Cambridge United 2-0 Accrington ST – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Cambridge United at 45%, yet other data sources diverge — this Cambridge United vs Accrington ST fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Analysis
Accrington ST make the trip to Abbey Stadium to face Cambridge United in League One, Regular Season - 34. The match kicks off on Saturday 19 February 2022 at 15:00 UTC.
Form & Momentum
Cambridge United have collected 1.20 PPG across 10 League One outings this season: 3W 3D 4L. Last five: W D L L D. They are averaging 0.80 goals per game and conceding 1.00 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in just 30% of their matches, indicating a tendency toward clean sheets or low-scoring outcomes.
Cambridge United at Abbey Stadium this season: 3W 4D 3L from 10 home games — 1.30 PPG on home soil. At home they are averaging 1.10 goals scored and 1.10 conceded per game.
Accrington ST's overall League One record this term: 4W 4D 2L from 10 games (1.60 PPG). Last five: L D L W W. Their scoring rate of 1.30 per game is modest, conceding 0.80 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. Defensively, 0.80 goals conceded per game is elite-level — a side this difficult to score against is a real threat to Over 2.5 and BTTS Yes. 4 clean sheets in 10 outings (40%) underlines their defensive solidity.
Accrington ST's form when playing away from home: 2W 3D 5L across 10 road games this term (0.90 PPG). Away from home they average 0.90 goals scored and 1.80 conceded per game. Their away PPG of 0.90 is notably below their overall 1.60 — form away from home has been a clear weakness this season.
A near-identical PPG reading — 1.20 for Cambridge United, 1.60 for Accrington ST — means the form record is uninstructive on result selection. The goals and market sections will carry greater evidential weight.
H2H History
The head-to-head record is closely matched — Cambridge United lead 0W to 1W over the last 1 encounters, with 0 draws, though neither side has established a commanding advantage.
Attacking output has been a hallmark of this fixture. At 3.0 goals per game across 1 meetings, the Over 2.5 has a statistically grounded case from the head-to-head record alone. The most recent clash, on 14 Aug 2021, ended 1–2 with Accrington ST winning.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 3.0 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.
Trading & In-Play
Cambridge United — key trading statistics (31 games, 14 at home): they score before half-time in 71% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 88% of the time; BTTS occurs in 50% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 50% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 36%.
Accrington ST — key trading statistics (31 games, 14 at away): they score before half-time in 64% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 75% of the time; BTTS occurs in 43% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 50% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 36%.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Cambridge United 58% versus Accrington ST 55%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Cambridge United 48% | Accrington ST 52%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Cambridge United 1.24 xG and Accrington ST 0.88 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Cambridge United attack 0.888 / defence 1.109 | Accrington ST attack 0.646 / defence 1.275. League average goals — home 1.099 / away 1.223. Accrington ST bring a strong defensive rating of 1.275 — this is suppressing Cambridge United's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Data: 31 Cambridge United games / 31 Accrington ST games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Cambridge United 45% | Draw 30% | Accrington ST 26%. Fair-value odds: Cambridge United 2.22 | Draw 3.33 | Accrington ST 3.85. Cambridge United hold a narrow Poisson edge at 45% — the draw (30%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 36% | BTTS probability 42% | Total xG 2.12. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 64% — total xG of 2.12 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS probability of 42% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Picks & Verdict
On the Poisson output, Cambridge United are the pick at 45% — moderate model lean. Draw probability of 30% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Cambridge United if the outright odds are short.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.12 combined xG gives a 36% probability to Under 2.5 — Poisson-only — limited corroboration.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is No at 42%. Form rates corroborate: Cambridge United 50% | Accrington ST 40% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Cambridge United vs Accrington ST | Competition: League One, Regular Season - 34 | Venue: Abbey Stadium • Kick-off: Saturday 19 Feb 2022, 15:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Cambridge United 45% | Draw 30% | Accrington ST 26% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 36% | BTTS 42% | xG Cambridge United 1.24 / Accrington ST 0.88 • Poisson strength factors: Cambridge United attack 0.888 / def 1.109 | Accrington ST attack 0.646 / def 1.275 | league avg home 1.099 / away 1.223 • Poisson stance: Cambridge United (45%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.24
Cambridge United xG
Expected Goals
0.88
Accrington ST xG
42%
BTTS
63%
Over 1.5
36%
Over 2.5
17%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Cambridge United vs Accrington ST kick off?
