Cambridge United vs Bradford – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson model rates Bradford at 36%, yet other data sources diverge — this Cambridge United vs Bradford fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Analysis & Preview
A League One encounter, Regular Season - 30 sees Bradford travel to Abbey Stadium to take on Cambridge United. The game is scheduled for Tuesday 9 February 2027, 19:45 UTC.
Form Analysis
Looking at all fixtures this season, Cambridge United stand at 4W 4D 2L from 10 League One matches — 1.60 PPG. Last five: D W D L W. Offensively they are averaging 1.60 goals per game, with 0.90 conceded. 4 clean sheets in 10 games (40%) reflects a solid defensive base. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. Cambridge United have played only a handful of League One games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
Cambridge United's home record at Abbey Stadium: 5W 3D 2L from 10 League One appearances (1.80 PPG). They are averaging 2.10 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. 4 home clean sheets from 10 games (40%) — a solid defensive base on their own ground. BTTS has landed in 60% of their home matches — a rate that supports the Yes angle in this fixture.
Bradford — All Games: 3W 3D 4L from 10 League One fixtures this season — 1.20 PPG. Last five: L W W L L. Their scoring rate of 1.00 per game is modest, conceding 1.10 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Bradford have played only a handful of League One games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
When travelling in League One this season, Bradford have posted 4W 1D 5L from 10 away outings — 1.30 PPG. Away from home they average 1.10 goals scored and 1.30 conceded per game.
The form figures are too closely matched to derive a directional pick: Cambridge United 1.60 PPG, Bradford 1.20 PPG. Look to other data sets to build the analysis.
H2H Record
The H2H landscape is flat: 1 previous encounters have yielded 1 wins for Cambridge United, 0 for Bradford and 0 draws. A neutral reading in isolation.
Goals have been a feature of this fixture. The last 1 meetings have averaged 3.0 per game — a rate that gives the Over 2.5 market a solid historical foundation. The most recent clash, on 1 Sep 2026, ended 2–1 with Cambridge United 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.
In-Play Data
Cambridge United trading profile (50 games, 25 at home): they score before half-time in 68% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 70% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 50% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 56% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 48% of games (home games); they keep a clean sheet 40% of the time.
Bradford trading profile (50 games, 25 at away): they score before half-time in 72% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 89% of the time; BTTS occurs in 60% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 60% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Cambridge United 50% versus Bradford 54%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Cambridge United 38% | Bradford 48%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Cambridge United 1.32 xG and Bradford 1.33 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 0.996 / defence 1.290 | Bradford attack 0.808 / defence 0.869. League average goals — home 1.532 / away 1.272. Data: 4 Cambridge United games / 50 Bradford games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Cambridge United 36% | Draw 29% | Bradford 36%. Fair-value odds: Cambridge United 2.78 | Draw 3.45 | Bradford 2.78. The draw (29%) is the Poisson-preferred outcome — neither side is more likely to win than to draw, making draw-inclusive markets the most model-aligned approach.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 49% | BTTS probability 55% | Total xG 2.65. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 49%/51% — the total xG of 2.65 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 55% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Our Verdict
The Poisson model's preferred outcome is the draw at 29% — neither side is more likely to win than to draw. Draw-inclusive markets are the most model-aligned approach. Home win at 36% and away win at 36% are close enough that backing either outright carries significant draw exposure.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.65 combined xG gives a 49% probability to Under 2.5 — Poisson-only — limited corroboration.
Poisson assigns a 55% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate: Cambridge United 60% | Bradford 50% BTTS from recent games.
The outsider holds a 36% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Cambridge United vs Bradford | Competition: League One, Regular Season - 30 | Venue: Abbey Stadium • Kick-off: Tuesday 9 Feb 2027, 19:45 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Cambridge United 36% | Draw 29% | Bradford 36% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 49% | BTTS 55% | xG Cambridge United 1.32 / Bradford 1.33 • Poisson strength factors: Cambridge United attack 0.996 / def 1.290 | Bradford attack 0.808 / def 0.869 | league avg home 1.532 / away 1.272 • Poisson stance: Draw (29%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.32
Cambridge United xG
Expected Goals
1.33
Bradford xG
55%
BTTS
76%
Over 1.5
49%
Over 2.5
28%
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 Bradford kick off?
Cambridge United vs Bradford is scheduled to kick off at 19:45 on Tuesday 9 February 2027 at Abbey Stadium.
Where is Cambridge United vs Bradford being played?
The match is being played at Abbey Stadium.
What competition is Cambridge United vs Bradford part of?
Cambridge United vs Bradford is a Regular Season - 30 fixture in the League One (England).
Who is favourite to win Cambridge United vs Bradford?
Our statistical model gives Cambridge United a 36% chance of winning, Bradford a 36% chance, and a 29% chance of a draw, making this a very evenly-matched fixture.
Will both teams score in Cambridge United vs Bradford?
Our model estimates a 55% probability that both Cambridge United and Bradford will score (BTTS).
Will Cambridge United vs Bradford have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 49%.
What is the head-to-head record between Cambridge United and Bradford?
