Watford vs Oxford United prediction and betting tips on November 8, 2024
Game Prediction
On November 8, 2024, the 15th round of the English Championship will feature Watford vs Oxford United.
Our prediction for Watford vs Oxford United
Watford has long been a "yo-yo" club, frequently bouncing between the Premier League and the Championship. After another relegation from the Premier League, the ambitious club has been stuck in the Championship. This was the case last season when Watford, expected to be a top contender, only managed to secure 56 points and finished 15th. Meanwhile, Oxford United, who have made progress in recent years, secured 5th place in League 1 and earned promotion via the playoffs for the first time since the mid-90s.
The newly-promoted side started strongly, winning three of their first five matches. However, their form dipped, and by mid-autumn, they went on a draw streak, picking up valuable points. They did suffer defeats to Sunderland and Swansea, but in their most recent match, they won 1-0 against Hull. Watford, under Tom Cleverley, began with victories both in the Championship and the League Cup. However, they were defeated by Manchester City 1-2 in the League Cup, and while their home form remains solid, they’ve struggled away from home. A 6-2 win over Sheffield Wednesday on the road was followed by a loss to Swansea.
Watford has been scoring about 1.3 goals per match but has been conceding over 1.5 goals per game. Oxford's goal statistics are more balanced, as they score and concede 1.25 goals per match.
Key statistics and trends for Watford vs Oxford United:
- Watford has lost 7 of their last 12 matches.
- Oxford United has drawn 5 of their last 6 matches.
- Watford has scored 27% of their goals between the 46th and 60th minutes.
- Oxford United has scored 35% of their goals between the 46th and 60th minutes.
- Oxford United has conceded in each of their last 6 matches.
- Watford wins the first half in 15% of their matches, while Oxford United wins the first half in 36% of their matches.
Possible starting lineups:
Watford (likely lineup): Bachmann - Porteous, Sierralta, Pollock - Larouci, Kayembe, Sissoko, Ins, Ebosele - Chakvetadze, Bayo
Oxford United (likely lineup): Cumming - Brown, Nelson, Moore, Kioso - Harris, Volkes, El-Mizouni, Rodrigues, Goodrem - Scarlett
Head-to-head:
In the last 25 years, the teams have only played once, in the 2020 League Cup, where Watford equalized in the 89th minute and won in the penalty shootout.
Free prediction for Watford vs Oxford United
Watford tends to gather points mostly at home, and given their recent struggles, they are expected to earn points against the newly-promoted side. We suggest betting on a Watford win (odds – 1.82).
Place your bets on the upcoming match and follow your team’s progress in the Championship standings.