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This is a preview of the League One meeting between Oxford United and Morecambe at the Kassam Stadium. This will be the first game between the clubs since 2016 when both teams were in League Two.
Oxford vs Morecambe – Free Betting Tips & Predictions
Oxford picked up a 3-1 victory over Burton Albion during the weekend to make it back-to-back league victories. A further enhancement in form took place in the midweek game against Tottenham Hotspur U21, as Oxford picked up a 3-2 win. Morecambe’s poor form shows no sign of slowing down with the team drawing 1-1 at home against Plymouth.
- Match result – Oxford win @ 4/7 (1.57)
- Total goals – over 2.5 @ 4/6 (1.66)
- Both teams to score – yes @ 8/11 (1.72)
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Oxford victory
Oxford have been picking up some excellent results of late and the team has a lot of confidence coming into this match owing to 3 consecutive wins in all competitions. Morecambe, meanwhile, are struggling with every passing week and the lack of wins in the last five matches has pushed the team closer to the bottom four. Oxford have the fourth best home record in the division with just one loss from eight matches. Morecambe are one of the poorest teams on the road with just four points from 21 so far.
Total goals over 2.5
Morecambe have ended up witnessing over 2.5 goals in seven out of the last eight away matches in the league. There could be more pain ahead for Morecambe with Oxford managing to grab eight goals in the last three matches. Four out of the last five matches involving Oxford have been with a lot of goals.
Both teams to score –yes
Even though Morecambe sliding down the league table, they have been able to get at least a goal in the last eight consecutive matches across all competitions. For all the recent form, Oxford have kept just one clean sheet in the last five.
League One Match Preview – Oxford vs Morecambe
Oxford
Oxford have climbed back into the top six places of the League One. The plan for Karl Robinson’s men will be to sustain this position and maybe improve on the same. The team has hit momentum over the last few weeks. Meanwhile, Robinson does not have any injury concerns in his squad.
Morecambe
Morecambe have had the lowest point of the season after going down to 18th place in the table. They are hardly just a couple of points away from slipping into the bottom three. After having gained promotion only last summer, Stephen Robinson’s team will not be in a mood to go back straight down. Shayon Harrison is the only injury problem for Morecambe.
Analysing the Stats for Oxford vs Morecambe
Here are the top stats for the game along with a tool to help you pick the best odds.
Oxford Utd vs Morecambe | |||
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30/10/21 League 1 | Oxford Utd Oxford Utd | 3 - 1 | Morecambe |
13/02/16 EL2 | Morecambe Morecambe | 2 - 4 | Oxford Utd |
26/09/15 EL2 | Oxford Utd Oxford Utd | 0 - 0 | Morecambe |
03/03/15 EL2 | Oxford Utd Oxford Utd | 1 - 1 | Morecambe |
19/08/14 EL2 | Morecambe Morecambe | 1 - 0 | Oxford Utd |
Oxford Utd | |||
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Last 5 | |||
27/11/21 League 1 | Oxford Utd Oxford Utd | 0 - 0 | Rotherham |
23/11/21 League 1 | Oxford Utd Oxford Utd | 3 - 1 | Fleetwood Town |
16/11/21 FA Cup | Bristol Rovers Bristol Rovers | 4 - 3 | Oxford Utd |
13/11/21 League 1 | Ipswich Ipswich | 0 - 0 | Oxford Utd |
07/11/21 FA Cup | Oxford Utd Oxford Utd | 2 - 2 | Bristol Rovers |
Morecambe | |||
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Last 5 | |||
27/11/21 League 1 | Morecambe | 0 - 4 | Milton Keynes Dons |
23/11/21 League 1 | Morecambe | 2 - 2 | Charlton |
20/11/21 League 1 | Fleetwood Town | 1 - 2 | Morecambe |
09/11/21 EET | Morecambe | 0 - 2 | Carlisle |
06/11/21 FA Cup | Morecambe | 1 - 0 | Newport County |
FAQs on Oxford vs Morecambe game
Where is the match going to take place? The Kassam Stadium
When will this match start? October 30, 2021 at 15:00 GMT
Who is the favourite team to win the game? Oxford
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