Oxford Utd vs Stevenage tips and predictions

Visitors won't threaten Oxford Utd

There's 6 points between these two League One sides as sixth place Oxford Utd get set to host ninth place Stevenage.

There's a big favourite here but arguably they shouldn't be quite so short. The price just doesn't appeal even though they are probably going to win.

The hosts come into the match having logged 5 wins from their last 8 games.

The hosts are making the most of a recent purple patch and they have shown their prowess when everything comes together. Oxford Utd scored three or more goals in 3 of their recent 4 matches and they've rarely been caught sleeping. They've conceded only 2 goals in their last 6 games at home and away. This clash is an opportunity for them to keep another clean sheet.

Averaging just 0.6 goals in their last 13 matches, Stevenage have underdelivered at times. Football matches are not won on paper though so they cannot be ruled out. If the hairdryer treatment has worked they can bounce back quickly. They could be famous last words though.

Obviously these sides are not unfamiliar foes. Oxford Utd have won 4 of the last 6 fixtures between the two teams. In terms of the previous meetings the head-to-head stats give reasons to believe in the home win.

Oxford Utd are justifiable favourites and it's possible they just don't give up ground to Stevenage. There are better value picks elsewhere but the No BTTS bet seems fair enough.