Already relegated Cambridge United will play host to League One Champions and record-breakers Birmingham City on the final matchday of the 2024/25 season at the Cledara Abbey Stadium.
League One
Our Three Predictions for Cambridge United vs Birmingham City
- First Prediction: Birmingham City to win – 11/25
- Second Prediction: Over 2.5 goals to be scored – 61/100
- Third Prediction: Alfie May to score at any time – 1/1
First Prediction for Cambridge United vs Birmingham City – Birmingham City to win – 11/25
Although neither side have anything to play for and have had their fate already decided going into the final day, record-breaking Birmingham City will want to end their season on another high, breaking their own points record further by another three points. Chris Davies’ side have proved multiple times this season that they are too good for this division, and will be looking to further inflict damage on the already relegated Cambridge United as they prepare for life in different divisions next season. As well as being unbeaten since early March, the Blues have the best away record in the league, and have won 14 of their 22 games on the road this season. The U’s have the second-worst home record in the division, also winning just five league games at the Cledara Abbey Stadium this season. Birmingham come into this game on the back of four consecutive league wins, whilst the hosts come into this game on the back of two losses. With the Blues being a class above the rest this season, alongside the fact that Neil Harris’s side have struggled, it’s easy to see why Birmingham are the favourites in this tie.
Second Prediction for Cambridge United vs Birmingham City – Over 2.5 goals to be scored – 61/100
The away side have scored the most amount of goals this campaign by 13 goals this season, scoring 82 in 45 third-tier games. On average, that’s 1.82 goals scored per game. Davies’ side have scored nine goals in their last five games alone, and with the U’s having such a poor defensive record, you wouldn’t be shocked to see this game involve over 2.5 goals. Cambridge have conceded the joint fifth-most goals in League One, with 71, equating to 1.58 goals conceded per game. Both these sides have been involved in 19 games where there have been more than 2.5 goals scored. In addition to this, the hosts have only kept seven clean sheets this season, whilst Birmingham have only failed to score in four league games. All the stats for this one are pointing towards there being over 2.5 goals scored in this clash on Saturday.
Third Prediction for Cambridge United vs Birmingham City – Alfie May to score at any time – 1/1
Experienced striker Alfie May has consistently proved his worth in League One for three or four seasons now, and despite only starting 27 games in the league this season, he still has registered 24 goals and assists. 16 of these 24 goal contributions have been goals, which makes him the Blues’ second highest goal scorer this season, only three behind £20 million star signing Jay Stansfield. May has scored six goals in his last 10 games, including a 17-minute brace against Shrewsbury Town, a side who, like Cambridge, have already been relegated. The 31-year-old will be hoping to further add to his tally against another struggling opposition on Saturday.
Best Odds for Cambridge United vs Birmingham City
| Cambridge United | Draw | Birmingham City | |
| Myriad Play | 9/2 | 333/100 | 11/25 |
| Gentleman Jim | 5/1 | 7/2 | 2/5 |
| Betarno | 9/2 | 10/3 | 4/9 |
Full Preview of the Game – Last Results and Head-To-Head
As mentioned above, both teams come into this side on completely opposite form, Cambridge winning two of their last five, whilst the away side are unbeaten in the league since early March, and have won four consecutive games.
Three points mean nothing for either side other than pride, with Cambridge already relegated and Birmingham already promoted. With Birmingham already breaking the EFL points record for a season, three points would further that record, and mean the Blues would finish on 111 points.
These teams have only faced each other three times in the last 11 years, two of which have come in the Carabao Cup. The Blues have won two of the games, with the hosts winning once. When these sides met earlier this season, Birmingham ran out 4-0 winners thanks to goals from Jay Stansfield, Kieran Dowell, Luke Harris, as well as a Liam Bennett own goal at St. Andrews.
Confrontation
03/05/2025
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Cambridge Utd
Birmingham
1
2
11/02/2025
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Birmingham City
Cambridge United
4
0
Last Results - Cambridge Utd 
03/05/2025
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Cambridge Utd
Birmingham
1
2
L
26/04/2025
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Burton Albion
Cambridge United
2
1
L
21/04/2025
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Cambridge United
Leyton Orient
1
2
L
18/04/2025
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Huddersfield Town
Cambridge United
1
2
W
12/04/2025
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Cambridge United
Charlton Athletic
0
1
L
Last Results - Birmingham
03/05/2025
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Cambridge Utd
Birmingham
1
2
W
30/04/2025
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Blackpool
Birmingham City
0
2
W
27/04/2025
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Birmingham City
Mansfield Town
4
0
W
24/04/2025
League One League One
Stevenage
Birmingham City
0
1
W
21/04/2025
League One League One
Burton Albion
Birmingham City
1
2
W
Where to watch Cambridge United vs Birmingham City
Where can I watch this match, either on TV or in person?
- Location: The Cledara Abbey Stadium, Cambridge
- Date: Saturday May 3, 2025
- TV Channel: Sky Sports +
Probable Lineups for Cambridge United vs Birmingham City
What sort of lineups can we expect for this League One clash?
Predicted Cambridge United Lineup:
- Lineup: N. Bishop; J. Gibbons, K. Watts, M. Morrison, L. Bennett; B. Stevenson, P. Digby, E. Kachunga; J. Brophy, S. Kaikai, S. Lavery
- Injured/suspended: J. Stokes, R. Loft, J. Stevens
- Manager: Neil Harris
Predicted Birmingham City Lineup:
- Lineup: R. Allsop; A. Cochrane, C. Klarer, B. Davies, T. Gardner-Hickman; T. Iwata, M. Leonard, L. Harris; W. Willumsson; K. Anderson, A. May
- Injured/suspended: K. Belik, L. Dykes, S. Wright, L. Buchanan
- Manager: Chris Davies
Media Centre – News about Cambridge United vs Birmingham City
Ahead of tomorrow’s final game of the season, supporters are reminded to follow safety guidelines and that ticket restrictions are in place.
— Cambridge United FC (@CambridgeUtdFC) May 2, 2025
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To mark the end of a historic, recording-breaking season, the Club are organising a live screening of our final fixture of the season at Walkabout Birmingham. 🍻@MiXRSport
— Birmingham City Supporter Updates (@BCFCFanUpdates) May 2, 2025