Cambridge United vs Accrington ST kicked off at 15:00 on Saturday 19 February 2022 at Abbey Stadium.
What was the final score in Cambridge United vs Accrington ST?
Cambridge United 2 - 0 Accrington ST.
Where is Cambridge United vs Accrington ST being played?
The match is being played at Abbey Stadium.
What competition is Cambridge United vs Accrington ST part of?
Cambridge United vs Accrington ST is a Regular Season - 34 fixture in the League One (England).
Who is favourite to win Cambridge United vs Accrington ST?
Our statistical model gives Cambridge United a 45% chance of winning, Accrington ST a 26% chance, and a 30% chance of a draw — making Cambridge United the favourite.
Will both teams score in Cambridge United vs Accrington ST?
Our model estimates a 42% probability that both Cambridge United and Accrington ST will score (BTTS).
Will Cambridge United vs Accrington ST have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 36%.
What is the head-to-head record between Cambridge United and Accrington ST?
Record (1 meetings): Cambridge United 0W | Draws 0 | Accrington ST 1W.
What form are Cambridge United and Accrington ST in?
Cambridge United (all comps): 3W-3D-4L in 10 | 1.20 PPG | GF 0.80 / GA 1.00 | L5 W-D-L-L-D. Accrington ST (all comps): 4W-4D-2L in 10 | 1.60 PPG | GF 1.30 / GA 0.80 | L5 L-D-L-W-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
The model rates Cambridge United's attack at 0.89x the league average against Accrington ST's defence at 1.27x — combine the two and it projects 1.24 expected goals for the hosts. Flip it around — Accrington ST's attack (0.65x) against Cambridge United's defence (1.11x) — and the away total comes out at 0.88.
These ratings are built from 31/31 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 14.8% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 0-0 (13.7%), 1-0 (13.2%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 42% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Cambridge United Win
45%
2.25
30%
3.37
26%
3.87
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 0
14.9%
Home win
Most likely
1 – 1
13.1%
Draw
0 – 0
12.0%
Draw
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.24
Cambridge United xG
Total xG
2.12
0.88
Accrington ST xG
2.25
45%
Home win
3.37
30%
Draw
3.87
26%
Away win
Goals Markets
63%
Over 1.5
1.59
37%
Under 1.5
2.70
36%
Over 2.5
2.78
64%
Under 2.5
1.56
17%
Over 3.5
5.88
83%
Under 3.5
1.20
6%
Over 4.5
16.67
94%
Under 4.5
1.06
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
42%
BTTS Yes
2.39
58%
BTTS No
1.72
Clean Sheet
42%
2.40
29%
3.47
Win to Nil
19%
5.40
7%
13.42
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 12.0 | 10.5 | 4.6 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 14.9 | 13.1 | 5.7 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 9.3 | 8.1 | 3.6 | 1.0 | 0.2 | – |
| 3 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – |
| 4 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.1 | – | – |
| 5 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Cambridge United vs Accrington ST?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.8%.
How many goals are Cambridge United and Accrington ST expected to score?
The model projects 1.24 expected goals for Cambridge United and 0.88 for Accrington ST, a combined total of 2.12.
How confident is the prediction model for Cambridge United vs Accrington ST?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 45%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
Across their last 31 outings, Cambridge United have picked up 1.23 PPG on a 9W 11D 11L record — W-D-L-L-D across the most recent five.
Accrington ST's form line: 12W 7D 12L from 31 games, 1.39 PPG, last five L-D-L-W-W.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 1.23 PPG for Cambridge United against 1.39 for Accrington ST. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
Home & Away Splits
On home soil, Cambridge United have posted 1.43 PPG from 14 outings (5W 5D 4L).
