AFC Wimbledon vs Cambridge United – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson rates Cambridge United at 41% — the H2H record provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this AFC Wimbledon vs Cambridge United encounter.
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Fixture Analysis
It is a League One clash, Regular Season - 41 as AFC Wimbledon welcome Cambridge United to The Cherry Red Records Stadium. Kick-off is set for Tuesday 13 April 2027 at 18:45 UTC.
Recent Form
Across all League One games this season, AFC Wimbledon have gone 3W 3D 4L from 10 outings — a 1.20 PPG return. Last five: D D L L L. They are averaging 0.70 goals per game and conceding 1.50 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 5 clean sheets from 10 games (50%) is a standout defensive return — they are keeping their net clean in more than half their matches. Both teams have scored in just 30% of their matches, indicating a tendency toward clean sheets or low-scoring outcomes. This season is still relatively young for AFC Wimbledon, so this record blends games from this season and last.
In front of their own supporters this season, AFC Wimbledon have posted 2W 3D 5L at The Cherry Red Records Stadium — 0.90 PPG. At home they are averaging 0.40 goals scored and 1.60 conceded per game. 4 home clean sheets from 10 games (40%) — a solid defensive base on their own ground. At home, both teams have scored in only 20% of games — reinforcing BTTS No as the home-venue-backed angle.
Looking at all fixtures this season, Cambridge United stand at 4W 5D 1L from 10 League One matches — 1.70 PPG. Last five: D D W W D. They are scoring at 1.50 per game and conceding 1.20. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 90% of their matches this season — one of the stronger BTTS rates in the division, making Yes a well-evidenced play. This season is still relatively young for Cambridge United, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Cambridge United away from home this season: 2W 7D 1L from 10 away games — 1.30 PPG on the road. Away from home they average 0.90 goals scored and 0.80 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context.
Despite the home advantage, the form figures favour Cambridge United — 0.50 PPG ahead of the hosts (1.70 vs 1.20). That gap is large enough to take seriously. Draw No Bet on the visitors neutralises home-ground risk while maintaining the form-backed selection.
Head to Head
There is little to separate the sides historically. From 3 previous meetings, AFC Wimbledon have won 0, Cambridge United 2, with 1 draws — a balanced ledger that offers no obvious directional steer on its own.
The last 3 meetings have been tight affairs, averaging just 1.3 goals per game. That low-scoring pattern is a meaningful historical input for the Under 2.5 market. The most recent clash, on 26 Sep 2026, ended 1–1 with a draw.
With a balanced win record and just 1.3 goals per game historically, the H2H points toward a tight, low-scoring contest. Under 2.5 goals has the strongest statistical grounding from the fixture history regardless of which side wins.
In-Play Profile
AFC Wimbledon in-play tendencies (57 games, 28 at home): they score before half-time in 61% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 79% of the time; BTTS occurs in 36% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 39% of games (home games); they fail to score in 42% of games.
Cambridge United in-play tendencies (57 games, 28 at away): they score before half-time in 57% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 71% of the time; BTTS occurs in 50% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 32% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — AFC Wimbledon 42% versus Cambridge United 54%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (AFC Wimbledon 49% | Cambridge United 40%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects AFC Wimbledon 0.91 xG and Cambridge United 1.17 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: AFC Wimbledon attack 0.628 / defence 0.929 | Cambridge United attack 0.977 / defence 1.045. League average goals — home 1.382 / away 1.292. AFC Wimbledon's attack strength of 0.628 is below the league average — the 0.91 xG projection reflects a team that scores at a discount to the division norm. Data: 57 AFC Wimbledon games / 11 Cambridge United games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: AFC Wimbledon 27% | Draw 32% | Cambridge United 41%. Fair-value odds: AFC Wimbledon 3.70 | Draw 3.12 | Cambridge United 2.44. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 32% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 34% | BTTS probability 42% | Total xG 2.08. Under 2.5 is the strongly backed market at 66% probability — total xG of 2.08 sits well below the 2.5 threshold. The model is projecting a tight, low-scoring match based on both sides' defensive quality. BTTS probability of 42% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Our Verdict
Poisson rates Cambridge United as the most likely outcome at 41% — marginal model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. With a 32% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Cambridge United offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win.
