Oxford United
- Oxford United are unbeaten in their last 2 at home (W1, D1).
- The hosts have won two, drawn four and lost three of their nine home games in the Championship so far, so our Oxford United vs Preston North End betting tips take into account their tendency to concede an average of 1.44 goals per-game.
- Gary Rowett sets them up in a compact 4-2-3-1 formation and prefers to sit deep, be solid in defense, strike on set pieces and counter-attack with purpose.
Preston North End
- Preston North End are unbeaten in their last 3 away matches (W1, D2).
- Preston have won three, drawn four and lost two of their nine away matches in the league this season, which is important for this Oxford United vs Preston North End betting tips, as they average 1.33 goals per-game on the road.
- Paul Heckingbottom is likely to set up differently to his opposite number, but his side are more comfortable in possession and will look to control the tempo of the game while probing for gaps.
Head-to-Head
In the last 2 meetings , Oxford United are undefeated (W1, D1). Our Oxford United vs Preston North End prediction is influenced by this recent head-to-head form.
Key Players
Lewis Dobbin , who has 4 goals in 15 league appearances, is Preston ’s top scorer this term and has provided 3 assists in their last 5 matches; he is their playmaker and can create chances in tight spaces.
Betting Insights
- Preston North End are the rightful favourites to win on Saturday, with the Lancashire outfit 2.8 for the victory, while Oxford are 2.5 and the draw is 3.18.
- Preston: 2.8
- Oxford: 2.5
- Draw: 3.18
- However, the home side have been resilient at home lately, remaining undefeated in their last two and picking up an impressive 2-1 win over Ipswich Town recently.
- Both Teams To Score, priced at 1.85, will be a popular selection for this Championship clash, and it suits both the recent H2H record and the teams’ respective attacking threat.
Prediction
- We’re backing Oxford to earn a result in this one.
- Punters should take the Draw on Double Chance.
