U’s to Put Up a Fight Against Boro

Oxford are worth chancing on the Asian Handicap with a +1 goal start at 1.84. We have the insurance of money back if the home team lose by a single goal and a bigger return if they beat or draw with Middlesbrough.

Oxford Bidding to Bounce Back After Loss

Oxford United were defeated on the road in their last game. Watford won 1-0 at Vicarage Road Stadium. The U’s recorded three shots on target and had 40% possession.

Middlesbrough have won their previous two games. The latest was a 5-1 home triumph at Riverside Stadium against Luton Town. The Teeside outfit were 52% in the possession stakes and had six shots on goal, with Delano Burgzorg and Finn Azaz scoring two apiece.

Oxford United – Last 10 League Games

1 win, 4 losses and 5 draws, averaging 0.8 goals from 2.9 shots on goal and 6.3 attempts. Oxford have had 42.7% possession and 2.7 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.2 goals from 4.7 shots on goal and 11.3 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 7.4 corners.

Dane Scarlett is the top goalscorer with 3, Ruben Rodrigues has 2, with Hidde ter Avest and two other players on 1. Leading assistor is Idris El Mizouni with 2.

Middlesbrough – Last 10 League Games

Middlesbrough have won 5, lost 4 and drawn 1, with an average of 1.7 goals from 10.8 attempts and 5.3 shots on goal. The Boro average 55.1% possession, 5.0 corners in their favour and 4.3 corners against, while conceding 1.3 goals from 6.9 attempts and 3.4 shots on goal.

Emmanuel Latte Lath, Finn Azaz and Tommy Conway have top scored with 3, while Delano Burgzorg is next on 2. Riley McGree has managed 4 assists in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Oxford (predicted lineup): Jamie Cumming, Hidde ter Avest, Ben Nelson, Elliott Moore, Ciaron Brown, Will Vaulks, Joshua McEachran, Tyler Goodrham, Idris El Mizouni, Greg Leigh, Dane Scarlett.

Middlesbrough (predicted lineup): Seny Dieng, Anfernee Dijksteel, George Edmundson, Matt Clarke, Luke Ayling, Jonathan Howson, Daniel Barlaser, Ben Doak, Finn Azaz, Delano Burgzorg, Emmanuel Latte Lath.

Expert Championship Analysis

Injuries and suspensions can affect the overall outcome and we use this information as well as the latest form guide. The same applies to the stats so that we can get the best understanding of how things might pan out.

Key Oxford vs Middlesbrough league stats:

• The +1 line has been covered by Oxford in 7 of their last 8 games at home.
• The +1 line has been covered by Oxford in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Middlesbrough in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Middlesbrough in 10 of their last 20 games on the road.

There’s a case for siding with Oxford +1 at odds of 1.84 for this Championship match. This Asian Handicap bet looks really attractive based on the latest stats and we’re happy with the line and price for the home team.

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Oxford +1 Probability

According to the latest odds, there’s a 54.3% likelihood of our pick winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this bet.