Cambridge vs Birmingham Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 03 May 2025

Get Ready for a Low-Scoring Encounter

We’re not expecting the net to bulge on too many occasions when already-relegated Cambridge clash with league winners Birmingham. On this basis, we’re wagering Under 2.5 on the Total Goals market and this pick is available at +105.

Teams’ Previous Meet Saw 4-0 Birmingham Win

Cambridge United suffered a defeat in their last game. A 2-1 scoreline occurred on the road at Pirelli Stadium against Burton Albion.

Birmingham City got the win in their previous game. A 2-0 victory occurred on the road at Bloomfield Road when playing Blackpool.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Birmingham won the last clash between the pair. Enjoying a 4-0 home triumph when facing Cambridge at St Andrew's.

Confirmed Lineups

Cambridge confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Nathan Bishop (GK), Liam Bennett, Michael Morrison, Kelland Watts, James Gibbons, Paul Digby, Ben Stevenson, Sullay Kaikai, Elias Kachunga, James Brophy, Shayne Lavery.

Birmingham confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Ryan Allsop (GK), Ethan Laird, Christoph Klarer, Grant Hanley, Myung-Jae Lee, Marc Leonard, Seung-Ho Paik, Willum Willumsson, Jay Stansfield, Taylor Gardner-Hickman, Luke Harris.

Cambridge vs Birmingham Prediction & Betting Tips

After careful consideration, the betting odds of +105 for Under 2.5 Goals looks to be the best bet. Neither side can set the stage alight and this League One wager looks to be a sound one.

We always have a keen eye on team news, while our football experts have their finger on the pulse by knowing the latest form. You will also find a compendium of stats which provide some valuable pointers ahead of the action.

Key Cambridge vs Birmingham league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Cambridge games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 14 of the last 20 Cambridge games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Birmingham games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Birmingham games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Birmingham games on the road.

Under 2.5 Probability

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 48.8% chance of winning. However, our experts have this number between 55-60% based on their in-depth research. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Cambridge 0 - 1 Birmingham

We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of +575 and it involves Birmingham winning 1-0. We like a wager on correct score as there’s the chance to bank a bigger return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Scott Wright To Score +230

Scott Wright (Birmingham) is available to score at +230. He looks like a value pick and we think that the odds offer plenty of appeal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Scott Wright Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+205

First

+510

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Cambridge vs Birmingham Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Think Birmingham Most Likely to Win

The Birmingham City betting odds have been priced up by the bookies and they are -238 favourites to land victory in this League One encounter which means a 70% chance of winning. Cambridge United are regarded as the least likely winner at +550.

Over 2.5 Goals is trading at a shorter price than Under 2.5 Goals right now.

The Draw No Bet market is popular for League One matches, with the football betting sites offering Cambridge United at +360 and Birmingham City are priced at -714 for the win.

Full-Time Result

1

+550

X

+360

2

-238

Half-Time Result

1

+480

X

+145

2

-112

Double Chance

1X

+160

12

-588

X2

-1000

Draw No Bet

1

+360

2

-714

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +1.25

-132

2 Hcp -1.25

-102

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+110

Over 2.5

-149

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-118

No

-119

Jay Stansfield Favourite to Score the First Goal

There’s the chance to back Jay Stansfield at +340 to be the First Goalscorer, with the favourite on this market available at similar odds to find the net last.

Jay Stansfield (Birmingham)

First

+130

Anytime

+340

Lyndon Dykes (Birmingham)

First

+195

Anytime

+480

Scott Wright (Birmingham)

First

+205

Anytime

+510

Willum Willumsson (Birmingham)

First

+205

Anytime

+540

Emil Hansson (Birmingham)

First

+240

Anytime

+525

Lukas Jutkiewicz (Birmingham)

First

+245

Anytime

+600

Keshi Anderson (Birmingham)

First

+290

Anytime

+600

Kieran Dowell (Birmingham)

First

+310

Anytime

+650

Tomoki Iwata (Birmingham)

First

+310

Anytime

+700

Daniel N'Lundulu (Cambridge)

First

+360

Anytime

+900

Detlef Esapa Osong (Cambridge)

First

+390

Anytime

+950

Shayne Lavery (Cambridge)

First

+410

Anytime

+900

Luke Harris (Birmingham)

First

+460

Anytime

+900

Alfie May (Birmingham)

First

+540

Anytime

+1150

Marc Leonard (Birmingham)

First

+575

Anytime

+1400

Alex Cochrane (Birmingham)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Taylor Richards (Cambridge)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Gary Gardner (Cambridge)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Lee Buchanan (Birmingham)

First

+800

Anytime

+1800

Ethan Laird (Birmingham)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Sullay Kaikai (Cambridge)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

James Gibbons (Cambridge)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Krystian Bielik (Birmingham)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Kelland Watts (Cambridge)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Cambridge vs Birmingham Lineups & Team News

Our Cambridge vs Birmingham team news will highlight the injuries for both squads, with the lineups giving you a helping hand with your bets.

We’re on hand to provide you with full details of the latest League One squads.

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