Cambridge United vs Northampton: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Northampton travel to face Cambridge United on Tuesday 28 July in the Friendlies Clubs – the ball rolls at 19:30 WAT.
Current form
Cambridge United, last 5: WWWLD Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Preston, away. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 0.8 conceded per game.
Northampton, last 5: WDLLL Their latest outing: 3–1 win over Southend, away. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game.
Momentum favours Cambridge United, collecting 1.8 points per game to 0.7 for Northampton.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Cambridge United 1.4 xG, Northampton 1.1 xG – a total near 2.6. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 50%, GG 57%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Cambridge United 46%, draw 25%, Northampton 29%.
GG/NG: GG (57%) at 1.65.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (74%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Cambridge United 1–1 Northampton. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Cambridge United46%fair 2.19 · @2.00
Draw25%fair 4.01 · @3.50
Northampton29%fair 3.41 · @3.10
2.59Expected goals
1.44Cambridge United xG
1.15Northampton xG
57%Both score
50%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
1–011%
2–19%
0–19%
2–08%
0–07%
From our goals model: Cambridge United 1.4 – 1.1 Northampton expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Team ratings (Betarazi)
Cambridge United
Northampton
Attack vs Friendlies Clubs average
-9%
+2%
Goals conceded vs average
-30%
-13%
Our expected goals here
1.37
1.15
Our own ratings from every Friendlies Clubs result in the last 14 months, recent games counting more. Attack +20% = scores 20% more than an average side; goals conceded −20% = a tighter defence than average. They feed into every chance on this page.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Cambridge United to win✗
46%
2.19
2.00
Double chance
Either team to win✗
75%
1.33
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
57%
1.75
1.65
Draw no bet
Cambridge United (draw no bet)
61%
1.64
–
Asian handicap
Northampton +1 (Asian handicap)✓
72%
1.38
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
74%
1.35
1.25
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
50%
1.99
1.77
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
71%
1.40
1.35
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
88%
1.14
–
First team to score
Cambridge United to score first✗
52%
1.94
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
43%
2.32
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Cambridge United / FT Cambridge United✗
26%
3.86
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.15
–
Recent results
Cambridge United – last 6
WWWLDD
24 Jul
@ Preston
1–0
W
14 Jul
@ Southend
2–1
W
11 Jul
@ Cambridge City
3–1
W
21 Apr
vs Grimsby
1–2
L
16 Apr
@ Bromley
0–0
D
6 Apr
@ Cheltenham
1–1
D
1.3Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
67%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Northampton – last 6
WDLLLL
22 Jul
@ Southend
3–1
W
18 Jul
vs Coventry
0–0
D
11 Jul
@ Leicester
0–3
L
28 Apr
vs Barnsley
0–1
L
15 Apr
@ Luton
1–2
L
6 Apr
vs Wigan
1–3
L
0.8Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Cambridge United and Northampton.
What is the prediction for Cambridge United vs Northampton?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Cambridge United vs Northampton?
On our numbers Cambridge United have a 46% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Northampton 29%.
How many goals will there be in Cambridge United vs Northampton?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 50% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Cambridge United vs Northampton?
Our predicted score is Cambridge United 1–1 Northampton, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Cambridge United vs Northampton?
Cambridge United vs Northampton (Friendlies Clubs) kicks off on Tuesday 28 July 2026 at 19:30 (West Africa Time).
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.