Cambridge United vs Braintree: result 2-0 and analysis
National LeagueRegular Season - 26Kick-off on December 26, 2011 at 01:30 PM (UTC)Abbey Stadium, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
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What was the result of Cambridge United vs Braintree?
Cambridge United won 2-0 on December 26, 2011.
Goalscorers
- 36′Michael Edward GashCambridge United
- 58′L. BerryCambridge United
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Cambridge United have 6 wins, 7 draws and 2 defeats; Braintree have 3, 3 and 9.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2011 | Darlington(away) | 0-2 | National League |
| Dec 10, 2011 | Boreham Wood(away) | 1-0 | FA Trophy |
| Dec 6, 2011 | Ebbsfleet United(away) | 0-0 | National League |
| Nov 29, 2011 | Bath City(home) | 1-1 | National League |
| Nov 26, 2011 | Kidderminster Harriers(away) | 0-0 | National League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2011 | AFC Telford United(home) | 2-1 | National League |
| Dec 10, 2011 | Gosport Borough(away) | 1-0 | FA Trophy |
| Dec 6, 2011 | Hayes & Yeading United(home) | 0-3 | National League |
| Dec 3, 2011 | Mansfield Town(away) | 1-4 | National League |
| Nov 29, 2011 | Tamworth(away) | 0-1 | National League |
How many goals should we expect?
Cambridge United score 1.8 and concede 1.2 goals per match over their last 15; Braintree score 1.6 and concede 2.6.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge United | 1.8 | 1.2 | 5 | 9/15 | 8/15 |
| Braintree | 1.6 | 2.6 | 2 | 11/15 | 12/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | Braintree | 46 | 8 | 12 | 26 | 38 | 76 | 36 |
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Other matches in the same round
- Dec 26, 2011AFC Telford United0-2Wrexham
- Dec 26, 2011Gateshead1-1Darlington
- Dec 26, 2011Ebbsfleet United3-1Hayes & Yeading United
- Dec 26, 2011Lincoln1-2Grimsby
- Dec 26, 2011Alfreton Town5-2Tamworth
- Dec 26, 2011Kidderminster Harriers1-0Forest Green
- Dec 26, 2011Fleetwood Town2-2Southport
- Dec 26, 2011Luton5-0Kettering Town