Record (1 meetings): Cambridge United 1W | Draws 0 | Bradford 0W.
What form are Cambridge United and Bradford in?
Cambridge United (all comps): 4W-4D-2L in 10 | 1.60 PPG | GF 1.60 / GA 0.90 | L5 D-W-D-L-W. Bradford (all comps): 3W-3D-4L in 10 | 1.20 PPG | GF 1.00 / GA 1.10 | L5 L-W-W-L-L.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
The model rates Cambridge United's attack at 1.00x the league average against Bradford's defence at 0.87x — combine the two and it projects 1.32 expected goals for the hosts. The same calculation in reverse, Bradford's attack versus Cambridge United's defence, projects 1.33 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 4/50 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 14.0% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 0-0 (8.7%), 1-2 (8.2%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 31% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Bradford Win
36%
2.81
29%
3.47
36%
2.81
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
12.4%
Draw
Most likely
0 – 1
9.4%
Away win
1 – 0
9.4%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.32
Cambridge United xG
Total xG
2.65
1.33
Bradford xG
2.81
36%
Home win
3.47
29%
Draw
2.81
36%
Away win
Goals Markets
74%
Over 1.5
1.35
26%
Under 1.5
3.85
49%
Over 2.5
2.04
51%
Under 2.5
1.96
28%
Over 3.5
3.57
72%
Under 3.5
1.39
13%
Over 4.5
7.69
87%
Under 4.5
1.15
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
55%
BTTS Yes
1.81
45%
BTTS No
2.24
Clean Sheet
27%
3.77
27%
3.76
Win to Nil
9%
10.59
9%
10.56
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 7.1 | 9.4 | 6.2 | 2.7 | 0.9 | 0.2 |
| 1 | 9.4 | 12.4 | 8.2 | 3.6 | 1.2 | 0.3 |
| 2 | 6.2 | 8.2 | 5.4 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 2.7 | 3.6 | 2.4 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 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 Bradford?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.0%.
How many goals are Cambridge United and Bradford expected to score?
The model projects 1.32 expected goals for Cambridge United and 1.33 for Bradford, a combined total of 2.65.
How confident is the prediction model for Cambridge United vs Bradford?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 36%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Across their last 50 outings, Cambridge United have picked up 1.78 PPG on a 24W 17D 9L record — D-W-D-L-W across the most recent five. It's still early in the season for Cambridge United, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
Bradford's form line: 23W 10D 17L from 50 games, 1.58 PPG, last five L-W-W-L-L. It's still early in the season for Bradford, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
Form-wise this is close to level: Cambridge United on 1.78 PPG, Bradford on 1.58. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Home Ground vs the Road
On home soil, Cambridge United have posted 2.16 PPG from 25 outings (16W 6D 3L).
On the road, Bradford have gone 8W 5D 12L from 25 away games — 1.16 PPG when travelling. That's a step down from their 1.58 PPG overall record — away form has been the weaker part of Bradford'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.
The Goals Picture
Cambridge United are averaging 1.46 goals scored and 0.78 conceded per game recently; Bradford are on 1.20 scored and 1.12 conceded.
Defensively: Cambridge United have kept a clean sheet in 40% of their games — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 50 Results — League One
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Cambridge United
Early Season
Bradford
Early Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Cambridge United and Bradford in coming into this match?
Cambridge United have gone 24W 17D 9L in their last 50 games (1.78 PPG), while Bradford have gone 23W 10D 17L in their last 50 (1.58 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Cambridge United at home or Bradford away?
Cambridge United's home record (2.16 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Cambridge United at home: 2.16 PPG; Bradford away: 1.16 PPG.
Have Cambridge United or Bradford been keeping clean sheets recently?
Cambridge United have kept a clean sheet in 40% of their recent games, Bradford in 30%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between Cambridge United and Bradford runs to 1 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to September 2026. Every recorded meeting has come in League One. The two were last together as recently as 1 September 2026, so this form is fresh in the memory.
Last 1 Meetings
1
Cambridge United
0
Draws
0
Bradford
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Cambridge United and Bradford?
From 1 meetings on record, Cambridge United have won 1, Bradford have won 0, and 0 have been drawn.
When did Cambridge United and Bradford last play each other?
They last met on 1 September 2026, when Bradford 1-2 Cambridge United.
Who has won more matches between Cambridge United and Bradford?
Cambridge United have the better head-to-head record, with 1 wins from 1 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Cambridge United are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 68% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 48% of the time.
Bradford are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 72% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 12% of those situations.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Cambridge United 56%, Bradford 60% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 48% (Cambridge United) and 60% (Bradford).
On the defensive side: Cambridge United keep a clean sheet in 40% of their matches; Bradford in 28%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Cambridge United home games / Bradford 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 Bradford?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 56% of Cambridge United's games and 60% of Bradford's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Cambridge United vs Bradford usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 48% of Cambridge United's recent games and 60% of Bradford's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Cambridge United and Bradford tend to score early?
Cambridge United have had a goal before half-time in 68% of their recent matches, Bradford in 72% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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