League One: Oxford vs Burton – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the League One round 6 match between Oxford and Burton and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Last season’s relegation survivors Burton visit Oxford to Kassam Stadium on Saturday for a round 6 match in the League One.

Looking at the League One standings, the current difference between the sides is one points and five places.

Team form: Oxford vs Burton

Oxford Form

Oxford have been a little inconsistent recently, as they beat Stevenage by 1-2. Following that up proved too difficult, as they lost 3-1 against Huddersfield, before achieving a 0-4 win against Leicester. Oxford won three of their previous six matches at Kassam Stadium in the League One. They drew two and suffered one defeats, scoring 13 goals to four against.

Burton Form

In their last three matches, Burton lost 2-1 against Notts Co., won 4-1 against AFC Wimbledon, and drew 2-2 with Cambridge U. Burton managed to win just once in their past six away games in the League One. On top of winning once they also drew three as well as losing two, while scoring seven time and letting in six.

Betting facts for Oxford and Burton

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 Burton played across all tournaments.

Players on top: Oxford vs Burton

Finn Delap shows decent form right now for Burton, as he scored two goals in his last six games in the League One. The visitors need more from him, though, when facing Oxford, who are strong favourites on Saturday. Siding with Mark Harris also look a nice prospect as he scored three goals in his last six League One matches.

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Full-time result

Oxford claimed five wins, drew three and lost two of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Burton won two, drew five and lost three of their last 10 games away. Burton conceded a goal in their 8 most recent matches. Oxford have beaten Burton in 4 consecutive home league meetings

Both teams to score

Oxford scored first in seven of their last ten home games. Burton got the opening goal in five out of their last ten away games. Both teams have scored in the last 4 consecutive away games Burton played. Burton should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in on Saturday, as Oxford only managed two clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. Burton claimed one clean sheets in their last 10 games. Oxford have scored in 6 consecutive home meetings with Burton.

Total goals

Oxford saw over 2.5 goals in five of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.5 goals during this run. Of the last ten games for Burton, six had more than 2.5 goals, while they managed to score an average of 1.5 times goals per game. Oxford scored at least one goal in their last 9 matches. Burton’s last 4 matches had more than three goals.