- Home form: Cambridge United are unbeaten in their last 5 games in all competitions (W2, D3).
- Away form: Blackpool FC have lost 4 of their last 5 matches in all competitions and arrive at Abbey Stadium on the back of a 2-match losing streak.
Cambridge United are the team to side with in the draw no bet line
Cambridge United come into this game against Blackpool as the slight favorite at 2.0, but that seems a bit high for Ian Evatt's side who currently sit in 15th with 8 points from 7 games, against Neil Harris' The U's who sit 6th with 13 points from 8. That gives Cambridge a better platform to take something from Saturday's game and they also have the momentum behind them heading into this fixture having not lost in their last 5 (W2, D3).
Their most recent results have seen them hold Oxford United to a 1-1 draw away in League One 2026/2027, before beating Gillingham 1-4 away in the EFL Trophy 2026/2027, and then they played out another 1-1 draw at home to AFC Wimbledon in League One 2026/2027.
Blackpool’s open away performances suggest both teams will score
Recent results
The Seasiders are coming off a 2-2 draw at home to Bromley in League One 2026/2027, a 2-4 defeat at home to Plymouth Argyle in League One 2026/2027 and a 3-2 away defeat to Wigan Athletic in the EFL Trophy 2026/2027.
Style and form
They have been playing a more proactive style under Evatt, where the team plays with possession and applies pressure, however, results haven't quite been matching the intent and they have lost 4 of their last 5.
- Jerry Yates is Blackpool's top scorer this season with 2 goals in 5 League One 2026/2027 appearances, so he is the Seasiders' most likely route to goal, but Cambridge are looking to create chances on the break so that could make for a close encounter.
- Ben Knight is their spark with 3 goals in 8 League One 2026/2027 games, and he has been the sharpest edge that Harris' team have had in attack so far.
- Cambridge United at 2.0 looks the best option here, but Blackpool's goal threat and their open style of play on their recent away days suggest this won't be a cake walk for The U's.
The U’s can edge a close one
Cambridge's slower, more compact style should clash nicely with Blackpool's more high-tempo build-up and pressing game, so it'll be interesting to see how the game develops. An interesting angle on this game is Both Teams to Score at 1.55 as Cambridge are a constant threat at home and Blackpool are conceding 2.00 goals per-game on their travels.
Neil Harris has made The U's compact and flexible with a 3-4-2-1/3-5-2 system that allows them to sit deep and block, then push into transitions quickly.
