Fulham vs Cambridge | Football Previews & Free Betting Tips | 23rd September 2025

This Carabao Cup tie sees Fulham welcome Cambridge United to Craven Cottage on 23 September 2025. For the hosts, it’s a chance to maintain their strong momentum in the Premier League while keeping cup progress ticking along. For the visitors, sitting mid-table in League Two, it’s a rare glamour night against top-flight opposition.

The Cottage should be lively with home fans expecting a professional job, while the travelling U’s support will make plenty of noise as they hope for an upset. Tactically, Fulham are likely to dominate the ball, using their structured shape to control midfield, while Cambridge will look for compact defending and quick breaks, especially through wide areas.

Fulham average just over 50% possession in competitive games this season, looking comfortable circulating the ball across the back and into midfield. They generate 5 corners a match and around 10 shots, favouring controlled build-up.

Cambridge, interestingly, average 53% possession in League Two, a sign they don’t mind being on the ball. They push nearly 5 corners per game and over 13 shots, showing they create chances despite not always being clinical. Their passing completion is lower than Fulham’s, meaning transitions can be sloppy if pressed high.

Fulham come in unbeaten in four competitive matches, with three straight wins including a derby victory over Brentford. They’ve scored 7 goals across their last 5 games and conceded just 3, giving them a solid defensive base and reliable edge in front of goal.

Cambridge have been inconsistent but gritty. Six wins in their last ten is no mean feat, though they’ve also lost twice and drawn twice. Their defence has allowed a goal a game on average, while their attack produces about 1.2 goals per match. They’ve shown resilience, particularly at home, but away form can dip.

Fulham average 1.20 goals per game, Cambridge United 1.22. Both sides find the net with regularity, though Fulham do it against higher-level opponents.

Both average a goal conceded per game. Fulham’s defensive record comes against Premier League teams, while Cambridge have had tighter battles in League Two.

Fulham average 51% possession, Cambridge United 53%. Expect Fulham to control more of the ball in this tie despite the stats, given the gulf in levels.

Fulham’s xG sits at 1.08 for and 1.00 against, while Cambridge United average 1.20 for and 1.10 against. This suggests both teams are creating enough chances but can be vulnerable if pressed.

Fulham are strong at Craven Cottage, unbeaten in their last four competitive home matches with just two goals conceded. Cambridge have shown mixed away form, winning at Salford but losing at Oldham and drawing at Grimsby. Their defensive record on the road isn’t watertight.

Fulham’s xG sits around 1.08 per match, while Cambridge hover closer to 1.20. Both concede around 1.0 xG, showing they allow chances despite structure.

These sides last met in the late 1970s and early 1980s, with Fulham winning four of five encounters. The most recent was in September 1980, a 2-0 Fulham win at Craven Cottage. Cambridge did manage a couple of victories back then, but history is heavily weighted toward the Premier League side.

Fulham should have too much here. Cambridge are no pushovers but the step up in class is steep. Expect the home side to dominate territory and chances. Prediction: 2–0 Fulham.

Main Pick: Fulham to win half time and full time. They should outclass Cambridge.

Alternative Value: Under 2.5 goals. Fulham may control proceedings without cutting loose, making a lower-scoring game possible.