Oxford United still have an outside chance of securing a playoff spot this season and will be desperate to pick up all three in this tough but winnable match against fellow playoff hopefuls Bolton Wanderers. The Trotters are looking at automatic promotion this year and will be desperate to beat an Oxford United side who have been good of late. The side have picked up two wins in their previous five matches, whilst Bolton have picked up three consecutive wins heading into this fixture.
Bolton have got to be favourites heading into this one. The side have quality, tenacity, and ability and the bookies clearly have no problem backing the side with the away win a tempting 15/8. However, Oxford at 8/5 head into the match as favourites, something that I find rather surprising given current league standing and recent form. The draw is a not very appealing 5/2 and with that in mind I think you would be far better served backing one of these two sides to find the victory.
Head To Head
These two teams have only previously met on three occasions. They’ve twice finished all-square, while Oxford won the reverse fixture this season by two goals to nil.
Oxford United vs Bolton Stats
Bolton have failed to score in 29% of their away matches this season, while Oxford have failed to score in 22% of their home matches.
