- Cambridge United are unbeaten in 5 matches across all current competitions (2 wins, 3 draws), while Blackpool are on a 2-match losing streak after losing 4 of their last 5.
- Cambridge United have 13 points from 8 games (6th in League One 2026/2027) and Blackpool have 8 points from 7 (15th) so the U's have built a much better platform.
- In League One 2026/2027 at home, Cambridge have won 2, drawn 1 and lost 1 from 4 games, averaging 1.75 goals scored per game.
Cagey contest on the cards at Abbey Stadium
Neil Harris has set up a clever, compact, counter-attacking side with a pragmatic 3-4-2-1/3-5-2 system that has adapted well to League One 2026/2027 and he's getting some really good performances out of his team.
Ben Knight is the main spark in this Cambridge United side, having scored 3 times in 8 League One 2026/2027 matches so far. He's been Cambridge's sharpest edge in what has been a relatively blunt attack and he'll be looking to outwit the Seasiders on Saturday.
Cambridge United are the bookmakers' favourites for this game at 1/1, with Blackpool at 12/5 and the draw 53/20.
Harris’ side have a better platform
Cambridge United are very useful value at the given odds because they are unbeaten in 5 and have built a strong platform for this contest with 13 points from 8. Blackpool arrive here on the back of a 2-match losing run and have accumulated just 8 points from 7, so I think the hosts have a good chance of grinding this out.
Blackpool's last 3 results include a 2-2 home draw with Bromley in League One 2026/2027, a 2-4 home loss to Plymouth Argyle in League One 2026/2027, and a 3-2 away defeat to Wigan Athletic in the EFL Trophy 2026/2027.
Both Teams to Score looks the best angle
Ian Evatt has his Blackpool side playing a proactive, possession-first game with high pressing. Evatt's team are more flexible in their shapes, but the results haven't yet matched the intent.
Jerry Yates is their main man up top with 2 goals in 5 League One 2026/2027 appearances and he remains the Seasiders' clearest route to goal.
Both Teams to Score at 11/20 is an interesting bet here because Blackpool are open on their away games and Cambridge have enough of a threat at home to suggest we'll see action at both ends. The U's should nick it in the end but at the prices it's best to side with the goal lines and the attacking upside that Blackpool bring.