On the road, Accrington ST have gone 3W 3D 8L from 14 away games — 0.86 PPG when travelling. That's a step down from their 1.39 PPG overall record — away form has been the weaker part of Accrington ST's season.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Cambridge United come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Scoring & Defensive Trends
Cambridge United are averaging 1.29 goals scored and 1.45 conceded per game recently; Accrington ST are on 1.32 scored and 1.52 conceded.
Last 31 Results — League One
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Cambridge United
Current Season
Accrington ST
Current Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Cambridge United and Accrington ST in coming into this match?
Cambridge United have gone 9W 11D 11L in their last 31 games (1.23 PPG), while Accrington ST have gone 12W 7D 12L in their last 31 (1.39 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Cambridge United at home or Accrington ST away?
Cambridge United's home record (1.43 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Cambridge United at home: 1.43 PPG; Accrington ST away: 0.86 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
On record, these two have faced off 6 times since August 2021 — enough meetings to establish some real patterns. The pairing has crossed competitions too — League One, League Two all feature in the head-to-head log. They last met on 7 March 2026, roughly 5 months ago.
Records & Recent Trends
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Cambridge United have gone 2W 0D 1L from 3 meetings on their own ground against Accrington ST — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 6 Meetings
3
Cambridge United
1
Draws
2
Accrington ST
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Cambridge United and Accrington ST?
From 6 meetings on record, Cambridge United have won 3, Accrington ST have won 2, and 1 have been drawn.
When did Cambridge United and Accrington ST last play each other?
They last met on 7 March 2026, when Accrington ST 1-1 Cambridge United.
Who has won more matches between Cambridge United and Accrington ST?
Cambridge United have the better head-to-head record, with 3 wins from 6 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
Cambridge United are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 71% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 36% of the time.
Accrington ST are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 64% of their matches.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Cambridge United 50%, Accrington ST 43% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 50% (Cambridge United) and 50% (Accrington ST).
On the defensive side: Cambridge United keep a clean sheet in 36% of their matches; Accrington ST in 43%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Cambridge United home games / Accrington ST away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Cambridge United play Accrington ST?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 50% of Cambridge United's recent matches and 43% of Accrington ST's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Cambridge United vs Accrington ST usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 50% of Cambridge United's recent games and 50% of Accrington ST's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Cambridge United and Accrington ST tend to score early?
Cambridge United have had a goal before half-time in 71% of their recent matches, Accrington ST in 64% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Cambridge United cruise to a comfortable 2-0 victory over Accrington ST.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Cambridge United beat Accrington ST 2-0 at Abbey Stadium, Regular Season - 34, in the League One. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Cambridge United 1.24 xG and Accrington ST 0.88 xG, a combined 2.12. The scoreboard read 2-0 for 2 actual goals. Accrington ST landed 0.9 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Cambridge United attack 0.89 / defence 1.11 against Accrington ST attack 0.65 / defence 1.27, drawn from 31/31 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Cambridge United 45% | Draw 30% | Accrington ST 26%, with Cambridge United to win its most likely call at 45%. That is exactly how it finished — the model's leading outcome was vindicated.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 36%. The game delivered 2, so it stayed under — a call the model got right. Over 1.5 had been 63% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 42% and the match did not — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 50% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Cambridge United 48%, Accrington ST 52%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 56%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Cambridge United's trading profile (31 games, 14 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 58% of their matches — today it did not.
Accrington ST's trading profile (31 games, 14 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 55% of their matches — today it did not.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Cambridge United 1.23 PPG, Accrington ST 1.39 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Cambridge United win broke the near-deadlock. Cambridge United (home/away splits) conceded 0 against a 1.29 average — tighter than their form line. Accrington ST (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 0.86 scoring average — below par going forward.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 3 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit). The numbers read this fixture well — the outcome largely followed the script the data laid out beforehand.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.