Accrington (home)
- The home side have won three of their last five matches, losing two.
- Accrington could move into the top half with a shock result.
- John Doolan has turned Accrington into a much more pragmatic side since his arrival and has made the Stanleys into a very tough nut to crack.
- Accrington will play with a low block, looking to defend deep and in numbers, before releasing their attacking players at pace on the break or from set pieces.
- Shaun Whalley is the creative hub of the Accrington attack, among the league's top assist-makers.
Cambridge (away)
- Neil Harris has made a huge impact on the U’s since taking over and they are one of the division’s form sides, coming into this one unbeaten in five with three wins and two draws.
- They have kept clean sheets and scored multiple goals, and, most notably, Harris has given the side more directness and intensity than they had previously played with.
- The Londoner has blended Sullay Kaikai’s creativity on the wide areas with the physicality of Ben Knight and James Brophy in a system that has seen the U’s score multiple goals while also having the structure to keep clean sheets.
Head-to-Head
Cambridge United have the better of the recent head-to-head record in this all-important League Two clash with Accrington, winning three of the last five.
Key Players
- Cambridge United
- Ben Knight is the leading man in Cambridge’s promotion push.
- Sullay Kaikai is probably the most creative player on the field, having scored and assisted in recent decisive wins.
- Accrington Stanley
- Shaun Whalley is the creative hub of the Accrington attack, among the league's top assist-makers.
- Paddy Madden leads Accrington’s scoring charts with six goals.
- Isaac Heath offers attacking drive from full-back while Michael Kelly anchors the side at the back.
Betting Insights
- The bet that catches the eye is the under 2.5 goals market at 1.63.
- Cambridge are priced as narrow favourites at 1.85, the draw is 3.44 and Accrington are 4.14.
Prediction
- Both sides are unlikely to be missing any key players for this clash and the extra quality and momentum of Cambridge should tell in a tight game.
- Accrington should have enough to be competitive, however, as they have won consecutive home games at the Wham Stadium.
