Oxford vs Portsmouth Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips 18/04/2023

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Oxford Utd - Portsmouth

England League 1 - Kassam Stadium

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

This Oxford vs Portsmouth looks at a league game on April 18. The hosts are pushing to avoid the bottom four while the visitors are trying their best to step into the top six.

Oxford vs Portsmouth – Best Predictions & Free Betting Tips

Oxford are once again amongst the defeats after a 1-0 win over Bolton in the recent game. An early goal from Charles was the only differentiating factor between the two teams. Portsmouth were able to force a late 1-1 draw against Shrewsbury, who had to play with ten men late in the game.

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Draw

This Oxford vs Portsmouth prediction witnesses a string of draws for either team. Both have been through stalemates in four of the last five games. Portsmouth are challenging for a place in the top six but they have lacked momentum for a while. It may be difficult for the team to overthrow the likes of Peterborough with a return of just one win in five games – even when they are playing against the likes of Morecambe. The upcoming fixture may finish as a stalemate.

Both teams to score – yes

The Portsmouth team have been unable to make a push for the top six positions with a defence that has not been great at keeping clean sheets. The Oxford vs Portsmouth betting tips expect the home team to try and get something out of this home match, which is going to be crucial in the efforts to get something of the game.

Top H2H Stats, Recent Form, and Odds for Oxford vs Portsmouth Match

Here are the top stats for the game along with a tool to help you pick the best odds.

Head to Head

25/10/22

England League 1 League 1

Portsmouth

Oxford Utd

1

1

01/03/22

England League 1 League 1

Portsmouth

Oxford Utd

3

2

05/02/22

England League 1 League 1

Oxford Utd

Portsmouth

3

2

23/02/21

England League 1 League 1

Oxford Utd

Portsmouth

0

1

24/11/20

England League 1 League 1

Portsmouth

Oxford Utd

1

1

Last Five - Oxford Utd

07/05/23

England League 1 League 1

Accrington Stanley

Oxford Utd

2

1

L

29/04/23

England League 1 League 1

Forest Green

Oxford Utd

0

3

W

25/04/23

England League 1 League 1

Cheltenham

Oxford Utd

0

4

W

22/04/23

England League 1 League 1

Barnsley

Oxford Utd

2

0

L

18/04/23

England League 1 League 1

Portsmouth

Oxford Utd

1

1

D

Last Five - Portsmouth

07/05/23

England League 1 League 1

Wycombe

Portsmouth

2

2

D

29/04/23

England League 1 League 1

Derby

Portsmouth

1

1

D

22/04/23

England League 1 League 1

Accrington Stanley

Portsmouth

0

1

W

18/04/23

England League 1 League 1

Oxford Utd

Portsmouth

1

1

D

15/04/23

England League 1 League 1

Shrewsbury

Portsmouth

1

1

D

These may be some of the best stats regarding the upcoming match between Oxford and Portsmouth. Now, let us take a look at the odds and probabilities for the game.

Oxford odds: 63/50 (2.26) – 44.2%

Draw odds: 47/20 (3.35) – 29.9%

Portsmouth odds: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%

Oxford vs Portsmouth odds place the home team as the favourite despite recent results. Such a string of stalemates makes a draw very attractive for the upcoming game. One can choose this market at 47/20 (3.35) – 29.9%. The potential for goals in this game can be quite low with both teams managing less than 1.5 goals in the last six. One can choose under 2.5 goals at 8/11 (1.73) – 57.9%.

Oxford vs Portsmouth: Team News, Line-Ups, & Form Analysis

Oxford:

Oxford remain very to the relegation zone and this will be a big worry for the team as long as the likes of Cambridge keep picking up points. The big hope for Oxford will be a string of home matches which will be key to help the team avoid the drop. Coach Liam Manning has seen his team stay out of the bottom four only on goal difference.

Predicted Line-Up:

Eastwood, Findlay, Long, Brown, Moore, Fleming, Murphy, Brannagan, McGuane, Browne, Joseph

Portsmouth:

Portsmouth and manager John Mousinho have every reason to be concerned about the upc Oxford vs Portsmouth lineups will be interesting to observe. After the latest dropped points against a relegation threatened Shrewsbury team. Portsmouth may find it difficult to keep going in the race for the playoffs on this form. The team from the South Coast are six points behind the top six.

Predicted Line-Up:

Macey, Robertson, Raggett, Rafferty, Ogilvie, Pack, Tunnicliffe, Pigott, Bishop, Dale, Hackett-Fairchild

Player to Watch: Colby Bishop

Colby Bishop remains as one of the top scorers in the League One with 19 goals, but he has been pushed to the third spot in the overall rankings thanks a drop in form over the last few games. Bishop is looking for his first goal in five games, as he has not scored since the 2-2 draw with Port Vale.

Starting Line-Ups:

Starting lineups are usually released 60 minutes before kick-off.

EFL English League One Complete Table

League One 22/23

#	Team	P	W	D	L	+/-	Points
1	Plymouth	46	31	8	7	35	101
2	Ipswich	46	28	14	4	66	98
3	Sheff Wed	46	28	12	6	44	96
4	Barnsley	46	26	8	12	33	86
5	Bolton	46	23	12	11	26	81
6	Peterborough	46	24	5	17	21	77
7	Derby	46	21	13	12	21	76
8	Portsmouth	46	17	19	10	11	70
9	Wycombe	46	20	9	17	8	69
10	Charlton	46	16	14	16	4	62
11	Lincoln City	46	14	20	12	0	62
12	Shrewsbury	46	17	8	21	-9	59
13	Fleetwood Town	46	14	16	16	2	58
14	Exeter	46	15	11	20	-4	56
15	Burton Albion	46	15	11	20	-22	56
16	Cheltenham	46	14	12	20	-16	54
17	Bristol Rovers	46	14	11	21	-15	53
18	Port Vale	46	13	10	23	-23	49
19	Oxford Utd	46	11	14	21	-7	47
20	Cambridge Utd	46	13	7	26	-27	46
21	Milton Keynes Dons	46	11	12	23	-22	45
22	Morecambe	46	10	14	22	-31	44
23	Accrington Stanley	46	11	11	24	-37	44
24	Forest Green	46	6	9	31	-58	27

Questions about Oxford vs Portsmouth

Where is the match scheduled? The Kassam Stadium

When does this match start? 18th April 2023 at 19:45 GMT

Which team is the favourite to win? Portsmouth