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Cambridge United vs Blackpool

16 December 2023 at 15:00Abbey Stadium, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Match Summary

Cambridge United defeated Blackpool 2:1. The match was played in League One 2023.

Rivalry since 2016

Cambridge United vs Blackpool Head to Head Results· 5

Cambridge United and Blackpool have met 5 times — Cambridge United won 0, Blackpool won 2, with 3 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2016. Blackpool leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 5 meetings. A combined 14 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.80 per match (6 for the home side, 8 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 3 matches (60%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (40%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Blackpool are currently unbeaten in the last 5 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–4 in 2024.

Drawn
3
·
Total goals
14 · 2.8/match
Both scored
3/5 · 60%
Over 2.5
2/5 · 40%

Recent Meetings

11/03/25League One
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24/08/24League One
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06/04/24League One
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14/01/17League Two
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08/10/16League Two
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Highest-scoring game: 44 v 2024

Recent Form

WWonDDrawnLLost

In their last 6 matches, Cambridge United have recorded 2 wins, 3 draws and 1 defeat. Blackpool show 5 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss from their last 6 outings.

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

3.8

Average goals per game

75%

Games with 3+ goals

75%

Both teams scored

Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

draws
1
4 meetings

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (50%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (24%) — the odds may underestimate Cambridge United.

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

11 Mar 202524/251.65/3.83/5.07
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24 Aug 202424/253.93/3.40/1.96
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6 Apr 202423/241.54/4.11/6.21
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16 Dec 202323/244.06/3.58/1.87
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Market Summary

Margin: 6.1%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 24.6%Draw 27.9%Away 53.5%

Odds Range

1X2
Min3.903.501.83
Max4.203.651.93
Over 2.5: 48.8%Under 2.5: 55.6%
Market favourite:Blackpool · Moderate favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market23.6%26.4%50.0%
Public market22.5%26.3%51.2%
Δ1.0%0.1%1.2%

Cambridge United vs Blackpool — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Cambridge United
Result vs. Market: Blackpool (53%)

Result differed from market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

Cambridge UnitedHalf-time:21Blackpool
8Shots13
4Shots on target5

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Cambridge United

W 49D 43L 92
Over 2.544
Goals scored181

Away Record: Blackpool

W 182D 140L 173
Over 2.546
Goals scored631

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 14 May 2026