The Poisson model projects 2.08 xG in total — Under 2.5 at 34% — strong confidence, supported by form averaging 1.9 goals per game and H2H averaging 1.3 goals per meeting.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 42% on No. Form rates corroborate: AFC Wimbledon 20% | Cambridge United 60% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: AFC Wimbledon vs Cambridge United | Competition: League One, Regular Season - 41 | Venue: The Cherry Red Records Stadium • Kick-off: Tuesday 13 Apr 2027, 18:45 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: AFC Wimbledon 27% | Draw 32% | Cambridge United 41% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 34% | BTTS 42% | xG AFC Wimbledon 0.91 / Cambridge United 1.17 • Poisson strength factors: AFC Wimbledon attack 0.628 / def 0.929 | Cambridge United attack 0.977 / def 1.045 | league avg home 1.382 / away 1.292 • Poisson stance: Cambridge United (41%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
0.91
AFC Wimbledon xG
Expected Goals
1.17
Cambridge United xG
42%
BTTS
62%
Over 1.5
34%
Over 2.5
16%
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 AFC Wimbledon vs Cambridge United kick off?
AFC Wimbledon vs Cambridge United is scheduled to kick off at 18:45 on Tuesday 13 April 2027 at The Cherry Red Records Stadium.
Where is AFC Wimbledon vs Cambridge United being played?
The match is being played at The Cherry Red Records Stadium.
What competition is AFC Wimbledon vs Cambridge United part of?
AFC Wimbledon vs Cambridge United is a Regular Season - 41 fixture in the League One (England).
Who is favourite to win AFC Wimbledon vs Cambridge United?
Our statistical model gives AFC Wimbledon a 27% chance of winning, Cambridge United a 41% chance, and a 32% chance of a draw — making Cambridge United the favourite.
Will both teams score in AFC Wimbledon vs Cambridge United?
Our model estimates a 42% probability that both AFC Wimbledon and Cambridge United will score (BTTS).
Will AFC Wimbledon vs Cambridge United have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 34%.
What is the head-to-head record between AFC Wimbledon and Cambridge United?
Record (3 meetings): AFC Wimbledon 0W | Draws 1 | Cambridge United 2W.
What form are AFC Wimbledon and Cambridge United in?
AFC Wimbledon (all comps): 3W-3D-4L in 10 | 1.20 PPG | GF 0.70 / GA 1.50 | L5 D-D-L-L-L. Cambridge United (all comps): 4W-5D-1L in 10 | 1.70 PPG | GF 1.50 / GA 1.20 | L5 D-D-W-W-D.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
Working from AFC Wimbledon's attack rating (0.63) and Cambridge United's defence rating (1.04), the model arrives at 0.91 expected goals for the home side. The same calculation in reverse, Cambridge United's attack versus AFC Wimbledon's defence, projects 1.17 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 57/11 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 1-1 emerges as the single most likely result, at 15.0%. Close behind: 0-0 (14.2%), 0-1 (12.9%). 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
27%
3.67
32%
3.15
41%
2.44
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
0 – 1
14.7%
Away win
Most likely
1 – 1
13.3%
Draw
0 – 0
12.5%
Draw
Expected Goals & Win Odds
0.91
AFC Wimbledon xG
Total xG
2.08
1.17
Cambridge United xG
3.67
27%
Home win
3.15
32%
Draw
2.44
41%
Away win
Goals Markets
61%
Over 1.5
1.64
39%
Under 1.5
2.56
34%
Over 2.5
2.94
66%
Under 2.5
1.52
16%
Over 3.5
6.25
84%
Under 3.5
1.19
6%
Over 4.5
16.67
94%
Under 4.5
1.06
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
42%
BTTS Yes
2.37
58%
BTTS No
1.73
Clean Sheet
31%
3.23
40%
2.47
Win to Nil
8%
11.83
17%
6.04
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 12.5 | 14.7 | 8.6 | 3.4 | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| 1 | 11.3 | 13.3 | 7.8 | 3.0 | 0.9 | 0.2 |
| 2 | 5.1 | 6.0 | 3.5 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – |
| 4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – |
| 5 | 0.1 | 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 AFC Wimbledon vs Cambridge United?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 15.0%.
