Bristol City vs Oxford United Prediction and Betting Tips | 21st September, 2024

Bristol City play Oxford United in the sixth round of fixtures in the EFL Championship on Saturday. While Bristol have won just once this season, Oxford have won thrice.

Liam Manning's Bristol are coming off a 3-0 loss at Blackburn Rovers in the Championship last week. Following Lewis Travis' first-half opener, Yuki Ohashi's second-half brace sunk the Robins, who are languishing in 17th place in the standings with five points from as many games.

Meanwhile, Des Buckingham's Oxford are flying high in their first Championship campaign in more than two decades. The newly promoted U's are fresh off a 1-0 home win over Stoke City in the league.

Idris El Mizouni's 48th-minute strike gave Oxford all three points. Their second straight league win has propelled them up to seventh in the points table, with nine points from five games, four off leaders West Bromwich Albion.

On that note, here's a look at the head-to-head and key stats, match prediction, and betting tips of the Bristol-Oxford Championship clash at Ashton Gate.

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Bristol City vs Oxford United head-to-head and key numbers

• In 44 games across competitions, Oxford lead Bristol 19-12, with the Robins winning their last clash 5-1 at home in the EFL Cup in August last year.
• Both sides have two wins apiece in their last five meetings.
• Bristol have two wins in their last five home games, losing once.
• Oxford have won two of their last five road outings, losing their last three.
• Form guide (last five games across competitions, most recent result first): Bristol: L-L-D-W-L; Oxford: W-W-L-L-L

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Bristol City vs Oxford United prediction

While Bristol have struggled to get going, Oxford have begun to hit their stride after a quiet start. The recent form of both sides couldn't have been more contrasting, with the Robins losing 3-0 in their last two outings, while Oxford have won their last two.

In terms of their head-to-head record, the U's hold a clear edge, but recent meetings across competitions have been fairly even. However, Bristol have won just once in their last 14 league meetings with Oxford, losing six.

The Robins, though, would draw confidence from the fact that they are unbeaten in seven league games at home, winning five. However, the U's poor recent away form means a stalemate could ensue.

Prediction: Bristol City 1-1 Oxford United

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Bristol City vs Oxford United betting tips

Tip-1: Draw

Tip-2: Bristol to keep a clean sheet: No (They haven't kept one in six games across competitions this season)

Tip-3: Over 1.5 goals: Yes (Two of their last three meetings have produced at least three goals)