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League OneSat 19 Sept, 15:00 United Kingdom time

Oxford United vs Cambridge United prediction

The Kassam Stadium

Oxford UnitedHome
1.48 : 1.47
expected goals
Cambridge UnitedAway
37%Oxford Utd
26%Draw
37%Cambridge
Eagle safe pickOver 1.5 goals
1/4

Quick answer

Our prediction for Oxford United vs Cambridge United is Oxford United to win, with a 37% chance, but it is a close call. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Over 1.5 goals at 1/4.

Prediction
Oxford United to win
Chance
37%
Most likely score
1-1
Expected goals
Oxford United 1.5, Cambridge United 1.5
Best bet
Over 1.5 goals at 1/4
Both teams to score
60%

Note: This is our view from the numbers, not a sure thing. One goal, one injury or one red card can change any game.

The eagle's three picks

Eagle safe pick

Over 1.5 goals
80% chanceFair price 1/42 units

Eagle bold pick

Correct score 1-1
12% chanceFair price 15/21 unit

Note: Safe is the bet most likely to win. Value is where the price pays more than it should. Bold pays more but loses more often. A unit is your normal stake.

Why we think this

  1. 1
    What our numbers say

    The model gives Oxford United 37%, the draw 26% and Cambridge United 37%. There are no bookmaker prices yet, so this is our model on its own.

  2. 2
    Recent form

    Oxford United took 7 points from their last 5 games and Cambridge United took 5 from 5. Oxford United come in with the better run.

  3. 3
    Home and away

    Oxford United won 4 of their last 9 games at home. Cambridge United won 1 of their last 4 on the road.

  4. 4
    Goals

    Oxford United score 1.3 goals a game and let in 1.3. Cambridge United score 1.4 and let in 1.4. Over 2.5 goals landed in 10 of Oxford United games and 5 of Cambridge United games in that run.

  5. 5
    The safest bet

    Over 1.5 goals has a 80% chance, the highest of the bets worth taking here.

Note: Every reason here comes from real results and real prices. We do not guess and we do not copy tipsters.

Match preview

Oxford United vs Cambridge United: Oxford United shade it

The big picture

Oxford United host Cambridge United in the League One on Sat 19 Sept, 15:00 at The Kassam Stadium. Our prediction for Oxford United vs Cambridge United is Oxford United to win, with a 37% chance, but it is a close call. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Over 1.5 goals at 1/4.

Oxford United form

Oxford United have 7 wins, 5 draws and 8 losses in their last 20 games, with 26 goals scored and 26 conceded. At home they have 4 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses from 9. Their last 5 results read W, L, W, D, L, newest first.

Cambridge United form

Cambridge United have 3 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses in their last 8 games, with 11 goals scored and 11 conceded. Away from home they have 1 win, 2 draws and 1 loss from 4. Their last 5 results read D, W, L, L, D, newest first.

Our call

We expect Oxford United to score about 1.5 goals and Cambridge United about 1.5. That points to Oxford United to win, with 1-1 the most likely score. Our safest bet is Over 1.5 goals at 1/4. Our bold bet is Correct score 1-1 at 15/2.

Note: This preview is written from our data and updates as new results and prices come in.

Team records

Last 20 games in all competitions.

Oxford UtdCambridge
Games played208
Wins73
Draws52
Losses83
Goals scored2611
Goals conceded2611
Scored per game1.31.4
Conceded per game1.31.4
Home record4W 3D 2L2W 0D 2L
Away record3W 2D 6L1W 2D 1L
Clean sheets20%0%
Both teams scored50%75%
Over 2.5 goals50%63%

Note: W is a win, D a draw and L a loss. A team with more games at home or away can look better or worse than it is.

Goals and other markets

MarketChanceFair price
Over 1.5 goals80%1/4
Over 2.5 goals56%4/5
Over 3.5 goals34%15/8
Both teams to score60%4/6
Oxford United or Draw63%4/7
Cambridge United or Draw63%4/7
Oxford United to win and Over 2.524%3/1
Cambridge United to win and Over 2.524%3/1
Oxford United clean sheet23%10/3
Cambridge United clean sheet23%10/3

Note: Fair price is what a bet should pay if our chance is right. If your bookmaker offers more than this, the bet has value.

Most likely scores

1-112.1%
2-18.4%
1-28.4%
1-07.1%
0-17.0%

Note: Even the most likely score only lands about one time in eight. Keep correct score bets small.

Questions people ask

Who will win Oxford United vs Cambridge United?

Our prediction for Oxford United vs Cambridge United is Oxford United to win, with a 37% chance, but it is a close call. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Over 1.5 goals at 1/4.

What is the score prediction for Oxford United vs Cambridge United?

1-1 is the most likely score, followed by 2-1 and 1-2. We expect Oxford United to score 1.5 goals and Cambridge United 1.5.

Will both teams score in Oxford United vs Cambridge United?

Both teams to score has a 60% chance. Both sides scored in 10 of Oxford United last 20 games and 6 of Cambridge United last 8.

How are Oxford United playing?

Oxford United have 7 wins, 5 draws and 8 losses in their last 20 games, with 26 goals scored and 26 conceded. At home they have 4 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses from 9. Their last 5 results read W, L, W, D, L, newest first.

How are Cambridge United playing?

Cambridge United have 3 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses in their last 8 games, with 11 goals scored and 11 conceded. Away from home they have 1 win, 2 draws and 1 loss from 4. Their last 5 results read D, W, L, L, D, newest first.

What is the best bet for Oxford United vs Cambridge United?

Over 1.5 goals at 1/4, with a 80% chance.

Note: Answers change as prices move. We check every game again every 30 minutes.