Cambridge United welcome Colchester United looking to continue their excellent League Two form. As Colchester have been struggling on the travels of late, we predict a 2-0 home win. Neil Harris' men have found their best form, winning four of their last five matches, scoring 2.2 goals per game, and conceding just 0.9, while maintaining a strong 50% clean sheet record. At home, they are especially dangerous, averaging 3.6 goals per game and winning 80% of matches. Their injury list is light, with only Morrison and Kouassi sidelined, so manager Mark Bonner can field a near-full-strength side.
Colchester United, on the other hand, are determined to make amends for a 1-0 loss to Barrow. The U's have been inconsistent, particularly away, where they’ve won just 20% of their matches and scored 0.6 goals per game. Despite this, they are solid defensively, conceding only 0.8 goals per away match. There are no fresh injury worries in the visiting team, but they remain big underdogs in Tuesday's clash.
Head-to-head history favors Cambridge slightly, with six wins in 13 meetings. Past encounters suggest goals are likely, as 62% of matches saw both teams score and 77% had over 1.5 goals. Therefore, Over 1.5 goals is our main betting tip, alongside Cambridge United to win and Cambridge Draw no Bet (strong home form against inconsistent Colchester).
This League 2 match will be played on Tuesday 17 February 2026 at 19:45.
What is our Cambridge United vs Colchester prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Cambridge United 2 - 0 Colchester
Cambridge United vs Colchester Betting Tips
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -2000 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -600 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Louis Appere @ 200 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Louis Appere @ 500 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Cambridge Utd -0.5 @ -109 Odds
- European Handicap: Cambridge Utd +1 @ -500 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Under 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
- Total Corners: 6 - 8 @ 175 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -275 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Cambridge Utd to Win @ -300 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Cambridge Utd to Win/Cambridge Utd to Win @ 210 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Cambridge Utd - Yes @ 100 Odds
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View OfferCambridge United Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwlww | 2.40 |
| Home | wlwww | 2.40 |
| Away | wwwlw | 2.40 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 80% | 80% | 80% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.10 | 3.60 | 2.60 |
| Scored | 2.20 | 2.40 | 2.00 |
| Conceded | 0.90 | 1.20 | 0.60 |
| BTTS | 50% | 60% | 40% |
| Clean Sheets | 50% | 40% | 60% |
| Failed to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.42 | 1.44 | 1.40 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.09 | 1.13 | 1.05 |
Colchester Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wllwl | 1.70 |
| Home | wwwlw | 2.40 |
| Away | ddwll | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 80% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 1.90 | 2.40 | 1.40 |
| Scored | 1.20 | 1.80 | 0.60 |
| Conceded | 0.70 | 0.60 | 0.80 |
| BTTS | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 1.45 | 1.54 | 1.36 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.11 | 1.24 | 0.97 |
Cambridge United vs Colchester Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Cambridge United (46%)
13 Matches
Colchester (31%)
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