League One: Oxford vs Bradford – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the League One round 13 match between Oxford and Bradford and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

When Bradford come to Kassam Stadium for the League One match on Saturday, Oxford will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.

Two places behind the league-leaders, Bradford claimed 21 points from 11 rounds, while Oxford amassed 18 points. They now rank as number 7 in the League One standings.

Team form: Oxford vs Bradford

Oxford Form

In their last three matches, Oxford won 1-2 against Notts Co., before recording a draw in a 1-1 match against Mansfield. They were back on top last time out, defeating Wigan 2-1. Oxford claimed a middle-of-the-road three wins in their previous six matches on home soil in the League One. They also drew three but remained undefeated, as they scored ten and conceded five goals.

Bradford Form

In their last three matches, Bradford drew 0-0 with Leyton Orient, beat Stevenage 2-0 before a 0-0 draw with Burton. Bradford managed a decent return of three wins in their last six League One away matches, in which they scored four while also conceding three times. They also experienced two draws and one defeat.

Betting stats and facts for Oxford and Bradford

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 Bradford played across all tournaments.

Players in form: Oxford vs Bradford

Mark Harris is showing good form for Oxford, scoring two goals in their last six matches. Antoni Sarcevic scored once in his previous half dozen outings.

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Full-time result

In their last 10 matches at Kassam Stadium across all tournaments Oxford won five times, drew four and lost one times. Bradford claimed six wins, two draw and two defeats in their last 10 games away. Oxford are without defeat in 6 matches on the spin. Bradford did not lose any of their last 6 matches at home. Bradford remained unbeaten in their last 7 games on the bounce. Oxford have not lost to Bradford in 4 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Oxford scored the first goal of the game an impressive eight times out of the last ten games. Bradford scored the opening goal in six of the last ten games. Both teams have scored in last 4 consecutive Oxford games Bradford have not conceded a goal in 3 consecutive games. Oxford managed two wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments. Oxford have scored in 4 consecutive home meetings with Bradford.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in eight of Oxford’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of two goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in three of Bradford’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.5 goals in these matches. Oxford are on a fine streak of scoring at least one goal in their last 14 matches.