Cambridge vs Colchester Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 Feb 2026
League Two Betting Preview: Cambridge vs Colchester
Cambridge meet Colchester at Abbey Stadium, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Tuesday 17 February.
Cambridge look a great bet to beat Colchester on the Full-Time Result market. You can get odds of -104 with BetMGM that the home team claim a victory and this looks like a value wager based on the latest stats and team news.
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Cambridge United have enjoyed five consecutive League Two home wins at Abbey Stadium. Last time out, Bristol Rovers were beaten 3-1.
Colchester United have lost back-to-back League Two away games. They recently suffered a 1-0 defeat against Barrow at SO Legal Stadium.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Cambridge haven’t lost to Colchester in their past five games. Their last encounter saw Cambridge enjoy a 2-1 away victory at JobServe Community Stadium. The previous 6 H2H games have involved four Cambridge triumphs, one Colchester win and one draw.
| League Two | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Cambridge |
31 | 17 | 8 | 6 | 45 | 25 | 20 | 45:25 | 59 |
| 12 | Colchester |
30 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 43 | 32 | 11 | 43:32 | 45 |
Cambridge vs Colchester Prediction & Betting Tips
This expert Cambridge vs Colchester betting breakdown features our match prediction, a correct score pick and a carefully constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.
Match Prediction
We’ll take Cambridge at attractive betting odds of -104 considering that they could be dominant in this League Two game. This match winner wager provides plenty of value and a nice potential return.
Our panel of football writers survey the latest injuries and suspensions. When combined with the form guide, this helps us secure the best odds. Our stats-led approach backed up by key League Two data is helpful.
Key Cambridge vs Colchester league stats:
According to the odds, there’s a 51% likelihood of our pick winning. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.
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Correct Score Prediction
Cambridge are available at +430 when it comes to them winning 1-0. We like a correct score play and the chance to bag a nice return if our prediction is right.
Bet Builder Tips
If you’re keen to place a same-game multi, go for Cambridge to come out on top, one or both teams not scoring accompanied by no more than two goals.
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Cambridge vs Colchester Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
With the bookies giving them a 51% probability of winning, Cambridge United might be a popular acca pick. Their current betting odds are -104 when it comes to triumphing in this League Two clash. Colchester United are the underdogs at +280 which implies a lesser percentage prospect of winning.
Cambridge can be backed at -110 on the Asian Handicap -0.5 if you think they’ll win. Alternatively, opponents Colchester +0.5 are -128 and that means you get a return if they triumph or the draw happens.
Under 2.5 Goals is currently the betting favourite and a bet on this option would mean you need no more than two goals to be scored. For those wanting to back Both Teams to Score No, this is currently priced at -133.
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Cambridge have racked up three consecutive victories at Abbey Stadium. The Black and Amber have secured seven wins, two draws and one defeat in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 2.00 goals per game and conceding 0.80.
Colchester have recorded four victories, three draws and three defeats in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.00.
When the teams previously met at Abbey Stadium, Cambridge defeated Colchester 2-1. The previous 3 H2H meetings at Abbey Stadium have involved two Cambridge triumphs and just one win for Colchester.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cambridge Home Stats |
7-2-1 | 2.80 | 2.00 | 0.80 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
Colchester Away Stats |
4-3-3 | 2.30 | 1.30 | 1.00 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 5 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
Cambridge League Stats
Colchester League Stats
- 8 wins, 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 8 wins and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.10 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Cambridge this season are Ben Knight (8), Sullay Kaikai (6), Kelland Watts (5)
- Top Assistors for Cambridge this season are James Brophy (7), James Gibbons (4), Sullay Kaikai (2)
Cambridge vs Colchester Lineups & Team News
Double-check the Cambridge vs Colchester team news before placing your bets. We’ll offer the predicted and confirmed League Two lineups along with the latest injury developments.
Previous Cambridge Lineups
Previous Colchester Lineups
Cambridge Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Neil Harris
Colchester Player Stats & Squad
League Two Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bromley | 31 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 55:33 | 63 |
| 2 | Cambridge | 31 | 17 | 8 | 6 | 45:25 | 59 |
| 3 | Swindon | 32 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 53:37 | 58 |
| 4 | Notts County | 31 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 47:31 | 58 |
| 5 | MK Dons | 31 | 16 | 9 | 6 | 60:33 | 57 |
| 6 | Salford | 29 | 16 | 4 | 9 | 41:35 | 52 |
| 7 | Crewe | 32 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 48:38 | 50 |
| 8 | Chesterfield | 31 | 12 | 13 | 6 | 50:42 | 49 |
| 9 | Walsall | 30 | 14 | 7 | 9 | 38:31 | 49 |
| 10 | Grimsby | 30 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 42:32 | 48 |
| 11 | Barnet | 31 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 40:31 | 47 |
| 12 | Colchester | 30 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 43:32 | 45 |
| 13 | Accr. Stanley | 30 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 35:31 | 43 |
| 14 | Gillingham | 30 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 40:37 | 41 |
| 15 | Fleetwood | 30 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 39:40 | 38 |
| 16 | Oldham | 29 | 8 | 12 | 9 | 29:30 | 36 |
| 17 | Tranmere | 31 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 45:51 | 35 |
| 18 | Cheltenham | 30 | 9 | 4 | 17 | 29:51 | 31 |
| 19 | Shrewsbury | 31 | 7 | 8 | 16 | 28:51 | 29 |
| 20 | Barrow | 30 | 7 | 6 | 17 | 31:46 | 27 |
| 21 | Bristol Rovers | 31 | 8 | 3 | 20 | 29:53 | 27 |
| 22 | Crawley | 32 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 32:53 | 26 |
| 23 | Harrogate | 32 | 5 | 7 | 20 | 23:51 | 22 |
| 24 | Newport | 31 | 5 | 6 | 20 | 29:57 | 21 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cambridge | 15 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 26:10 | 36 |
| 2 | Bromley | 15 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 31:17 | 33 |
| 3 | Swindon | 16 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 29:16 | 33 |
| 4 | Notts County | 16 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 28:15 | 33 |
| 5 | MK Dons | 16 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 30:15 | 31 |
| 6 | Crewe | 16 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 28:19 | 31 |
| 7 | Accr. Stanley | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 20:13 | 27 |
| 8 | Salford | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 21:17 | 27 |
| 9 | Chesterfield | 15 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 26:16 | 25 |
| 10 | Colchester | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 24:15 | 25 |
| 11 | Grimsby | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 21:13 | 24 |
| 12 | Gillingham | 15 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 22:19 | 24 |
| 13 | Walsall | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 18:16 | 24 |
| 14 | Barnet | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 23:19 | 23 |
| 15 | Shrewsbury | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 16:17 | 23 |
| 16 | Fleetwood | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 24:23 | 22 |
| 17 | Oldham | 15 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 16:15 | 19 |
| 18 | Cheltenham | 15 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 16:19 | 19 |
| 19 | Crawley | 16 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 20:22 | 17 |
| 20 | Tranmere | 16 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 19:25 | 17 |
| 21 | Bristol Rovers | 16 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 15:25 | 16 |
| 22 | Barrow | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 11:21 | 12 |
| 23 | Newport | 15 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 14:26 | 10 |
| 24 | Harrogate | 16 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 11:29 | 10 |
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