A football match between Cambridge United and Barnsley of the League One will take place in England on Tuesday, October 03th, 2023, check the Cambridge United vs Barnsley betting tip 2023/2024 to win with your bets.
Stadium and City where Cambridge United vs Barnsley will occur
The game takes place in the small Abbey Stadium stadium, in the city of Cambridge, with a capacity for 8127 spectators, that will try to help the team achieve a positive result.
Where to follow the live game
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Introduction to the Cambridge United vs Barnsley betting tip 2023/2024
The League One has had fewer goals than the previous season. Last season the tournament had an average of 2.57 goals scored per match, while now the competition has an average of 2.41 goals per match played.
Cambridge United last match
In the last match they played, Cambridge United collected a draw. The opposing team was Port Vale, and the match – which ended with the result of 1-1 – was valid for League One. Coach M. Bonner’s disposed his team in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
The game had all the elements to be an even game between both teams, for that reason it was logical that the draw was one of the most expected results, with odds around 3.25.
Although the overall performance of Cambridge United fell short of the pre-match expectations, the good performance of some players should be noted. For example, Gassan Ahadme played an excellent match and showed himself to be a solid point for his teammates to rely on even in times of difficulty.
Barnsley last match
On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a victory in the last round. In a dispute valid for EFL Trophy, Barnsley, who used a 3-1-4-2 formation, faced the Manchester City U21 team with a final score of 3-1.
The odds for the home team to win before the match were 1.91, so it was logical to expect a fairly even match.
Cambridge United vs Barnsley h2h
The last time Cambridge United faced Barnsley it was in League One. Cambridge United, then in 23rd place opened with a play using the 3-4-1-2 formation, while Barnsley, who was in 6th place, played using a 5-3-2 tactic.
It was on 11-02-2023 when these two teams last clashed on the field. That match, which ended with the 2-0 win for Barnsley, was valid for the 2022/2023 season of the League One.
The Barnsley team in the last five matches has achieved more regular results, with a total of 4 wins, compared to the Cambridge United team, which won only 1 match.
Teams varying in strengths and motivations.
Cambridge United
League One leaderboard now
Considering the home team Cambridge United, standing in 10th place with 13 points in the League One competition in England. Their performance statistics have been such as 4 wins, 3 losses and, 1 draw.
In the 11th round, the team has the same amount of points of the Wycombe Wanderers team which is just below, in 11th place and the same score than Derby County team that is in the 9th place.
Positioned in the middle of the league table in the England League One, Cambridge United has no high wishes or relegation concerns. Nevertheless, the team will try to get a win, taking advantage of the home factor.
Cambridge United analysis
After 10 rounds, Cambridge United has a positive ratio of goals scored and goals against. The team sums 10 goals for and 7 conceded.
Cambridge United has shown that they are a patient team, with a high average first goal scored minutes this season. Their ability to control the game and wait for their opportunities is reflected in their low number of goals conceded. This suggests that the team is tactically disciplined and organized, waiting for the right moment to strike. If Cambridge United can continue to maintain this level of patience and discipline, it will serve them well in future matches.
Cambridge United is not a team that imposes its rhythms on the field, it usually has a rather counterattacking game: in fact, during this league we see that it has an average ball possession of 41.63%. In the next match against Barnsley a change of attitude on the field will be needed, Cambridge United will have to try to maintain possession to create goal chances and win.
Playing at home shows more positive results for the team with 3 wins, 1 loss and, 1 draw compared to the 1 game they won as the visiting team.
Increasingly prominent within the team, Danny Andrew, a defender who arrived for this season, did another fine performance in the last duel of the club. In the match against Port Vale, he was a fundamental piece, providing great security for the whole team and showing he is already fully adapted to the new club.
Best goalscorer from Cambridge United
At the individual level, in this competition’s offensive sector, it is worth mentioning Fejiri Okenabirhie. The Attacker has already scored 4 goals in the competition, being extremely important for Cambridge United, who have benefited from his performances several times to achieve essential triumphs.
It should also be noted that 1 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
Barnsley
League One leaderboard now
The Barnsley team with 16 points currently occupies the 5th place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the Promotion Play-off, with a campaign of 5 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses.
Which means that the team, has the same number of points in the 11th round that the Exeter City team in 6th place.
Barnsley analysis
Currently, in the League One, Barnsley sums 20 goals for and a total of 11 goals against, after 10 rounds played.
Barnsley averages 5.11 shots in the mirror per match in this competition. It therefore shows marked offensive qualities, and is more likely to go to the net and win games.
This is a top 5 team in the League One that wants to keep up with the good performances!
Playing away Barnsley usually leaves little room for opponents to win against them, with a balance of 3 wins, 0 losses and 1 draw in the League One.
Barnsley is a more offensive team than Cambridge United, having 935 attacks vs. 724 from Cambridge United, having scored 20 times, in comparison, Cambridge United converted into goal 10 times.
Best goalscorer from Barnsley
When we analyze the team’s attack so far, the competition’s performance at the individual level Devante Cole is the player to highlight. Helping Barnsley with 9 goals scored this season, the Attacker has been instrumental in achieving positive outcomes.
Bet suggestions for this game:
Goals Top Betting Tips
In short, a much stronger team Barnsley, better placed in the competition, that usually wins and doesn’t concede goals, against an irregular Cambridge United that has difficulty converting and that comes from a sequence of balanced performances.
At the bookmaker Bet365, the market of Both Teams To Score – No is with great odds.
It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of Cambridge United is Fejiri Okenabirhie, who has already scored 4 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Barnsley is Devante Cole, he has scored in 9 opportunities.
Barnsley has conceded 2 away goals in 4 away matches. Here the recommended bet will be that Barnsley will have a clean sheet, remember that the last time these teams met the score was 2-0, something to take into consideration.
Some study shows us that between 75-90 minutes is where most goals occur, this can be a good bet for those who follow the live game.
Taking into consideration that Barnsley scores an average of 1.75 goals per match when playing away, we should consider the under 2.5 betting market, especially because this team usually does not concede goals when playing out of their stadium.
At the bookmaker Bet365, the market of Total Goals Under 2.5 is with great odds.
Corners Top Betting Tips
One should consider that the combined number of corners of both teams will give an average of 4.92 corners per game if one would like to have good betting results.
Cards Top Betting Tips
Highly disciplined, the teams have an average of only 3.6 yellow cards per match, when added together. In other words, the ‘Under 4.5 cards’ option looks like a great alternative for bettors.
This is a match with several good betting entries to have some return on sports betting.
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Cambridge United vs Barnsley betting tip 2023/2024: FAQ
The match will be played on October 03th, 2023, Tuesday.
The match will take place at the Abbey Stadium stadium in Cambridge.
The last time these teams faced each other was in League One match, referring to the 2022/2023 season, and ended with a 2-0 result for Barnsley.
For this match, the probability indicates that the net is more likely to swing between 75-90 minutes.
The bookmaker with the best odds for this match is Bet365.
When analyzing football matches, it’s important to consider a variety of factors such as team form, injuries and suspensions, head-to-head records, home and away form, and tactical matchups. You can find all this information and more on Betarena. You should also take into account any external factors such as weather conditions, the importance of the match, and team motivation.
Yes, statistics can be a useful tool when analyzing football matches for betting purposes. At Betarena, we provide access to a wealth of statistical information such as team and player form, goals scored and conceded, possession percentage, shots on target, and corner kicks. However, it’s important to not rely solely on statistics and to also consider the subjective factors mentioned earlier.
