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EFL Trophy | Tue 06 Oct, 19:00

Cambridge United v Northampton Stats

Data last updated: Tue 27 Oct 2026, 13:26 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

Cambridge United face Northampton in EFL Trophy on Tue 06 Oct, 19:00. Cambridge United vs Northampton Town: EFL Trophy Group G clash puts contrasting form under the spotlight. Cambridge's unbeaten run contrasts with Northampton's single win in six matches. Possession also favours Cambridge, albeit more narrowly.

BT4Y lean · price warning

Northampton Asian Handicap +1

  • At 2.15, Northampton Asian Handicap +1 implies roughly 47%, while BT4Y rates the chance closer to 26%.
  • Their attacking activity goes beyond the scoreline: Cambridge average 13.27 shots and 53.45 dangerous attacks per match.
  • The Over 2.5 trend is 100% for Cambridge United and 100% for Northampton, so the goals angle is not just a price call.
  • Cambridge United are carrying more of the scoring load at 4 goals per match, with Northampton at 0.
  • BTTS rates of 100% for Cambridge United and 0% for Northampton show whether the goal expectation is shared or one-sided.
Price warning

Northampton Asian Handicap +1 is still the main football pick, but the current price is short: the market implies about 47% while the model sits nearer 26% (-20.5 pts). Keep staking reduced or wait for a better price unless final team news strengthens the selection. Better value alternative: Over 3.5 Goals shows a +15 pts edge at 2.62.

Why This Pick Is Price-Sensitive

Football case vs market price

The 26% for Northampton Asian Handicap +1 sits against roughly 47% implied by the current price. The Over 2.5 trend is 100% for Cambridge United and 100% for Northampton, so the goals angle is not just a price call. Their attacking activity goes beyond the scoreline: Cambridge average 13.27 shots and 53.45 dangerous attacks per match.

Model chance vs price26% model chance against roughly 47% implied
Negative
The Over 2.5 trend is 100% for Cambridge United.Visible data support
Positive
Cambridge United are carrying more of the scoring load at.Visible data support
Positive
Their attacking activity goes beyond the scoreline: Cambridge average.Article support
Positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

BT4Y analyst view: Under that scoring level is the preferred angle because cambridge did win their previous EFL Trophy meeting 2-0 away from home in September 2022, while the supplied trend shows their last four EFL Trophy meetings with Northampton producing under. Cambridge United are carrying more of the scoring load at that scoring level per match, with Northampton at 0. A 1-1 draw fits Cambridge's strong scoring but consistent home concessions.

Main risk

A 1-1 draw fits Cambridge's strong scoring but consistent home concessions.

Key Data Signals

Northampton Asian Handicap +1 evidence

Cambridge did win their previous EFL Trophy meeting 2-0 away from home in September 2022, while the supplied.

Cambridge United are carrying more of the scoring load at 4 goals per match, with Northampton at 0.

BTTS rates of 100% for Cambridge United and 0% for Northampton show whether the goal expectation is shared or one-sided.

What To Watch In The Data

Northampton Asian Handicap +1 notes

  • The goal line needs both attacking patterns to create box entries, transitions or set-piece pressure.
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Cambridge United4
Avg goals scored
Northampton0
Cambridge United1
Avg goals conceded
Northampton3
Cambridge United100%
BTTS rate
Northampton0%
Cambridge United100%
Over 2.5 goals
Northampton100%
Market aligned with main pickUnder 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · Model 26% vs implied 47% · edge -20.5 pts
2.15
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 75%
1.67
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Over 1.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 88%
1.2
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Over 3.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 53%
2.62
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BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 67%
1.67
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BTTS NoBetMGM guide price · model 37%
2.1
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Under 2.5 Goals does not fully support the current price: recent Over 2.5 rates are 100% for Cambridge United and 100% for Northampton, so the goals line needs support from both scoring profiles.
Market odds

Top available prices first, with more markets available on demand.

Best odds for this sectionOver 2.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · Model 75% vs implied 60% · edge +15 pts
1.67
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Over 8.5 CornersBet365 guide price · model 75%
1.57
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BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 67%
1.67
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Northampton Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 42%
2.68
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Cambridge United Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 63%
1.45
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Cambridge United to WinBet365 guide price · model 55%
1.73
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Northampton to WinBetUK guide price · model 22%
4.1
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Over 2.5 Goals is positive value at the current guide price, but the price only matters if the football route is clear. Use the model-versus-implied gap as the starting point, then check whether the article context, team news and section data actually point towards the same market.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Cambridge United

W
Last 51W 0D 0L
Last 5 record
Last 101W 0D 0L
22 Sep 2026A Gillingham4-1

Northampton

L
Last 50W 0D 1L
Last 5 record
Last 100W 0D 1L
18 Aug 2026H Brighton U210-3
Best odds for this sectionHome / DrawBetMGM guide price · Model 78% vs implied 82% · edge -3.9 pts
1.22
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Northampton Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 42%
2.68
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Cambridge United Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 63%
1.45
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Cambridge United to WinBet365 guide price · model 55%
1.73
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Away / DrawBetfred guide price · model 45%
2
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Northampton to WinBetUK guide price · model 22%
4.1
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DrawBetMGM guide price · model 23%
3.7
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Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

100%Cambridge United Over 2.5
100%Northampton Over 2.5
2.3H2H avg goals
The Over 2.5 trend is mixed: Cambridge United sit at 100% and Northampton sit at 100% with the H2H average at 2.3 goals, so the goals line needs more than one team's recent over rate.

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