Oxford vs Blackpool prediction, odds & betting tips 21/10/2023

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Oxford Utd - Blackpool

England League 1 - Kassam Stadium

* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.

Oxford and Blackpool cross swords on Saturday, October 21st in a League One clash. The hosts have accumulated the most wins after a dozen rounds but Blackpool are a tough team to score against. Here is our detailed preview of the game, as well as our best Oxford vs Blackpool free betting tips. Also, check out our dedicated League One betting tips page. 

​Oxford vs Blackpool predictions and betting tips

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Over 2.5 Goals

• There had been 3 or more goals in 5 of Oxford’s 6 home league games this season. 
• All of Blackpool’s last 4 matches also went over 2.5 goals. 
• In only 2 of the last 6 H2Hs there were fewer than 3 goals scored. 

Oxford to Win

• Oxford won 9 of their last 10 league games. 
• Oxford also won 5 of their 6 home league games so far this season. 
• Blackpool suffered defeats in 2 of their last 4 away matches. 

Top betting odds and key stats for Oxford vs Blackpool

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Last Five - Oxford Utd

03/05/25

England Championship CHA

Swansea

Oxford Utd

3

3

D

26/04/25

England Championship CHA

Sunderland

Oxford Utd

0

2

W

21/04/25

England Championship CHA

Cardiff

Oxford Utd

1

1

D

18/04/25

England Championship CHA

Leeds

Oxford Utd

1

0

L

12/04/25

England Championship CHA

Sheff Wed

Oxford Utd

0

1

W

Last Five - Blackpool

03/05/25

England League 1 League 1

Bristol Rovers

Blackpool

1

4

W

30/04/25

England League 1 League 1

Birmingham

Blackpool

2

0

L

26/04/25

England League 1 League 1

Wigan

Blackpool

1

1

D

21/04/25

England League 1 League 1

Wrexham

Blackpool

2

1

L

18/04/25

England League 1 League 1

Stevenage

Blackpool

1

3

W

Now, let's take a better look at the best markets and odds we found for this duel:

Oxford odds: 1/1 (2.00) – 50.0% Probability

Draw odds: 11/4 (3.75) – 26.7% Probability

Blackpool odds: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.8% Probability

*all odds provided are the best price at the time of publication and come from various bookmakers and therefore the probabilities won't always add up to 100%.

As we can see, the bookies see Oxford to be the expected winners in this match, with a 50.00% win probability. Regarding other markets, Oxford to Score First is our recommendation to consider at 20/23 (1.87) – 53.50%. 

​Oxford vs Blackpool preview: latest form, news, and potential lineups

Read all of the latest injury updates and team news for this duel, including our predicted Oxford vs Blackpool lineups.

​Oxford

Oxford continue to impress and they won 9 of their last 10 league games and all of their last 5 matches. The U’s also won 5 of their 6 home games so far. 

Last time around they edged Bristol Rovers 2-1 in what was a nervy contest that wasn’t decided until the final few minutes. Oxford showed character and rose to the challenge to still find a way to win. 

Oxford had 2 players sent off in this last match but Smyth saw his red card overturned so he will be able to play. Smyth misses out suspended though. In further issues in midfield Browne and Edwards are ruled out due to serious injuries. 

Goodrahm has recovered from illness though and he will be an option. 

Predicted Lineup: 

Beadle (GK), Stevens, Moore, Long, Brown, Brannagan, McGuane, Goodrham, Rodrigues, Bodin & Harris

​Blackpool

Blackpool played last weekend and they offered a solid display against Stevenage. The Seasiders cruised to an easy 3-0 win and they are starting to move up the table now. 

Blackpool won 3 of their last 5 league games and they continue to have an impressive defensive efficiency. Only 12 goals were conceded in 12 rounds. 

Blackpool continue to be missing only a handful of fringe players due to injuries. All of their regulars are fit and available right now. Even the influential full-back Andy Lyons could be back. He missed several games for personal reasons but on Tuesday played for the U21s so it seems he will be in contention. 

Predicted Lineup: 

Grimshaw (GK), Pennington, Casey, Husband, Hamilton, Dougall, Carey, Norburn, Dale, Kouassi & Rhodes

​Starting Lineups

The teams usually announce their starting lineups one hour before the start of the game.

​Player to Watch: Gregory Leigh

Oxford signed an amazing new addition late in the transfer window and in no time the 26-year-old full-back Gregory Leigh became a sensation. 

In only 6 appearances since joining the team, Leigh has scored 4 goals and produced 2 assists, making him by far the most dangerous defender in the entire League One. This with him being involved in only half of the game so far.