Read our Cambridge vs Blackpool prediction with betting tips, odds, and expected lineups as the Tangerines travel to Cledara Abbey Stadium in League One.
Cambridge vs Blackpool Match Summary
Competition | English League One |
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Match Date | Saturday 10 October 2026 |
Match Time | 15:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Cambridge, Cledara Abbey Stadium |
Cambridge vs Blackpool brings a League One play-off chaser up against a side in a slump, with the U's wearing a Syd Barrett-inspired fourth shirt to mark World Mental Health Day.
Neil Harris' side are unbeaten in five League One outings. Zak Bradshaw's stoppage-time goal rescued a point against AFC Wimbledon during the international break and kept that run alive.
Blackpool arrive in a mess. Both of their international-break fixtures were postponed, and the Tangerines have picked up just one point from the last 12 available.
History leans the other way, though. Blackpool are undefeated in 10 of their last 11 matches against Cambridge U in all competitions, which gives the visitors something to cling to.
Cambridge vs Blackpool Form
Cambridge play on the front foot, with counter-attacks and raids down the wings their biggest weapons. The catch is at the back: both teams have scored in 8 of Cambridge U's last 8 League One matches. Gassan Ahadme causes constant problems up top too, winning 2+ fouls six times running in League One.
Blackpool leak goals. They have conceded at least two in their last four League One matches, and defending counter-attacks is a clear weakness. Going forward they at least carry a threat, with Josh Bowler getting a shot on target in six of his past seven League One outings.
Cambridge vs Blackpool Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Cambridge: S. McLoughlin (Injured/out), C. Stead (Injured/out), L. Bennett (Injured/out), C. Perry (Injured/out), P. Bauer (Injured/doubtful), G. Hoddle (Injured/doubtful)
Blackpool: M. Ihiekwe (Injured/out), F. Horsfall (Injured/out), C. Hamilton (Injured/out), O. Nwankwo (Injured/out), N. Ennis (Injured/doubtful), D. Taylor (Injured/doubtful), H. Coulson (Injured/doubtful), G. Honeyman (Injured/doubtful)
Cambridge
The Cambridge vs Blackpool lineups start with good news for the hosts, as Patrick Bauer and George Hoddle trained this week and could feature. Four players are confirmed absentees for Neil Harris' side, while Shayne Lavery is expected to step into the starting XI.
Blackpool
Hayden Coulson and George Honeyman are among four players who could return for the first game after the international break. Albie Morgan and Josh Bowler should also be back in the Blackpool line-up, a welcome lift for a stretched squad.
Cambridge vs Blackpool Predicted Lineup
Cambridge
Formation: 3-4-2-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: J. Eastwood; Z. Bradshaw, K. Watts, C. Heffernan; I. Heath, O. Moxon, D. Ball, P. Mpanzu; S. Lavery, B. Knight; G. Ahadme (probable)
Blackpool
Formation: 4-3-1-2 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: B. Peacock-Farrell; H. Coulson, J. Earl, O. Casey, I. Niskanen; A. Morgan, K. Anderson, J. Bowler; G. Honeyman; T. Bloxham, J. Yates (probable)
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Cambridge vs Blackpool Key Stats & Match Facts
The previous meetings tally reads one Cambridge win, three draws and two Blackpool wins.
Blackpool have had 6+ corners in 3 of their last 3 matches against Cambridge U in League One.
Gassan Ahadme has won 2+ fouls in 3 of his last 3 appearances against Blackpool in League One.
Josh Earl has committed 2+ fouls in 4 of his last 5 appearances against Cambridge U in League One.
There have been 25+ shots taken in 7 of Blackpool's last 7 League One matches.
Cambridge vs Blackpool Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Cambridge to win an open game. The hosts are 21/20 (Coral) favourites, and rightly so against a side in this sort of form. Our projection has them on 1.66 goals to Blackpool's 1.34, which points to the U's edging it with both sides on the scoresheet.
Best Bets
Cambridge to win in the Win Market. The model rates the hosts as favourites at home. Cambridge sit 6th in the table and Blackpool 15th, and that gap in the standings tells its own story. The U's are unbeaten in five League One games, and their counter-attacking threat lines up well against a visiting defence that struggles to deal with the break.
Both Teams To Score: Yes. Both sides look likely to find the net. There have been over 2.5 goals in Blackpool's last 6 League One games, so this is not a fixture built for clean sheets. Blackpool's attacking intent means they can reply even if Cambridge come out on top, with the U's own defensive frailties adding to the case.
Cambridge vs Blackpool Bet Builder
Our Cambridge vs Blackpool bet builder tips combine three legs: Blackpool over 1.5 goals, both teams to score, and Cambridge or the draw in the Double Chance market.
Over 1.5 in the Total Away Goals market has been successful in 4 of Blackpool's last 6 matches. Their games are lively too, with 11+ shots on target in 5 of Blackpool's last 7 League One matches.
Yes in the Both Teams To Score market has come in across each of Blackpool's last 4 matches. Both teams have also scored in 8 of Cambridge U's last 8 League One matches.
Cambridge-Draw in the Double Chance market is unbeaten in all 5 of its last 5 outings. It tallies with the U's unbeaten League One run and covers a stubborn Blackpool performance.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 9/2 and is as short as 11/3 elsewhere.
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Cambridge vs Blackpool Talking Points
Off the pitch, the U's special-edition fourth shirt was designed with the Syd Barrett Estate and Umbro, and match-worn shirts from this fixture will be auctioned to raise funds for local mental health charities. On it, our Cambridge vs Blackpool best bets lean on the hosts' attack, and Shayne Lavery stepping into the XI alongside Ahadme gives them more bite. The worry is discipline: Kelland Watts has been booked twice in his last three League One appearances, and he faces a Blackpool side that loves attacking down the right.
Cambridge vs Blackpool Predictions FAQs
When is the Cambridge vs Blackpool English League One game?
Cambridge vs Blackpool kicks off at 15:00 UK time on Saturday, 10 October 2026.
Where is Cambridge vs Blackpool being played?
The match is being played at Cledara Abbey Stadium.
What competition is Cambridge vs Blackpool in?
The match is an English League One fixture.
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