Cambridge United will make the long journey north west to Cumbria to take on Carlisle United at Brunton Park on Saturday.
Carlisle United
The Cumbrians will most probably be looking over their shoulder for the rest of the season. Right now, the distance to the relegation spot is 5 points, but 18 points from 18 games is a worrying pace indeed.
Statistics
Carlisle do create a descent number of shots: on average 12.56 shots per game so far. However, only 7 teams have created fewer shots on target than Carlisle so far in League Two this season, Carlisle creating on average 3.89 shots on target per game.
10 teams have conceded more shots than Carlisle so far in League Two this season, Carlisle conceding on average 12.50 shots per game. However, only 3 teams have conceded more shots on target than Carlisle so far in League Two this season, Carlisle conceding on average 4.67 shots on target per game.
Looking at the last 4 games, Carlisle have created on average 3.00 shots on target per game - only 4 teams produce worse attacking numbers right now. In the same time span Carlisle have conceded 4.80 shots on target per game - only 4 teams produce worse defensive numbers right now.
Cambridge United
United have been producing some middling numbers so far, picking up 23 points from 18 games. The trend is positive however and a top half finish looks likely, possibly even a top 7 finish if they can build on the recent performance.
Statistics
Only 7 teams have created more shots than Cambridge so far in League Two this season, Cambridge creating on average 13.06 shots per game. 10 teams have created more shots on target than Cambridge so far in League Two this season, Cambridge creating on average 4.11 shots on target per game.
10 teams have conceded fewer shots than Cambridge so far in League Two this season, Cambridge conceding on average 12.06 shots per game. Only 4 teams have conceded fewer shots on target than Cambridge so far in League Two this season, Cambridge conceding on average 3.61 shots on target per game.
Looking at the last 4 games, Cambridge have created on average 13.80 shots and 5.40 shots on target per game - only second to red-hot Colchester United right now. In the same time span Cambridge have conceded 4.00 shots on target per game which is near the league average.
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Conclusion & Betting Tips
Carlisle is one of the teams creating the fewest and conceding the most shots on target in League Two.
Cambridge is one of the teams creating the most and conceding the fewest shots and shots on target in League Two.
My Betting Tip is Cambridge United +0 (AH).
Stake at 5/10 units.
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