Cambridge United v Crewe prediction

League Two · Sat, 25 Apr 2020 01:00 BST · Abbey Stadium

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Cambridge United v Crewe, League Two, is cancelled — this match is not being played as listed. No free pick is offered while the fixture stands like this.

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The match

Cambridge United host Crewe in League Two on Saturday 25 April (kick-off 01:00 UK).

The key numbers

Crewe have scored 67 goals, the most of the 24 clubs (2019/20 so far). Both teams scored in 12 of Crewe’s last 15 results in all competitions (80%).

Crewe have scored in at least 15 consecutive matches in all competitions.

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.

Nine of Crewe’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (60%). Away from home, Crewe have one win, four draws and two defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 1.00 points per game, scoring 1.29 and conceding 1.57. Crewe have conceded 43 goals, the ninth-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs (2019/20 so far).

Cambridge United are winless in their last three matches in all competitions. Crewe are unbeaten in their last four matches in all competitions. Cambridge United (16th) and Crewe (second) are 24 points apart, 2019/20 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Cambridge United the stronger side, 134 rating points above Crewe (Cambridge United 1591, Crewe 1457, after at least 221 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

The most recent meeting, on 14 September 2019, finished Crewe 2–3 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 Crewe XI (4-3-3): T. Booth, L. Offord, L. Billington, J. Stephenson, K. Ure, J. Gibson, J. Tabiner, O. Lunt, J. March, A. Thibaut, C. McNeill — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Perry Ng (3.9 per match over 31 appearances, two goals and five assists) and Harry Pickering (3.8 per match over 31 appearances, three goals and five assists) have been Crewe’s most influential players 2019/20, all competitions. In numbers for Crewe (2019/20, all competitions, before kick-off), Perry Ng averages 2.4 tackles per 90 over 2770 minutes, with a tackle in 10 of the last 10 appearances. Harry Pickering averages 2.0 tackles per 90 over 2779 minutes, with a tackle in 10 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, 25 Apr 2020 01:00 BST · League Two · Abbey Stadium
Head-to-head (last 5): Cambridge United 3 · draws 1 · Crewe 1 · 2.4 goals/game
Recent form: Cambridge United 2W 1D 2L · Crewe 2W 2D 1L

Cambridge United v Crewe (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 / 1.75

Goals

against 1.25 / 1 · 3 of the last 5 over 2.5

over 8 matches

5.43 / 6.75

Corners

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

over 7 matches

4.29 / 5.25

Shots on target

against 5.29 / 3.25 · 3 of the last 4 over 8.5

over 7 matches

1.14 / 0.75

Cards

against 1.57 / 1.75 · 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	Crewe for / against
Goals scored	1.13 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5	2.5standard	1.75 for · 1 against n 8 Last 5
Corners won	5.43 for · 4.86 against n 7 Last 5	9.5standard	6.75 for · 4 against n 8 Last 5
Shots	12.29 for · 13 against n 7 Last 5	19.5standard	15.75 for · 10.5 against n 8 Last 5
Shots on target	4.29 for · 5.29 against n 7 Last 5	8.5standard	5.25 for · 3.25 against n 8 Last 5
Fouls committed	11.71 for · 11.14 against n 7 Last 5	21.5standard	7.5 for · 12.38 against n 8 Last 5
Cards shown	1.14 for · 1.57 against n 7 Last 5	3.5standard	0.75 for · 1.75 against n 8 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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Crewe

Crewe Goalkeeper

Crewe — 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
W. Jääskeläinen	30	902700 min	832.8 /90	351.2 /90	20.1 /90
D. Richards	2	90180 min	52.5 /90	21 /90	10.5 /90

Crewe — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Crewe 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+
W. Jääskeläinen n 8	90	2.3 5/3

Crewe Defensive

Crewe — 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
H. Pickering	31	902779 min	632 /90	290.9 /90	80.3 /90	not recorded in League Two	150.5 /90	20.1 /90
P. Ng	31	892770 min	752.4 /90	421.4 /90	130.4 /90	not recorded in League Two	220.7 /90	30.1 /90
N. Hunt	20	851693 min	110.6 /90	231.2 /90	100.5 /90	not recorded in League Two	181 /90	50.3 /90
E. Nolan	14	901260 min	181.3 /90	130.9 /90	60.4 /90	not recorded in League Two	151.1 /90	10.1 /90
M. Nottingham	12	901079 min	100.8 /90	201.7 /90	100.8 /90	not recorded in League Two	110.9 /90	00 /90
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Crewe — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Crewe 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
R. Wintle n 8	90	1.4 6/4	0.8 5/1	—
H. Pickering n 8	90	0.8 5/1	0.4 2/1	—
P. Ng n 8	90	0.5 4/0	3 7/6	—
W. Jääskeläinen n 8	90	0 0/0	0.1 1/0	—
C. Kirk n 8	84.5	0.4 3/0	0.9 5/2	—
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Crewe — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Crewe 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+
R. Wintle n 8	90	1.1 6/2
H. Pickering n 8	90	2.8 8/6
P. Ng n 8	90	3.4 8/7
C. Kirk n 8	84.5	0.7 4/1
T. Lowery n 8	79.1	2.3 7/4
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Crewe Attacking

Crewe — 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
C. Kirk	30	822471 min	60.2 /90	120.4 /90	662.4 /90	190.7 /90	622.3 /90	150.5 /90
C. Porter	21	791664 min	100.5 /90	20.1 /90	382.1 /90	160.9 /90	170.9 /90	10.1 /90
D. Powell	21	741556 min	90.5 /90	10.1 /90	331.9 /90	171 /90	140.8 /90	271.6 /90
C. Anene	19	631193 min	70.5 /90	10.1 /90	251.9 /90	120.9 /90	110.8 /90	70.5 /90
S. Walker	6	79471 min	10.2 /90	10.2 /90	163.1 /90	71.3 /90	71.3 /90	91.7 /90
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Crewe — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Crewe 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+
R. Wintle n 8	90	1.3 8/2	0.4 3/0
H. Pickering n 8	90	0.9 3/2	0.4 2/1
P. Ng n 8	90	1.3 6/2	0.3 2/0
W. Jääskeläinen n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
C. Kirk n 8	84.5	3.9 8/8	1.3 7/2
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Crewe — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Crewe 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+
R. Wintle n 8	90	0.1 1/0	0.1 1/0
H. Pickering n 8	90	0.1 1/0	0.3 2/0
P. Ng n 8	90	0.1 1/0	0.3 2/0
W. Jääskeläinen n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
C. Kirk n 8	84.5	0.4 3/0	0.4 3/0
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Cambridge United v Crewe — 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

CreweLWDDW

Last 5: 2W 2D 1L · 1.6 scored / 1 conceded per game

Head-to-head last 5

Cambridge United 3 · 1 draw · Crewe 1 · 2.4 goals/game

2019-09-14 Crewe 2–3 Cambridge United
2019-03-12 Cambridge United 0–0 Crewe
2018-11-27 Crewe 2–0 Cambridge United
2017-12-30 Cambridge United 3–1 Crewe
2017-09-12 Crewe 0–1 Cambridge United

League standing · 2019/20

Last recorded position — not updated during the season.

Cambridge United#16 pos45 pts37 pl-8 GD

Crewe#2 pos69 pts37 pl+24 GD

Goals per game

Cambridge United scored1.08

Crewe scored1.81

Cambridge United conceded1.3

Crewe conceded1.16

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What is the head-to-head record between Cambridge United and Crewe?: In their last 5 meetings, Cambridge United won 3, Crewe won 1 and there was 1 draw, averaging 2.4 goals per game.
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