-4-2): J. Eastwood, K. Watts, L. Bennett, Z. Bradshaw, C. Heffernan, P. Mpanzu, B. Knight, G. Hoddle, S. Kaikai, L. Appéré, G. Ahadme — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, C. Burton (2.7 per match over 11 appearances) and George Maris (2.4 per match over 26 appearances, one goal and three assists) have been Cambridge United’s most influential players 2019/20, all competitions. In numbers for Cambridge United (2019/20, all competitions, before kick-off), C. Burton averages 3.7 saves per 90 over 990 minutes, with two or more saves in nine of the last 10 appearances. George Maris averages 1.1 key passes per 90 over 1977 minutes, with a key pass in four of the last 10 appearances.

Predicted Cheltenham XI (3-5-2): W. Stanway, P. Sweeney, J. Tomkinson, J. Wilson, J. Evans, B. Stevenson, C. McCann, J. Shipley, F. Willcox, A. Weimann, G. Miller — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Alfie May (3.5 per match over 12 appearances, six goals) and Ryan Broom (2.8 per match over 28 appearances, seven goals and six assists) have been Cheltenham’s most influential players 2019/20, all competitions. In numbers for Cheltenham (2019/20, all competitions, before kick-off), Alfie May averages 3.4 shots per 90 over 1792 minutes, with a shot in 10 of the last 10 appearances. Ryan Broom averages 0.9 key passes per 90 over 2376 minutes, with a key pass in six of the last 10 appearances.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

The Numbers

Kick-off: Sat, 14 Mar 2020 00:00 GMT · League Two · Abbey Stadium
Referee: T. Kettle
Head-to-head (last 5): Cambridge United 1 · draws 2 · Cheltenham 2 · 2.4 goals/game
Recent form: Cambridge United 2W 1D 2L · Cheltenham 4W 1D 0L

Cambridge United v Cheltenham (League Two): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 13 May 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1.13 / 1.25

Goals

against 1.25 / 0.5 · 3 of the last 5 over 2.5

over 8 matches

5.43 / 4.57

Corners

against 4.86 / 4.57 · 3 of the last 4 over 9.5

over 7 matches

4.29 / 3.57

Shots on target

against 5.29 / 2.43 · 3 of the last 4 over 8.5

over 7 matches

1.14 / 2

Cards

against 1.57 / 2.43 · 2 of the last 4 over 3.5

over 7 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 7 March 2020. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 7 March 2020. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per game	Cambridge United for / against	Line	Cheltenham for / against
Goals scored	1.13 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5	2.5standard	1.25 for · 0.5 against n 8 Last 5
Corners won	5.43 for · 4.86 against n 7 Last 5	9.5standard	4.57 for · 4.57 against n 7 Last 5
Shots	12.29 for · 13 against n 7 Last 5	19.5standard	9.86 for · 12.29 against n 7 Last 5
Shots on target	4.29 for · 5.29 against n 7 Last 5	8.5standard	3.57 for · 2.43 against n 7 Last 5
Fouls committed	11.71 for · 11.14 against n 7 Last 5	21.5standard	10.43 for · 11.71 against n 7 Last 5
Cards shown	1.14 for · 1.57 against n 7 Last 5	3.5standard	2 for · 2.43 against n 7 Last 5

Cambridge United

Cambridge United Goalkeeper

Cambridge United — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
D. Mitov	21	901890 min	502.4 /90	321.5 /90	10 /90
C. Burton	11	90990 min	413.7 /90	161.5 /90	00 /90

Cambridge United — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Cambridge United before kick-off, to 7 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
D. Mitov n 8	90	2.1 6/2
C. Burton n 8	90	3.2 7/4

Cambridge United Defensive

Cambridge United — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
K. Knoyle	24	882114 min	391.7 /90	160.7 /90	110.5 /90	not recorded in League Two	100.4 /90	30.1 /90
G. Taylor	24	872088 min	371.6 /90	542.3 /90	170.7 /90	not recorded in League Two	190.8 /90	20.1 /90
H. Darling	22	881935 min	271.3 /90	311.4 /90	90.4 /90	not recorded in League Two	180.8 /90	40.2 /90
G. Taft	20	871742 min	191 /90	201 /90	70.4 /90	not recorded in League Two	150.8 /90	10.1 /90
E. Ward	13	851108 min	70.6 /90	121 /90	131.1 /90	not recorded in League Two	60.5 /90	10.1 /90
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Cambridge United — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Cambridge United before kick-off, to 7 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
P. Lewis n 8	81.5	2.2 7/4	1 4/2	—
G. Maris n 8	88.5	0.8 5/1	1.7 8/5	—
K. Knoyle n 8	87.8	0.5 4/0	0.8 5/1	—
G. Taylor n 8	90	1 4/4	0.9 5/2	—
H. Dunk n 8	81.1	0.4 3/0	1.4 4/3	—
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Cambridge United — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Cambridge United before kick-off, to 7 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
P. Lewis n 8	81.5	1.1 4/3
G. Maris n 8	88.5	2.2 7/4
K. Knoyle n 8	87.8	1.7 7/3
G. Taylor n 8	90	1.6 5/4
H. Dunk n 8	81.1	1.8 8/5
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Cambridge United Attacking

