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Port Vale vs Cambridge United

9 December 2017 at 15:00Vale Park, Stoke
Referee: Antony Coggins

Match Summary

Port Vale defeated Cambridge United 2:0. The match was played in League Two 2017.

Rivalry since 2018

Port Vale vs Cambridge United Head to Head Results· 10

Port Vale and Cambridge United have met 10 times — Port Vale won 3, Cambridge United won 5, with 2 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2018. Cambridge United leads the head-to-head with 5 victories from 10 meetings. A combined 20 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.00 per match (7 for the home side, 13 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 2 matches (20%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 3 games (30%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Cambridge United are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 5–0 in 2018.

Drawn
2
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Total goals
20 · 2.0/match
Both scored
2/10 · 20%
Over 2.5
3/10 · 30%

Recent Meetings

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22/10/22League One
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27/02/21League Two
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20/10/20League Two
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31/08/19League Two
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09/02/19League Two
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04/08/18League Two
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05/05/18League Two
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Highest-scoring game: 50 v 2018

Recent Form

WWonDDrawnLLost

In their last 6 matches, Port Vale have recorded 2 wins, 1 draw and 3 defeats. Cambridge United show 2 wins, 3 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.

2.4

Average goals per game

43%

Games with 3+ goals

14%

Both teams scored

Head-to-Head Record

Cambridge United dominates

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

draws
0
7 meetings

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (75%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (46%) — the odds may underestimate Port Vale.

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.

27 Feb 202120/212.62/3.15/2.79
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20 Oct 202020/212.33/3.11/3.34
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31 Aug 201919/201.97/3.48/3.90
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9 Feb 201918/192.23/3.31/3.43
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4 Aug 201818/192.38/3.29/3.13
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5 May 201817/182.23/3.47/3.32
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9 Dec 201717/182.09/3.35/3.70
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Market Summary

Margin: 4.8%

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 47.8%Draw 29.9%Away 27.1%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.003.203.60
Max2.143.453.75
Market favourite:Port Vale · Slight 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 market45.6%28.3%26.1%
Public market45.4%28.7%25.9%

Port Vale vs Cambridge United — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Port Vale
Result vs. Market: Port Vale (48%)

Result matched 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.

Port ValeHalf-time:10Cambridge United
12Shots5
5Shots on target1

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: Port Vale

W 186D 141L 170
Over 2.546
Goals scored641

Away Record: Cambridge United

W 145D 108L 152
Over 2.547
Goals scored499

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 14 May 2026