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Ace Football previews the League One round 9 match between Oxford and Stockport County and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.

Having not shared a spot in the same division in recent times, this is the first time Oxford comes up against Stockport County as of late.

One spot behind the leader of the table, Stockport County have claimed 23 points after 12 rounds, while Oxford have amassed 19 points and are now ranked as number 7 in the League One standings.

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Form: Oxford vs Stockport County

Oxford Form

Oxford have gone unbeaten in their previous three matches, which included a 1-1 draw with Mansfield, a 2-1 victory over Wigan, and a 0-0 draw with Bradford. Oxford claimed three wins in their last six matches at home in the League One, while also drawing three but lost none. They scored nine and conceded four goals.

Stockport County Form

Stockport County recorded a draw and two wins, as the won by 1-0 and 0-2 against Bromley and Doncaster, respectively. Last time out, Notts Co. ended their streak as the match finished even 1-1. Stockport County managed a decent return of three wins in their last six League One away matches, in which they scored ten while also conceding four times. They also experienced two draws and one defeat.

Betting stats and facts for Oxford and Stockport County

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Oxford and Stockport County played across all tournaments.

  • In 21 of the last 23 Oxford home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 8 of the last 10 Oxford matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 7 of the last 9 Oxford matches in the League One, the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In the last 5 Oxford matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 6 of the last 7 Oxford home matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • Stockport County have won 4 of the last 5 matches and the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • Stockport County have won 4 of the last 5 matches while scoring less than 2.5 goals
  • In 5 of the last 6 Stockport County matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • Stockport County have won 5 of the last 7 away matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
  • In the last 3 Stockport County away matches the sum of goals was under 2.5

Players on top: Oxford vs Stockport County

With two goals in six matches Siriki Dembele has been a regular feature on the scoresheet in recent matches, making him a tempting betting prospect, when going up against Stockport County and their defence. The visitors hope Kyle Wootton adds another to his current tally of five goals in his latest matches.

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Full-time result

Oxford claimed all three points five times in their last 10 home matches across all tournaments, while also drawing four along the way. They endured defeat in one of the games in this run. Stockport County won six of their last 10 games away, while drawing two and losing two in this series of matches. Oxford are without defeat in 7 matches on the spin. Stockport County did not lose any of their last 7 matches at home. Stockport County didn’t lose any of their previous 6 outings. Stockport County have not lost to Oxford in 4 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Oxford scored first in seven of their last ten home games. Stockport County got the opening goal in five out of their last ten away games. Stockport County were able to win five of these matches without conceding a goal. Perhaps a number worth keeping in mind for an accumulator, depending on your betting strategy.

Total goals

Oxford saw over 2.5 goals in seven of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.8 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in three of the last ten outings for Stockport County, who managed to score 1.7 times in those matches.