Cambridge United come into this clash in strong form after a solid goalless draw with Walsall FC in midweek, extending their unbeaten run to five matches. Given Salford's ups and downs on the road, we predict a 2-1 home win. Even without veteran defender Michael Morrison, the U's have looked well-balanced, averaging 1.90 points per game across their last 10 outings. At home, they remain particularly reliable with 2.00 PPG, 50% wins, and a healthy 2.50 goals scored per match. Their defensive numbers stand out too, conceding just 0.75 goals per home match and keeping 25% home clean sheets.
Salford City, on the other hand, head into Saturday's game in improved form after a 3-1 victory over Barrow AFC, making it four wins from their last five. However, their away performances remain inconsistent, recording only 1.20 PPG and scoring just 1.00 goal per away game. Defensively, the Lions concede 1.60 per away match, though they still manage 40% clean sheets overall.
Considering Cambridge's strong home form and better defensive stability, we are tempted to place our bets on Home Win. Additionally, BTTS and Over 2.5 goals seem appealing as both sides have been averaging 2.6–2.7 total goals recently.
This League 2 match will be played on Saturday 21 March 2026 at 12:30.
What is our Cambridge United vs Salford prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Cambridge United 2 - 1 Salford
Cambridge United vs Salford Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-1 @ 800 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ 100 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -1400 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -450 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ 120 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -275 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Louis Appere @ 175 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): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 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 - No @ -163 Odds
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View OfferCambridge United Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wlwwdwddwd | 1.90 |
| Home | wddw | 2.00 |
| Away | wlwwdd | 1.83 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.60 | 3.25 | 2.17 |
| Scored | 2.00 | 2.50 | 1.67 |
| Conceded | 0.60 | 0.75 | 0.50 |
| BTTS | 50% | 75% | 33% |
| Clean Sheets | 50% | 25% | 67% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 0% | 17% |
| Expected Goals | 1.47 | 1.41 | 1.51 |
| Expected Goals Against | 0.90 | 1.06 | 0.79 |
Salford Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | llllwlwwww | 1.50 |
| Home | llwww | 1.80 |
| Away | llwlw | 1.20 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 60% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.70 | 2.80 | 2.60 |
| Scored | 1.30 | 1.60 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 1.40 | 1.20 | 1.60 |
| BTTS | 50% | 60% | 40% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 0% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.36 | 1.49 | 1.23 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.16 | 1.03 | 1.28 |
Cambridge United vs Salford Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Cambridge United (20%)
5 Matches
Salford (60%)
