Cambridge United vs Colchester United – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
1:1
17/02/2026 at 14:45 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • League Two - Round 33
  • Referee: Brown D. (Eng)

Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
0.950.83
Ball possession
43%57%
Total shots
149
Shots on target
23
Big chances
02
Corner kicks
53
Passes
65% (233/357)72% (348/483)
Yellow cards
22
Expected goals (xG)
0.950.83
xG on target (xGOT)
0.671.01
Total shots
149
Shots on target
23
Shots off target
61
Blocked shots
65
Shots inside the box
106
Shots outside the box
43
Hit the woodwork
11
Headed goals
11
Big chances
02
Corner kicks
53
Touches in opposition box
2621
Accurate through passes
00
Offsides
22
Free kicks
119
Passes
65% (233/357)72% (348/483)
Long passes
28% (23/81)36% (37/104)
Passes in final third
59% (79/134)53% (70/131)
Crosses
16% (3/19)33% (2/6)
Expected assists (xA)
0.820.32
Throw ins
3225
Fouls
911
Tackles
57% (13/23)75% (12/16)
Duels won
6365
Clearances
1637
Interceptions
1615
Errors leading to shot
00
Errors leading to goal
00
Goalkeeper saves
21
xGOT faced
1.010.67
Goals prevented
0.01-0.33

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (1 - 1)
  • 3', 1 - 0, Watts K. , Knight B. (A),
  • 22', Bishop T. 🟨,
  • 30', 1 - 1, Payne J. ,
  • 43', Purrington B. 🟨,
  • 2nd Half (0 - 0)
  • 63', Edwards O. , Akachukwu R. ,
  • 71', Bishop T. , Barbrook F. ,
  • 71', Tovide S. , Goodwin W. ,
  • 72', Brophy J. , Smith K. ,
  • 72', Appere L. , Lavery S. ,
  • 72', Purrington B. , Bennett L. ,
  • 84', Gibbons J. 🟨,
  • 90+5', Read A. 🟨,

Highlights

Chances of winning


Cambridge United
49%
Draw
29.2%
Colchester United
21.8%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
39.1% 29.1% 31.8%

Our Initial ML Estimation

39% 29.2% 31.9%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Cambridge United has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+9.9%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting increased confidence in Cambridge United's performance.
  • Colchester United has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-10%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, and Colchester United might be facing challenges that affect their performance.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Cambridge United than the current prediction. (-10%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests that there may be underlying issues with Cambridge United that the model has picked up on.
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Colchester United than the current prediction. (+10.1%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests that Colchester United could outperform expectations, possibly based on recent matchups or player stats.
  • Cambridge United - Colchester United Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.91
    (2.34)
    3.19
    (3.15)
    4.27
    (2.88)
    7.1%
    (9.3%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.00
    What is the prediction for Cambridge United - Colchester United?
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by High ROI users:
    • DNB - Cambridge (1.40) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
  • Users Predictions: Cambridge United will win (12 of 13 users predict this - 92.31%).
    Confidence interval (95%): 77.83%100%.
  • High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): Cambridge United will win (8 of 9 users predict this - 88.89%) 🥈 Silver Tip.
  • Overall votes from High ROI Users Predictions (including all markets): 10 high ROI users predict this event. Cambridge (votes: 9 - 90%). Colchester (votes: 1 - 10%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:0.
  • Preview Facts
    • This match features a clash between the league leader and a mid-table team (ranked 2 in the zone Promotion ~ League One and 12).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Cambridge won 2.
    • Cambridge is currently in amazing form (last 5 games: 4 wins).
    • Colchester has been unpredictable lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
    • Cambridge may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • In this match, Cambridge is seen as the favorite.
    • There will not play in Cambridge: Kouassi K. (Hamstring Injury) Mayor A. (Inactive) Morrison M. (Injury)
    • There will not play in Colchester: Mbick M. (Inactive) Perry B. (Knee Injury)
    • There are questionable in Cambridge: Bradshaw Z. (Inactive) Hoddle G. (Inactive)
    • There are questionable in Colchester: Anderson H. (Inactive) Iandolo E. (Injury)
    • In the last 14 head-to-head matches, Cambridge won 6 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 15:21. (average 1.1:1.5).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Cambridge won 4 matches, drew 1 match, lost 2 matches, and goals 10:7. (average 1.4:1).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Cambridge United - Colchester United were as follows:
    19.08.2025 Colchester United - Cambridge United 1:2
    03.08.2024 Colchester United - Cambridge United 6:0
    17.10.2023 Cambridge United - Colchester United 1:2
    Latest results of Cambridge United
    Latest results of Colchester United
    English League Two Table
    2025/26
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Bromley392213462:362679
    2MK Dons392111776:403674
    3Cambridge Utd382012656:282872
    4Notts Co382171065:392670
    5Swindon392161263:451869
    6Salford392141454:48667
    7Grimsby3817111056:401662
    8Chesterfield391614961:52962
    9Crewe391791358:471160
    10Walsall391791348:41760
    11Oldham371513944:311358
    12Barnet3915121249:43657
    13Fleetwood3914121348:46254
    14Colchester3814111350:41953
    15Accrington381391638:42-448
    16Gillingham3811121544:56-1245
    17Bristol Rovers391342240:60-2043
    18Cheltenham381191843:65-2242
    19Shrewsbury391182037:63-2641
    20Tranmere39992148:69-2136
    21Crawley396132036:60-2431
    22Newport39872439:67-2831
    23Harrogate39792329:58-2930
    24Barrow38782336:63-2729

          Promotion ~ League One
          Promotion ~ League Two (Play Offs: Semi~finals)
          Relegation ~ National League