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Blackpool vs Cambridge United

8 October 2016 at 15:00Bloomfield Road (Blackpool, Lancashire)

Match Summary

Blackpool and Cambridge United drew 1:1. The match was played in League Two 2016.

Rivalry since 2017

Blackpool vs Cambridge United Head to Head Results· 5

Blackpool and Cambridge United have met 5 times — Blackpool won 2, Cambridge United won 1, with 2 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2017. Blackpool leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 5 meetings. A combined 15 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.00 per match (8 for the home side, 7 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 3 matches (60%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 3 games (60%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Blackpool are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–4 in 2024.

Drawn
2
·
Total goals
15 · 3.0/match
Both scored
3/5 · 60%
Over 2.5
3/5 · 60%

Recent Meetings

11/03/25League One
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24/08/24League One
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06/04/24League One
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16/12/23League One
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14/01/17League Two
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Highest-scoring game: 44 v 2024

Recent Form

WWonDDrawnLLost

In their last 6 matches, Blackpool have recorded 5 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat. 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

0%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

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
2 meetings

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (0%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (50%) — 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.

10 Aug 201616/171.95/3.59/4.07
14/01/1716/172.64/3.30/2.83

Market Summary

Margin: 3.6%

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 51.2%Draw 27.8%Away 24.6%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.953.404.00
Max1.963.704.11
Market favourite:Blackpool · 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 market49.8%26.5%23.7%
Public market49.9%26.3%23.7%

Blackpool vs Cambridge United — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Draw
Result vs. Market: Blackpool (51%)

Result differed from 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.

BlackpoolHalf-time:01Cambridge United
16Shots4
6Shots on target3

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: Blackpool

W 18D 16L 12
Over 2.550
Goals scored69

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