With their 6 point advantage in the league table, Oxford United fans are hoping to see their team collect maximum points from this game against Bristol Rovers.
Bristol Rovers could be less fresh than the hosts in this fixture, as they played a League One game only four sleeps ago. That game was also an away game, at Crewe Alexandra. It will be interesting to see if they are fully ready and rested for this match, and/or if some changes in the lineup is necessary.
Oxford United form and stats
4-2-3 (win-draw-lost) are the League One numbers at home for Oxford United so far this season. The team is able to perform also as the away side, as they are nurturing a very healthy winning streak of four straight victories regardless of arena. Hopes of three in a row are alive for Oxford after consecutive victories at their own ground.
A nice win for Oxford last time playing, versus Cambridge United. That was also a home game and the match ended 1-0 with R. Hall scoring for the victors. Before that match, a League One win away at Burton Albion.
The hosts are favourites to win this game, with an estimated chance of about 55-60% of that outcome. Earlier Oxford matches with similar probabilities have ended with five wins, two draws and zero defeats (from seven games).
There will be little rest for Oxford after this match as they are travelling to Rochdale for a League One game in only three days.
The Oxford fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 14 goals in 9 league matches. It's worth mentioning that 7 of these goals has been scored in their last three home matches. Oxford United have conceded 10 in these home matches. There's been improvement defensively lately, as only 1 of these goals has been conceded in their last 3 home matches.
Bristol Rovers form and stats
As the visiting team in League One matches, Bristol Rovers have produced an overall stat of 3-3-4 so far. Bristol Rovers seem to be suffering from homesickness with two consecutive losses away. Third time lucky?
Two away games in a row for Bristol, who will hope to get a better result in this one after losing 2-3 versus Crewe Alexandra in the League One. A 0-1 loss hosting Charlton Athletic before that.
As mentioned above, the odds for this match puts the home team as favourites. Perhaps this eases the pressure on the away team, who are capable of producing an upset here on a good day. Looking at earlier matches with similar odds and Bristol playing away, we found five games. Results were two away wins, one draw and two home wins.
Bristol Rovers has another fixture away, a League One game, against Peterborough United in just three days. A tough schedule for the visitors!
Bristol Rovers are scoring more than one goal per away game on average, having accumulated 12 away goals from 10 games (in the league). It's worth mentioning that 6 of these goals has been scored in their last three away matches. Defensive performances away have varied in quality as Bristol have conceded 15 goals on the road. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
Oxford United-Bristol Rovers H2H statistics last ten meetings regardless of arena: Oxford two wins, Bristol Rovers six wins, two draws. four of these ten matches had three or more goals (over 2,5).Top Goalscorers
  M. Taylor 9 goals |  O. Shodipo 6 goals |  B. Hanlan 6 goals |
Oxford United missing players
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| Oxford United | Bristol Rovers | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 20 | 9 | 4 | Played | P | 2 | 10 | 20 |
| 8 | 4 | 3 | Won | W | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 4 | 2 | 0 | Drew | D | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 8 | 3 | 1 | Lost | L | 1 | 4 | 10 |
| 30 | 14 | 10 | Scored | S | 1 | 12 | 22 |
| 27 | 10 | 3 | Conceded | C | 3 | 15 | 31 |
| 90% | 89% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 90% | 95% |
| 90% | 89% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 70% | 80% |
| 45% | 44% | 75% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 40% | 40% |
| 35% | 33% | 50% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 30% | 25% |
| 20% | 11% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 30% | 20% |
| 50% | 44% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 60% | 50% |
| 20% | 33% | 50% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 20% | 20% |
| 40% | 33% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 50% | 30% | 35% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.9 | 2.3 | 2.8 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 1.7 | 1.6 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12.3 | 10.9 | 12.2 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 5.5 | 11 | 10.4 |
| 4.4 | 4 | 4.2 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 2.5 | 3.4 | 3.2 |
| 34% | 39% | 59% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 20% | 35% | 34% |
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Hull City | 22 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 36 | 20 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 7 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 22 | 13 | 16 | 42 |
| 2 | Lincoln City | 21 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 32 | 18 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 14 | 42 |
| 3 | Portsmouth | 21 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 19 | 7 | 22 | 41 |
| 4 | Doncaster Rovers | 20 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 21 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 10 | 14 | 39 |
| 5 | Peterborough United | 21 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 35 | 21 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 9 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 39 |
| 6 | Charlton Athletic | 23 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 35 | 30 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 14 | 5 | 36 |
| 7 | Crewe Alexandra | 23 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 32 | 27 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 20 | 12 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 15 | 5 | 35 |
| 8 | Ipswich Town | 20 | 11 | 2 | 7 | 26 | 22 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 35 |
| 9 | Sunderland | 21 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 28 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 17 | 4 | 11 | 33 |
| 10 | Accrington Stanley | 19 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 25 | 21 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 33 |
| 11 | Plymouth Argyle | 23 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 31 | 39 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 17 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 22 | -8 | 30 |
| 12 | Fleetwood Town | 22 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 29 | 22 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 8 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 13 | 14 | 7 | 29 |
| 13 | Gillingham | 22 | 9 | 2 | 11 | 24 | 27 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 13 | -3 | 29 |
| 14 | Oxford United | 20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 30 | 27 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 16 | 17 | 3 | 28 |
| 15 | Milton Keynes Dons | 23 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 29 | 29 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 17 | 12 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 17 | 0 | 28 |
| 16 | Blackpool | 21 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 21 | 24 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 14 | -3 | 28 |
| 17 | Shrewsbury Town | 20 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 21 | 25 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 12 | -4 | 24 |
| 18 | Rochdale | 22 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 33 | 41 | 11 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 13 | 21 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 20 | 20 | -8 | 22 |
| 19 | Bristol Rovers | 20 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 22 | 31 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 15 | -9 | 22 |
| 20 | Northampton Town | 21 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 19 | 36 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 19 | -17 | 22 |
| 21 | AFC Wimbledon | 22 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 25 | 40 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 21 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 19 | -15 | 21 |
| 22 | Wigan Athletic | 21 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 24 | 38 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 19 | -14 | 20 |
| 23 | Swindon Town | 22 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 29 | 45 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 14 | 20 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 25 | -16 | 20 |
| 24 | Burton Albion | 24 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 29 | 51 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 17 | 28 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 23 | -22 | 16 |
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