Sheffield United - Oxford United predictions

Oxford United will have little to hope for against Sheffield United. The home charges are bursting with confidence and it would take a small miracle for the away team to take anything from this game.

Oxford United are massive underdogs and will be extremely lucky to avoid complete annihilation at the hands of The Blades.

Sheffield United grabbed a huge point in the last round’s away clash. As the 2.92 underdogs, they almost pulled a first-class surprise. Sheffield United were up and running after the first 45 minutes of their previous fixture and held their guard high enough for a huge point in the end (Coventry City).

Oxford United lost their previous home game against Middlesbrough with a considerably high 2:6 margin. Considering the overwhelming betting odds they were up against, though, the fact that they spent most of the match on the back foot is not too surprising.

Considering their recent record, we can expect the home team to score highly in this match. They recorded 5 goals over their latest 3 away games, so we can expect a solid performance when they have home-field advantage.

It’s easy to spot a certain trend when looking over Oxford United’s recent history – and not in a good way. Their latest appearances were marked by a high concession rate. For example, their previous 3 matches featured more than 5 conceded goals.

This match is notable for the number of injuries reported prior by both sides. On one hand, the hosts will have to make do without Rhian Brewster, Ollie Arblaster, Kieffer Moore, Sai Sachdev. On the other, the visitors will not be able to count on Kyle Edwards, Max Woltman, Joe Bennett, Jordan Thorniley, Matt Phillips, Siriki Dembele, Ben Nelson. Both are in a precarious state, but you should take the importance of these players to the respective strategies before putting down a stake.

We recommend taking up William Hill’s offer for a Draw/Home result in the Half Time/Full Time market, priced at 1.50. It’s fairly good for value, but you might want to steer clear if you’re looking for high-probability wagers.