We’re going for goals when Oxford United head to Northampton Town and the betting prediction is to back the 2.00 about Over 2.5 Goals being scored during the ninety minutes.
Expert Analysis
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Key Northampton Town vs Oxford United stats:
The beauty of our betting tip is that it doesn’t matter if the hosts or the away team score the goals. We simply need Over 2.5 Goals in this League One match and that’s trading at 2.00.
Those feeling confident of a goalfest might be interested in the bigger odds about Over 3.5 Goals which means you need four or more being scored.
Last Matches & H2H
Northampton played Carlisle in their last match and this was an away game at Brunton Park. The scoreline was a 2-2 draw in this League One encounter, with Shaun McWilliams and Kieron Bowie scoring for Northampton.
Oxford United played Burton in their last match and this was a home game at Kassam Stadium. The scoreline was a 3-0 win in this League One encounter, with Ruben Rodrigues (2) and Marcus McGuane scoring for Oxford United.
Northampton Town beat Oxford United in their last match at PTS Academy Stadium, enjoying a 1-0 scoreline.
In their last 2 meetings, Northampton Town have won one, no draws and Oxford United have won one match.
Confirmed Lineups
Northampton Town (confirmed lineup): Max Anthony Thompson, Aaron McGowan, Jordan Willis, Sam Sherring, Patrick Brough, Shaun McWilliams, Jack Sowerby, Mitchell Pinnock, Marc Leonard, Sam Hoskins, Kieron Bowie.
Oxford United (confirmed lineup): James Beadle, Fin Stevens, Elliott Moore, Ciaron Brown, Joseph Bennett, Marcus McGuane, Cameron Brannagan, Stanley Mills, Ruben Rodrigues, Josh Murphy, Mark Harris.
Northampton Town vs Oxford United Prediction
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Published 04:49, 21 December 2023
Northampton Town vs Oxford United Odds
Oxford United are the 2.25 favourites and that means a 44% chance of winning this League One match according to the betting odds at the bookies. Northampton Town are regarded as the least likely winner at 3.00.
A tight game could be on the cards and that is reflected in the short odds about Under 2.5 Goals being scored. If you think both teams will score, then BTTS Yes could appeal. Otherwise, you can back BTTS No as an alternative.
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Team News
Don’t miss out on the Northampton Town vs Oxford United team news so you understand the players available for selection ahead of kick-off.
Northampton Town vs Oxford United Lineups
Northampton Town Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Oxford United Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Northampton Town Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
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Max Anthony Thompson
3
Aaron McGowan
15
Jordan Willis
6
Sam Sherring
33
Patrick Brough
17
Shaun McWilliams
4
Jack Sowerby
11
Mitchell Pinnock
21
Marc Leonard
7
Sam Hoskins
19
Kieron Bowie
1
James Beadle
15
Fin Stevens
5
Elliott Moore
3
Ciaron Brown
12
Joseph Bennett
18
Marcus McGuane
8
Cameron Brannagan
7
Stanley Mills
20
Ruben Rodrigues
23
Josh Murphy
9
Mark Harris
Oxford United Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Northampton Town Substitutes
- 5John Guthrie
- 10Danny Hylton
- 16Tyreece Simpson
- 22A. Joseph Odimayo
- 23William Hondermarck
- 24Ryan Haynes
- 36James Dadge
Oxford United Substitutes
- 4Jordan Thorniley
- 6Joshua McEachran
- 13Simon Eastwood
- 14Oisin Smyth
- 17James Henry
- 19Tyler Goodrham
- 39Gatlin O’Donkor
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League One Table
| 1 | Portsmouth | 20 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 34:16 | 45 |
| 2 | Peterborough | 21 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 41:20 | 41 |
| 3 | Oxford United | 21 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 35:22 | 40 |
| 4 | Stevenage | 21 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 31:20 | 39 |
| 5 | Bolton | 19 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 37:20 | 39 |
| 6 | Derby County | 19 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 34:16 | 36 |
| 7 | Barnsley | 19 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 37:21 | 34 |
| 8 | Blackpool | 21 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 36:25 | 33 |
| 9 | Lincoln City | 22 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 27:21 | 32 |
| 10 | Charlton | 19 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 32:27 | 27 |
| 12 | Northampton | 21 | 8 | 3 | 10 | 26:28 | 27 |
| 13 | Bristol Rovers | 19 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 25:24 | 25 |
| 13 | Shrewsbury | 21 | 8 | 3 | 10 | 13:27 | 27 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient | 21 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 20:28 | 25 |
| 17 | Port Vale | 19 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 15:27 | 22 |
| 17 | Wigan Athletic | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 30:23 | 23 |
| 18 | Cambridge Utd | 20 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 16:27 | 21 |
| 18 | Wycombe | 19 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 23:28 | 22 |
| 19 | Burton Albion | 21 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 17:32 | 20 |
| 20 | Exeter City | 19 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 12:30 | 18 |
| 21 | Carlisle United | 21 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 17:31 | 16 |
| 22 | Fleetwood | 20 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 18:35 | 16 |
| 23 | Reading | 21 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 25:35 | 15 |
| 24 | Cheltenham | 20 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 12:30 | 13 |
| 1 | Portsmouth | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 16:10 | 24 |
| 2 | Peterborough | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 25:7 | 23 |
| 3 | Blackpool | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 25:13 | 23 |
| 4 | Bolton | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 23:13 | 22 |
| 5 | Oxford United | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 18:7 | 21 |
| 6 | Charlton | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 23:15 | 20 |
| 7 | Wigan Athletic | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 16:10 | 19 |
| 8 | Shrewsbury | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 10:9 | 19 |
| 9 | Derby County | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 15:6 | 17 |
| 10 | Stevenage | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 13:9 | 17 |
| 11 | Northampton | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 16:13 | 17 |
| 12 | Lincoln City | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 16:9 | 16 |
| 13 | Reading | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 16:13 | 15 |
| 14 | Cambridge Utd | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 9:11 | 15 |
| 15 | Bristol Rovers | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 15:9 | 14 |
| 16 | Barnsley | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 19:12 | 13 |
| 17 | Burton Albion | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 11:13 | 12 |
| 18 | Wycombe | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 10:13 | 11 |
| 19 | Carlisle United | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 10:13 | 11 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 9:17 | 11 |
| 21 | Port Vale | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 6:8 | 9 |
| 22 | Exeter City | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5:10 | 9 |
| 23 | Cheltenham | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6:15 | 8 |
| 24 | Fleetwood | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 8:18 | 7 |
The updated League One standings highlight the performance of each football team. See where the sides are ranked according to points earned so far.