Context and stakes at The People's Pension Stadium
Crawley Town welcome Cambridge United to The People's Pension Stadium on 10/02/2026 in a clash that underlines the gulf in form and league position between the two sides. Crawley sit 20th with 26 points from 30 matches, while Cambridge occupy a lofty fifth place with 53 points from 29. The referee for the evening will be Alex Chilowicz, and the town’s 6,134-capacity venue will host a contest that pits a team fighting for survival against one still dreaming of promotion push momentum.
Form, recent trends and season figures
The recent sequence tells a clear story. Crawley arrive off a defeat to Crewe on 07/02 and, across their last ten outings, have recorded only two wins, two draws and six defeats. Their season output of 32 goals scored and 48 conceded reflects a side vulnerable at both ends. Cambridge also lost on 07/02 to Harrogate, but their underlying rhythm across ten matches has been dominant — seven wins, one draw and just two defeats — and the numbers back that up: 39 goals for and only 24 conceded overall. Cambridge’s defensive consistency is notable with 11 clean sheets on the campaign compared to Crawley’s six.
Head-to-head context adds a further layer. The teams met earlier this term in League Two, with Cambridge claiming a 3-1 victory, a result that gives them psychological edge and proof they can travel and impose themselves. Shot and attack metrics show Cambridge averaging more dangerous attacks (54) and higher overall attacking volume (101.24) than Crawley (42 dangerous attacks, 91.67 attacks average). Crawley’s home matches have seen goals regularly — BTTS in 62.5% of home fixtures — while Cambridge’s matches are less frequently heavy on goals overall, with over 2.5 goals in only 34.48% of their fixtures.
What the market says and what it means
Bookmakers make Cambridge the favoured outcome: Away at 2.12, Draw 3.30 and Home 3.35. Those prices translate into a market that sees Cambridge as the most likely winner, albeit not overwhelmingly so, reflecting respect for Crawley’s home record and the narrow margins that often define League Two nights. With Cambridge’s strong form, superior goal difference and higher clean sheet count, the market’s lean to the away side is reasonable.
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Prediction and betting suggestion
Taking form, standings, recent H2H and the betting market into account, the sensible call is to side with Cambridge United to win. They arrive in better shape, have a superior defensive record, and have already dominated Crawley earlier in the season. Suggested market: 1X2 — Away win (Cambridge United) at available odds around 2.12. This pick balances value and probability given Cambridge’s sustained run of victories and the statistical advantages highlighted.