How many goals are AFC Wimbledon and Cambridge United expected to score?
The model projects 0.91 expected goals for AFC Wimbledon and 1.17 for Cambridge United, a combined total of 2.08.
How confident is the prediction model for AFC Wimbledon vs Cambridge United?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 41%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
AFC Wimbledon come into this having played 57 games, going 18W 11D 28L for 1.14 points per game. Their last five reads D-D-L-L-L. The sample for AFC Wimbledon is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
On the other side, Cambridge United sit at 1.79 PPG from 57 outings (27W 21D 9L), a run that reads D-D-W-W-D across their last five. The sample for Cambridge United is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Cambridge United carry the stronger recent form of the two, 0.65 PPG clear of AFC Wimbledon — worth weighing alongside whatever the head-to-head and market data say.
Home Ground vs the Road
AFC Wimbledon's home form reads 10W 6D 12L across 28 games on their own ground, a 1.29 PPG return.
Away from home, Cambridge United have taken 1.43 points per game from 28 outings (9W 13D 6L).
The Goals Picture
AFC Wimbledon are averaging 1.02 goals scored and 1.58 conceded per game recently; Cambridge United are on 1.47 scored and 0.82 conceded.
Defensively: Cambridge United in 37% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 57 Results — League One
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
AFC Wimbledon
Blended
Cambridge United
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are AFC Wimbledon and Cambridge United in coming into this match?
AFC Wimbledon have gone 18W 11D 28L in their last 57 games (1.14 PPG), while Cambridge United have gone 27W 21D 9L in their last 57 (1.79 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — AFC Wimbledon at home or Cambridge United away?
Cambridge United's away record (1.43 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — AFC Wimbledon at home: 1.29 PPG; Cambridge United away: 1.43 PPG.
Have AFC Wimbledon or Cambridge United been keeping clean sheets recently?
AFC Wimbledon have kept a clean sheet in 23% of their recent games, Cambridge United in 37%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between AFC Wimbledon and Cambridge United runs to 3 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to October 2021. Every recorded meeting has come in League One. The two were last together as recently as 26 September 2026, so this form is fresh in the memory.
Last 3 Meetings
0
AFC Wimbledon
1
Draws
2
Cambridge United
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between AFC Wimbledon and Cambridge United?
From 3 meetings on record, AFC Wimbledon have won 0, Cambridge United have won 2, and 1 have been drawn.
When did AFC Wimbledon and Cambridge United last play each other?
They last met on 26 September 2026, when Cambridge United 1-1 AFC Wimbledon.
Who has won more matches between AFC Wimbledon and Cambridge United?
Cambridge United have the better head-to-head record, with 2 wins from 3 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
AFC Wimbledon are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 61% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 32% of the time.
Cambridge United see a goal before the break in 57% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 25% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 14% of those situations.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — AFC Wimbledon 36%, Cambridge United 50% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 39% (AFC Wimbledon) and 32% (Cambridge United).
On the defensive side: AFC Wimbledon keep a clean sheet in 32% of their matches; Cambridge United in 36%; AFC Wimbledon have failed to score in 46% of games; Cambridge United in 32%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = AFC Wimbledon home games / Cambridge United away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when AFC Wimbledon play Cambridge United?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 36% of AFC Wimbledon's recent matches and 50% of Cambridge United's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is AFC Wimbledon vs Cambridge United usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 39% of AFC Wimbledon's recent games and 32% of Cambridge United's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do AFC Wimbledon and Cambridge United tend to score early?
AFC Wimbledon have had a goal before half-time in 61% of their recent matches, Cambridge United in 57% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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