Cambridge vs Colchester Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 Feb 2026

League Two Betting Preview: Cambridge vs Colchester

Second-placed 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.

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
4	Cambridge	39	20	12	7	56	29	27	56:29	72
14	Colchester	39	14	12	13	51	42	9	51:42	54

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Confirmed Lineups

Cambridge confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Jake Eastwood (GK), James Gibbons, Mamadou Jobe, Kelland Watts, Ben Purrington, Shane McLoughlin, Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu, James Brophy, Ben Knight, Sullay Kaikai, Louis Appere.

Colchester confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Matt Macey (GK), Rob Hunt, Jack Tucker, Harvey Araujo, Kane Vincent-Young, Arthur Read, Teddy Bishop, Kyreece Lisbie, Jack Payne, Owura Edwards, Samson Tovide.

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 the Wasps 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:

• Cambridge have won 5 consecutive games at home.
• Cambridge have won 8 of their last 10 games.
• Cambridge have won 11 of their last 15 games at home.
• Colchester have lost 3 of their last 5 games.
• Colchester have lost their last 2 games on the road.
• Cambridge have won 4 of their last 6 games against Colchester.

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.

There’s an opportunity to back Cambridge at bigger odds on the Asian Handicap. The betting sites will create a series of lines and you can choose the one that makes the most appeal.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Cambridge 1 - 0 Colchester

The Wasps 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.

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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Full-Time Result

1

-104

X

+220

2

+280

Half-Time Result

1

+163

X

+110

2

+340

Double Chance

1X

-500

12

-357

X2

-141

Draw No Bet

1

-250

2

+165

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-110

2 Hcp +0.5

-128

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-172

Over 2.5

+118

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-106

No

-133

Cambridge have racked up three consecutive victories at Abbey Stadium. The Wasps 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 vs Colchester Lineups & Team News

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