Cambridge United vs Barnet prediction — EFL Cup · Sat 8 Aug · 13:00 UK

EFL Cup · Sat 8 Aug · 13:00 UK
Cambridge United 40Draw 28Barnet 32
The call
68%
Cambridge United or draw
2.5
Goals expected
Full time
Final 2–1

How it finished

Cambridge United beat Barnet 2–1. Bawler's model had Cambridge United in front at 40% before kickoff, and that is how it finished. It forecast 2.5 goals and the match produced 3. Cambridge United had 13 shots (7 on target) to Barnet's 16 (6), with 51% of the ball against 49%. On expected goals it was 1.6 to 1.9, so Barnet created the better chances and still lost the game.

Cambridge…Full-time statsBarnet
51%Possession49%
1.6Expected goals (xG)1.9
13Shots16
7Shots on target6
8Shots inside box10
1Big chances2
5Corners4
2Saves5
14Fouls10
4Offsides1
2Yellow cards2
What we publishedBeforeAfter
ResultCambridge United 40%Cambridge United (40% called)
Total goals2.53
Both teams to score50%Yes
Model callCambridge United or Draw 68%Landed
Second callOver 2.5 Goals 52%Landed

Published before kickoff and settled afterwards — misses included. Every call is time-stamped to the Bitcoin blockchain before the match so it cannot be edited later.

What we expected

MarketProbability
Under 3.5 goals76%
Cambridge United to score74%
Over 1.5 goals71%
Barnet to score69%

Model inputs

Expected goals gap (xG)+0.2 / match
Full-time recap →
Settles publicly at full time · Bitcoin-anchored · verify →

Common questions

Who won Cambridge United vs Barnet?

Cambridge United beat Barnet 2–1. Bawler's model had Cambridge United in front at 40% before kickoff, and that is how it finished. It forecast 2.5 goals and the match produced 3. Cambridge United had 13 shots (7 on target) to Barnet's 16 (6), with 51% of the ball against 49%. On expected goals it was 1.6 to 1.9, so Barnet created the better chances and still lost the game.

What was the final score in Cambridge United vs Barnet?

Cambridge United 2–1 Barnet, played on 08 Aug 2026 in the ENGLAND: EFL Cup. Bawler's model had gone into it with Cambridge United 40%, the draw 28% and Barnet 32%.

What were the stats in Cambridge United vs Barnet?

Full-time: Possession 51%–49%, Expected goals (xG) 1.6–1.9, Shots 13–16, Shots on target 7–6, Shots inside box 8–10, Big chances 1–2, Corners 5–4, Saves 2–5, Fouls 14–10, Offsides 4–1, Yellow cards 2–2.

Did both teams score in Cambridge United vs Barnet?

Yes — both Cambridge United and Barnet scored, finishing 2–1. Bawler's model had put both teams scoring at 50% before kickoff.

Was Bawler's prediction for Cambridge United vs Barnet right?

Every call is published before kickoff and graded afterwards, misses included. On this match: Result — we said Cambridge United 40%, it finished Cambridge United (40% called); Total goals — we said 2.5, it finished 3; Both teams to score — we said 50%, it finished Yes; Model call — we said Cambridge United or Draw 68%, it finished Landed; Second call — we said Over 2.5 Goals 52%, it finished Landed.

Around this fixture

Cambridge United
Next up
25 AugHMillwall0–1 L
Barnet
All fixtures & results →Cambridge United form →Barnet form →