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FA Cup: Coventry vs Oxford – Prediction, Stats & Odds

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Find expert insights on the FA Cup match between Coventry and Oxford, including predictions, team stats, betting tips, and the latest odds.

The Coventry Building Society Arena will be the stage of an FA Cup clash between Coventry City and Oxford United. Expect the gloves to come off, as the two teams vie for a spot in the fourth round. Coventry are favorites, but with little to lose, can Oxford spring a surprise on Saturday?

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Coventry Form

In their last three matches, Coventry won 2-0 against Sheffield Wednesday, before settling for a point in a 2-2 draw against Swansea. They were back on top last time out, defeating Middlesbrough 1-3. Coventry won half of their previous six matches on home soil in the FA Cup, while also drawing two. They suffered one defeat.

Oxford Form

Results have been up and down for Oxford, who beat Cambridge U by 2-1. Following that up proved too difficult, as they lost 2-3 against Derby, before claiming three points in a 1-2 win against Charlton. Oxford won half their previous six away matches in the FA Cup, as well as seeing one draw and suffering two defeats.

Coventry vs Oxford Stats

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Coventry and Oxford. The facts are based on statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

  • In the last 8 Coventry home matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 12 of the last 13 Coventry matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 13 of the last 15 Coventry home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • Coventry have not lost 14 of the last 16 home matches
  • Coventry have scored in the last 6 matches in a row
  • In the last 7 Oxford matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • Oxford have not lost 10 of the last 12 matches
  • In 6 of the last 7 Oxford away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 5 of the last 7 Oxford matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 5 of the last 7 Oxford away matches the sum of goals was under 2.5

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Coventry vs Oxford Betting Tips

Full-time result

Coventry did not lose any of their last seven matches. Coventry Building Society Arena witnessed the Sky Blues winning four times in their last 10 home matches, whilst drawing five and losing one as well. Oxford claimed five wins, one draw, and four defeats in their last 10 games away.

Both teams to score

Both teams have scored in the last four Oxford games. Of the previous 10 outings, Coventry scored the opening goal six times, whereas their opponents, Oxford, were first on target in five of their last 10 games.

Total goals

Coventry saw over 2.5 goals in five of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.9 goals during this run. In the previous ten matches for Oxford, betting on over 2.5 goals turned out to be a winning bet in six of them. On average, Oxford scored 1.4 times goals per game.

Match predictions: Coventry vs Oxford

To sum up, the upcoming match between Coventry and Oxford seems to be a good betting opportunity.

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