History of the Cambridge United v Braintree Town fixture
Braintree Town face a trip to Cambridge United at Abbey Stadium on Tuesday afternoon, looking to break their duck against the hosts. The Iron lost the only previous game played between the two.
The only previous meeting between Cambridge United and Braintree Town at Abbey Stadium was just last season, in December 2011, with Cambridge United running out comfortable 2 - 0 winners in a (Conference) Premier match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Wed 26 Dec | Braintree Tn. | 0 - 3 | Cambridge U. | (Conference) Premier |
| 2011/2012 | Sun 01 Jan | Braintree Tn. | 3 - 2 | Cambridge U. | (Conference) Premier |
| 2011/2012 | Mon 26 Dec | Cambridge U. | 2 - 0 | Braintree Tn. | (Conference) Premier |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Cambridge United have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the U's in those games, with 5 conceded.
Braintree Town have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. While the Iron have hit 6 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Cambridge United find themselves in a respectable 8th position, courtesy of the 32 points they have accumulated from 24 games.
Braintree Town are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 26 points from 22 matches.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge United | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 5 | 12 |
| Braintree Town | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 15 | 6 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Braintree Town have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Cambridge United may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Cambridge United | Unbeaten in the last 3 home games. Unbeaten run of 7 matches. |
| Braintree Town | 4 games since last away draw. Last drawn game 10 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here