High-flying Oxford United make the trip to Bristol City this weekend looking for the result that could send them into the top three.
The Robins sit 17th in the Championship table after five games and are averaging a point a game right now but still head into Saturday's clash as the bookmaker's favourite.
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Bristol City vs Oxford Utd prediction: Goals at both ends of the pitch?
Key Stats
- Both teams have scored in three of Bristol City's last six matches.
- Three of Oxford Utd's last five matches have seen both teams score.
- Three of the hosts' last six matches have produced under 2.5 goals.
- Three of the visitors' last six outings have witnessed fewer than three goals.
Correct score prediction: Bristol City 1-1 Oxford Utd
Saturday's hosts have only won one of their last six matches and have played out two draws during that period, while Oxford Utd have outplayed their hosts so far this season and are unbeaten in their last two league games.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies backing a home win
- HOME: 4/5 (1.80) – 55.6%
- DRAW: 11/4 (3.75) – 26.7%
- AWAY: 17/4 (5.25) – 19%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Bristol City are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 55.6% but we are expecting a close and competitive 90 minutes between the pair.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: The Robins lead
Bristol City have picked up three wins, one draw and just one defeat from their last five competitive and non-competitive matches against Oxford Utd.
England EFL Cup 09/08/23
Bristol City
Oxford Utd
Europe Friendlies 22/07/23
Bristol City
Oxford Utd
England EFL Cup 12/08/14
Bristol City
Oxford Utd
Bristol City preview: Without a win in last three
Bristol City have struggled to get going so far this season, picking up just five points from their opening five league games.
Since defeating Millwall 4-3 last month, the Robins have drawn with Coventry and lost 3-0 against Derby and Blackburn.
Saturday's hosts could be without the services of George Earthy, Robert Dickie, Rob Atkinson and Ross McCrorie for the Oxford Utd game.
Predicted lineup: O’Leary (GK), Vyner, Tanner, Pring, McNally, Sykes, Williams, Twine, Bird, Knight & Mayulu
England Championship 02/10/24
D
Sheff Wed
0
Bristol City
0
England Championship 29/09/24
D
Swansea
1
Bristol City
1
England Championship 21/09/24
W
Oxford Utd
1
Bristol City
2
England Championship 14/09/24
L
Blackburn
3
Bristol City
0
England Championship 31/08/24
L
Derby
3
Bristol City
0
Oxford Utd preview: Performing better than expected
The U's have done well to secure nine points from their opening five games since earning promotion to the Championship last season.
Back-t0-back wins against Preston and Stoke have seen Oxford Utd move up to seventh in the league table but the U's have struggled on their travels.
Cameron Brannagan, Joseph Bennett, Matt Phillips and Will Goodwin are the four main injury concerns for Saturday's guests ahead of a tricky trip to Bristol City.
Predicted lineup: Cumming (GK), Leigh, Brown, Moore, Kioso, McEachran, Brannagan, Dembele, El Mizouni, Harris & Goodrham
England Championship 01/10/24
D
Luton
2
Oxford Utd
2
England Championship 28/09/24
D
Burnley
0
Oxford Utd
0
England Championship 21/09/24
L
Bristol City
2
Oxford Utd
1
England Championship 14/09/24
W
Stoke
0
Oxford Utd
1
England Championship 31/08/24
W
Preston
1
Oxford Utd
3
Player to watch: Mark Harris
Welsh striker Mark Harris has gotten life back in the Championship off to a wonderful start, scoring four goals in his opening five starts.
The 25-year-old struggled when last playing in this division with Cardiff City but looks to have come on leaps and bounds since making the move to Oxford Uts and scoring 15 goals in League One last season.
Harris has been in great goalscoring form this season
We're backing Harris to put in another top performance this weekend which could see the Welsh striker add to his impressive goal tally.
