Prediction for match Cambridge United — Birmingham, 10.01.2026

Cambridge United vs Birmingham Match Analysis

The FA Cup offers an intriguing clash between Cambridge United and Birmingham, scheduled for January 10, 2026. Birmingham is the clear favorite with odds of 1.74 and a 53.89% chance of success. A draw is priced at 3.64 (25.76%), while a Cambridge United win is at 4.61 (20.34%). Besides the outcome, there are also bets on goal totals, both teams to score, and individual team metrics. The goal total options range from 1.5 to 4.5, with both teams to score offered at equal odds of 1.85 for either outcome.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Cambridge United has averaged 47.4% possession, committed 11.8 fouls, 1.2 offsides, and received 1.2 yellow cards per game. Birmingham, over the same period, has shown 44.8% possession, 13.2 fouls, 2 offsides, and 2.4 yellow cards. In their last three matches, Cambridge United defeated Walsall 2-0 (01.01.2026), won against Chesterfield 1-0 (29.12.2025), and drew with Gillingham 1-1 (26.12.2025). Birmingham, in their last three matches, beat Coventry 3-2 (04.01.2026), lost to Watford 0-3 (01.01.2026), and drew with Southampton 1-1 (29.12.2025). The last head-to-head meeting was on May 3, 2025, with Birmingham winning 2-1.

How Many Goals to Expect?

Over a series of five matches, Cambridge United has an average total of 1.8 goals per game, scoring 1.4 and conceding 0.4. Birmingham shows higher scoring with an average of 3 goals per game, scoring 1.0 and conceding 2.0. Cambridge United had no games over 2.5 goals (0 out of 5), while Birmingham had 3 out of 5 over 2.5. In the first half, Cambridge United never exceeded 1.5 goals (0 out of 5), while Birmingham had 3 out of 5 over 1.5. In the second half, both teams had 2 out of 5 over 1.5. Cambridge United most frequently scores between the 31st and 45th minutes (43%), while Birmingham scores most in the 0-15 and 46-60 minute intervals (27% each). Cambridge United concedes evenly across each 15-minute segment, while Birmingham concedes in the 0-15, 16-30, 46-60, and 61-75 minute intervals (25% each). Considering Cambridge United's low scoring and Birmingham's unstable defense, a bet on under 2.5 goals at 1.81 seems justified: Cambridge United consistently plays under, and although Birmingham is prolific, they do not always realize their potential against teams inclined to low-scoring games.

Corners: Numbers and Possible Bets

Cambridge United averages 4.2 corners over their last 5 matches, while Birmingham averages 4.8. For the over 9.5 corners total, Cambridge United has 3 out of 5, and Birmingham has 2 out of 5. The closest sum to the average total is 8.5, with odds of 1.57 for over 8.5 corners and 2.16 for under. Birmingham is the favorite in the corners market with odds of 1.70. Given the average activity of both teams, a bet on over 8.5 corners seems logical. Also, individual corner metrics show Cambridge United at 4.2 and Birmingham at 4.8, confirming potential activity in this component.