Cambridge United — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
S. Smith	23	811852 min	70.3 /90	20.1 /90	522.5 /90	211 /90	160.8 /90	70.3 /90
H. Knibbs	20	561124 min	50.4 /90	00 /90	262.1 /90	90.7 /90	80.6 /90	60.5 /90
M. Richards	14	69970 min	00 /90	10.1 /90	222 /90	60.6 /90	90.8 /90	10.1 /90
V. Adeboyejo	8	75603 min	00 /90	20.3 /90	131.9 /90	40.6 /90	60.9 /90	40.6 /90
P. Mullin	6	74445 min	20.4 /90	00 /90	142.8 /90	71.4 /90	20.4 /90	20.4 /90
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Cambridge United — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Cambridge United before kick-off, to 7 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
P. Lewis n 8	81.5	1.1 4/3	0.3 2/0
G. Maris n 8	88.5	1.5 8/4	0.1 1/0
K. Knoyle n 8	87.8	0 0/0	0 0/0
G. Taylor n 8	90	0.5 4/0	0 0/0
H. Dunk n 8	81.1	0.7 5/0	0.1 1/0
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Cambridge United — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Cambridge United before kick-off, to 7 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
P. Lewis n 8	81.5	0 0/0	0 0/0
G. Maris n 8	88.5	0 0/0	0.1 1/0
K. Knoyle n 8	87.8	0 0/0	0 0/0
G. Taylor n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
H. Dunk n 8	81.1	0 0/0	0 0/0
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Cheltenham

Cheltenham Goalkeeper

Cheltenham — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded
S. Flinders	19	891682 min	542.9 /90	150.8 /90
O. Evans	11	90990 min	191.7 /90	70.6 /90
R. Lovett	1	2828 min	13.2 /90	00 /90

Cheltenham — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Cheltenham before kick-off, to 7 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
S. Flinders n 8	86.5	3.1 7/4
O. Evans n 8	90	1.8 5/1

Cheltenham Defensive

Cheltenham — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
C. Raglan	29	862485 min	421.5 /90	411.5 /90	100.4 /90	not recorded in League Two	210.8 /90	50.2 /90
B. Tozer	28	902520 min	230.8 /90	190.7 /90	240.9 /90	not recorded in League Two	140.5 /90	20.1 /90
Jacob Greaves	25	892219 min	351.4 /90	271.1 /90	170.7 /90	not recorded in League Two	190.8 /90	60.2 /90
W. Boyle	10	90900 min	121.2 /90	171.7 /90	40.4 /90	not recorded in League Two	111.1 /90	20.2 /90
J. Debayo	1	2020 min	14.5 /90	00 /90	00 /90	not recorded in League Two	00 /90	00 /90
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Cheltenham — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Cheltenham before kick-off, to 7 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
C. Raglan n 8	90	0.8 5/1	0.4 2/1	—
C. Hussey n 8	90	0.4 2/1	1.5 6/3	—
B. Tozer n 8	90	0.3 2/0	0.3 2/0	—
R. Broom n 8	83.6	1.2 6/2	1.5 5/3	—
S. Long n 8	86.3	1.2 7/2	0.5 4/0	—
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Cheltenham — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Cheltenham before kick-off, to 7 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
C. Raglan n 8	90	1.8 8/3
C. Hussey n 8	90	1.5 5/3
B. Tozer n 8	90	1.3 6/4
R. Broom n 8	83.6	1.9 6/4
S. Long n 8	86.3	1.6 6/4
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Cheltenham Attacking

Cheltenham — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
L. Varney	16	731166 min	40.3 /90	30.2 /90	272.1 /90	80.6 /90	60.5 /90	20.2 /90
G. Reilly	14	67940 min	30.3 /90	10.1 /90	171.6 /90	60.6 /90	90.9 /90	20.2 /90
A. May	12	881061 min	60.5 /90	00 /90	484.1 /90	211.8 /90	100.8 /90	100.8 /90
R. Reid	9	56504 min	30.5 /90	00 /90	81.4 /90	40.7 /90	50.9 /90	00 /90
George Lloyd	7	44309 min	00 /90	10.3 /90	30.9 /90	00 /90	30.9 /90	00 /90
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Cheltenham — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Cheltenham before kick-off, to 7 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
C. Raglan n 8	90	0.6 4/1	0.1 1/0
C. Hussey n 8	90	1.1 7/1	0.4 3/0
B. Tozer n 8	90	0.4 3/0	0 0/0
R. Broom n 8	83.6	1.2 6/3	0.1 1/0
S. Long n 8	86.3	0.4 2/1	0 0/0
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Cheltenham — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Cheltenham before kick-off, to 7 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
C. Raglan n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
C. Hussey n 8	90	0.1 1/0	0 0/0
B. Tozer n 8	90	0 0/0	0.1 1/0
R. Broom n 8	83.6	0.1 1/0	0.3 2/0
S. Long n 8	86.3	0 0/0	0 0/0
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Cambridge United v Cheltenham — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form

Cambridge UnitedWWDLL

Last 5: 2W 1D 2L · 1.2 scored / 1 conceded per game

CheltenhamWWWWD

Last 5: 4W 1D 0L · 1.4 scored / 0.4 conceded per game

Head-to-head last 5

Cambridge United 1 · 2 draws · Cheltenham 2 · 2.4 goals/game

2019-12-14 Cheltenham 1–1 Cambridge United
2019-02-19 Cheltenham 2–0 Cambridge United
2018-08-25 Cambridge United 0–1 Cheltenham
2018-04-21 Cambridge United 4–3 Cheltenham
2017-11-21 Cheltenham 0–0 Cambridge United

League standing · 2019/20

Last recorded position — not updated during the season.

Cambridge United#16 pos45 pts37 pl-8 GD

Cheltenham#4 pos64 pts36 pl+25 GD

Goals per game

Cambridge United scored1.08

Cheltenham scored1.44

Cambridge United conceded1.3

Cheltenham conceded0.75

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