Fleetwood Town vs Cambridge United
29th January 1500hrs
Football – England – EFL League One
Pick Away Win
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 16/5 odds taken 1308 GMT, Friday 28 January
Stephen Crainey’s Fleetwood Town and Mark Bonner’s Cambridge United meet in EFL League One action this Saturday at Highbury Stadium. The Cod Army hover dangerously close to the drop zone at present, while the U’s find themselves in mid-table. Town are seven points below United, but the hosts are the slight favourites in this one. Take a look at the latest odds and top tips for this League One matchup.
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Fleetwood Town Preview – Will the Cod Army make home advantage count?
Simon Grayson left Fleetwood Town in November, with the club finally appointing his permanent replacement in late December. Former Scotland international Stephen Crainey took over the managerial reigns at Highbury Stadium.
Fleetwood’s results have certainly improved post-Grayson, with the club winning four of their last eight in League One. However, after back-to-back wins over Doncaster Rivers and Rotherham United to kick off 2022 in style, Town have taken just one point from the last two.
Fleetwood were involved in a six-goal thriller with Plymouth Argyle in midweek, scoring two last-gasp goals to earn a valuable point on home soil. Can they follow that up with a vital victory this weekend? The hosts are the bookies’ favourites at 19/20.
Cambridge United Preview – Can the U’s extend winning league run?
Cambridge United were promoted after finishing runners-up in the 2020-21 EFL League Two campaign. The U’s have had a solid season in the third tier so far, taking a more than respectable 36 points from 27 league games. Mark Bonner’s boys have won nine, drawn nine and lost nine.
Cambridge head to Lancashire in fine fettle, securing three straight League One wins over Lincoln City, Doncaster Rovers and Crewe Alexandra. They had won five league and cup matches in a row before losing out to Rotherham on penalties in a Football League Trophy encounter on Tuesday.
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After taking 13 points from the last 21 on offer, Cambridge are now ten points away from sixth and 14 clear of 22nd. Can they keep up their fine form with a win in Fleetwood this weekend?
Fleetwood Town vs Cambridge United Betting Advice
The meeting at Abbey Stadium back in September was the first league fixture between the pair since a non-league clash back in April 2012. They did lock horns in the FA Cup in November 2014, with Cambridge running out 1-0 winners on home soil.
The reverse fixture a few months ago was a thriller, as United and Town played out a four-goal draw. Paddy Lane levelled for Fleetwood with 14 minutes to go to earn the visitors a point.
Key Facts – Fleetwood Town vs Cambridge United Betting Tip
- Fleetwood have won four of their last eight League One games
- Cambridge have won three league matches on the spin
- The reverse fixture in September ended in an entertaining 2-2 draw
Fleetwood have improved of late, while Cambridge’s five-game winning run ended in midweek. Both teams will want the points from this one, but we fancy the visitors to edge it. Take a look at the solid price of 16/5 for the U’s to secure a fourth consecutive League One win.
Joe Ironside has been Cambridge’s main man this season, scoring 12 League One goals already. Ironside is available at the top odds of 13/2 to net the opening goal of this game.
The best betting odds for Fleetwood Town vs Cambridge United
Fleetwood Town to win: 19/20 at Bet365
Draw: 23/10 at Bet365
Cambridge United to win: 16/5 at Bet365
