Colchester vs Cambridge Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 19 Aug 2025


League Two Betting Preview: Colchester vs Cambridge
Colchester host Cambridge in this League Two match at JobServe Community Stadium, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Tuesday 19 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.
The Teams Might Struggle to Score Big
There’s a case for betting Under 2.5 on the Total Goals market. The numbers suggest that Colchester and Cambridge might struggle to exceed this total and the odds of -154 look more than fair.
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Teams Drew 1-1 in Previous H2H Clash
Colchester United won their last game 2-0. This was an away victory at The Croud Meadow against Shrewsbury Town.
Cambridge United drew 1-1 in their previous game. This was at home against Harrogate Town at Abbey Stadium.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Cambridge have not lost any of the past four matches against Colchester, with the last encounter seeing a 1-1 draw played out at JobServe Community Stadium. The previous 5 H2H meetings have involved three Cambridge wins, a single draw and one Colchester victory.
League Two | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
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3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4:2 | 5 |
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3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4:4 | 4 |
Colchester vs Cambridge Prediction & Betting Tips
We cover the key Colchester vs Cambridge betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, correct score selection and a bet builder tailored for the best value.
Match Prediction
We anticipate a low goal count when it comes to this League Two encounter. The betting sites provide the opportunity to wager on Under 2.5 and the price of -154 looks really attractive.
Our job is to consult the latest League Two team news in order to produce the best football predictions. Then we crack on with the job of analysing the stats that are going to be the most effective.
Key Colchester vs Cambridge league stats:
Under 2.5 Probability
If you go by the best football betting sites, our pick has a 60.6% chance of delivering a return. However, our experts have this number between 65-70% based on their in-depth research. This is why we regard this as a value wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing the two teams to draw 1-1. We can’t pass up the odds of +500 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.
Bet Builder Tips
We’ve lined up a bet builder including these picks: no more than two goals in total, a draw to be the outcome merged with both teams to find the net.
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Colchester vs Cambridge 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.
Betting Sites Predicting a Tight Affair
The draw is available at +220 if you believe that this League Two clash will finish level, with Colchester United at +145 and Cambridge United chalked up at +188 with the bookmakers to secure a win of their own.
If you fancy Colchester to win, then the +102 for them on the Asian Handicap -0.25 is a potential wager. You get a full payout if they beat Cambridge and half your stake back if it ends in a draw.
If you’re anticipating that two goals or less will be netted throughout the contest, then Under 2.5 Goals is a definite runner. For those wanting to bet on Both Teams to Score, you won’t find much between Yes and No.
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Yet Another Home Draw for Colchester?
Colchester haven’t tasted defeat in four consecutive matches at JobServe Community Stadium. The Essex club have five victories, four draws and one defeat in the last 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 0.60.
Cambridge have recorded five defeats, three victories and two draws in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.50.
When the sides last met at JobServe Community Stadium, Colchester drew 1-1 with Cambridge.
Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
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5-4-1 | 1.80 | 1.20 | 0.60 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 5 | |
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3-2-5 | 2.60 | 1.10 | 1.50 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 4 |
- 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


- 3 wins, 2 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.80 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Colchester this season are Kyreece Lisbie (2), Jack Tucker (1), Samson Tovide (1)
- Top Assistors for Colchester this season are Jack Payne (1), Jack Tucker (1), Oscar Thorn (1)
Colchester vs Cambridge Lineups & Team News
Avoid surprises — review the Colchester vs Cambridge team news before you bet. We’ll bring you the expected and confirmed lineups for League Two along with up-to-date injury news.
Previous Colchester Lineups
Previous Cambridge Lineups
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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1 | Crewe | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6:1 | 9 |
2 | Chesterfield | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6:1 | 9 |
3 | MK Dons | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:0 | 7 |
4 | Grimsby | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8:4 | 7 |
5 | Fleetwood | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:3 | 7 |
6 | Swindon | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:5 | 6 |
7 | Walsall | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:3 | 6 |
8 | Salford | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:5 | 6 |
9 | Tranmere | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6:2 | 5 |
10 | Colchester | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4:2 | 5 |
11 | Bromley | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4:2 | 5 |
12 | Harrogate | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5:4 | 5 |
13 | Gillingham | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3:2 | 5 |
14 | Newport | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:4 | 4 |
15 | Cambridge | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:4 | 4 |
16 | Barrow | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:4 | 3 |
17 | Oldham | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2:3 | 2 |
18 | Notts County | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3:5 | 1 |
19 | Accr. Stanley | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2:5 | 1 |
20 | Shrewsbury | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0:6 | 1 |
21 | Bristol Rovers | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:6 | 0 |
22 | Barnet | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:6 | 0 |
23 | Crawley | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:6 | 0 |
24 | Cheltenham | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0:8 | 0 |
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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1 | Grimsby | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5:1 | 6 |
2 | Chesterfield | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 6 |
3 | Crewe | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 6 |
4 | MK Dons | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5:0 | 4 |
5 | Tranmere | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5:1 | 4 |
6 | Bromley | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:2 | 4 |
7 | Cambridge | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2:1 | 4 |
8 | Swindon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:2 | 3 |
9 | Fleetwood | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
10 | Walsall | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
11 | Gillingham | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
12 | Salford | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:4 | 3 |
13 | Barrow | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | 3 |
14 | Harrogate | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3:3 | 1 |
15 | Colchester | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
16 | Newport | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
17 | Accr. Stanley | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
18 | Oldham | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:3 | 1 |
19 | Shrewsbury | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0:2 | 1 |
20 | Notts County | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
21 | Crawley | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
22 | Bristol Rovers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
23 | Cheltenham | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
24 | Barnet | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:4 | 0 |









































