What is our Cambridge United vs Colchester prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Cambridge United 2 - 0 Colchester
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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.
- League
- League 2
- Kick-off
- Tue 17 Feb 2026, 19:45UK time
Cambridge United vs Colchester Betting Tips
| Betting Tip | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Match result | ||
| Double Chance: 12 | 4/11 | |
| Draw No Bet: Cambridge Utd | 1/3 | |
| Half Time/Full Time: Cambridge Utd / Cambridge Utd | 21/10 | |
| Asian Handicap: Cambridge Utd -0.5 | 37/40 | |
| European Handicap: Cambridge Utd +1 | 1/5 | |
| Player bets | ||
| Anytime Goalscorer: Louis Appere | 2/1 | |
| First Goalscorer: Louis Appere | 5/1 | |
| Goals | ||
| Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals | 1/6 | |
| Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals | 1/20 | |
| Cambridge Utd Clean Sheet: Yes | 1/1 | |
| Corners | ||
| Total Corners: 6 - 8 | 7/4 | |
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View OfferCambridge United Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwlwwwwlww | 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 | wddwwwllwl | 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%)





