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Southend vs Cambridge United

19 January 2021 at 19:00Roots Hall, Southend-on-Sea, Essex
Referee: R. Madley

Match Summary

Cambridge United defeated Southend 2:1. The match was played in League Two 2020.

Rivalry since 2014

Southend vs Cambridge United Head to Head Results· 4

Southend and Cambridge United have met 4 times — Southend won 2, Cambridge United won 0, with 2 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2014. Southend leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 4 meetings. A combined 5 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 1.25 per match (4 for the home side, 1 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 match (25%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 game (25%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Southend are currently unbeaten in the last 4 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–1 in 2018.

Drawn
2
·
Total goals
5 · 1.3/match
Both scored
1/4 · 25%
Over 2.5
1/4 · 25%

Recent Meetings

13/02/21League Two
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04/09/18EFL Trophy
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21/03/15League Two
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26/12/14League Two
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Highest-scoring game: 31 v 2018

Recent Form

WWonDDrawnLLost

In their last 6 matches, Southend have recorded 3 wins, 1 draw and 2 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.

1

Average goals per game

25%

Games with 3+ goals

25%

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
2
4 meetings

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (0%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (28%) — 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.

13 Feb 202120/211.70/3.66/5.07
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19 Jan 202120/213.31/3.23/2.27
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26/12/1414/152.92/3.32/2.51
21/03/1514/151.72/3.58/5.04

Market Summary

Margin: 5.2%

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 30.2%Draw 31.0%Away 44.0%

Odds Range

1X2
Min3.203.102.25
Max3.433.302.32
Over 2.5: 42.6%Under 2.5: 63.7%
Market favourite:Cambridge United · 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 market28.4%29.7%42.0%
Public market28.8%28.8%42.3%

Southend vs Cambridge United — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Cambridge United
Result vs. Market: Cambridge United (44%)

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.

SouthendHalf-time:10Cambridge United
17Shots8
4Shots on target4

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: Southend

W 132D 88L 102
Over 2.541
Goals scored404

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