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Cambridge United vs Coventry

16 September 2017 at 15:00Abbey Stadium, Cambridge
Referee: Mark Heywood

Match Summary

Cambridge United defeated Coventry 2:1. The match was played in League Two 2017.

Rivalry since 2016

Cambridge United vs Coventry Head to Head Results· 2

Cambridge United and Coventry have met 2 times — Cambridge United won 1, Coventry won 1, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2016. A combined 8 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 4.00 per match (5 for the home side, 3 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 match (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–1 in 2018.

Drawn
0
·
Total goals
8 · 4.0/match
Both scored
1/2 · 50%
Over 2.5
2/2 · 100%

Recent Meetings

30/01/18League Two
Match Details
04/12/16FA Cup
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Highest-scoring game: 31 v 2018

Recent Form

WWonDDrawnLLost

In their last 6 matches, Cambridge United have recorded 2 wins, 3 draws and 1 defeat. Coventry show 3 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses 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.

3.5

Average goals per game

100%

Games with 3+ goals

100%

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
0
2 meetings

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (100%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (34%) — 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.

30 Jan 201817/181.85/3.44/4.73
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16 Sept 201717/182.78/3.21/2.73
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Market Summary

Margin: 3.7%

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 35.9%Draw 31.2%Away 36.6%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.703.102.70
Max2.853.302.75
Market favourite: · Even contest

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 market34.2%30.3%35.5%
Public market34.9%29.6%35.5%

Cambridge United vs Coventry — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Cambridge United
Result vs. Market: Coventry (37%)

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.

Cambridge UnitedHalf-time:10Coventry
5Shots18
4Shots on target9

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: Cambridge United

W 145D 108L 152
Over 2.547
Goals scored499

Away Record: Coventry

W 22D 9L 15
Over 2.544
Goals scored64

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 14 May 2026