LiontipsCoventry vs Oxford United. Championship match prediction and betting tips
Command Analysis
Current form
On the eve of the start of the season, Coventry sets the task of promotion and entry into the Premier League. In the off-season, the team significantly updated the roster, strengthened in certain areas, but in the first round they were unable to score even one point following the away match with Stoke City (0:1). They played very poorly in attack - only one shot on target.
True, the league defeat was followed by a 1-0 win over Bristol City in the League Cup. This time the attack played better, with Simms scoring the winning goal in the 65th minute.
Disqualifications and injuries
Midfielder Ben Sheaf picked up an injury during pre-season and will not be able to help his team today.
Interesting trends for betting
- Coventry's opponents receive an average of 1.95 yellow cards per match
- Coventry have failed to score more than one goal in four of their last five matches
Probable line-up : Dovin, van Ewijk, Thomas, Binks, Bidwell, Rudoni, Allen, Thorpe, Wright, Simms, Mason-Clark.
Current form
Oxford United have made it to the Championship for the first time in 25 years and have made it clear that they intend to stay there. In the first round, they managed to beat Norwich 2-0 at home. Des Buckingham's men had more possession than their opponents, made five shots on target, two of which were accurate.
Moreover, after winning the championship, Oxford United made a successful start in the League Cup. At home, they again won 2-0 against Peterborough United. It is obvious that the head coach managed to get his players in excellent shape, the defense is working especially well – they have two clean sheets.
Disqualifications and injuries
All key players are in the team.
Interesting trends for betting
- Oxford United's opponents receive an average of 1.5 yellow cards per match.
- The team has won its last three victories with a clean sheet
Probable line-up : Cumming, Long, Moore, Brown, Bennett, Woolks, Goodram, Rodriguez, Brannagan, Placheta, Harris.
Trends
Bet 1st half: total under 1.5 goals
Coventry have failed to score more than one goal in the first 45 minutes in two games to start the season
1.50Bet Goals in both halves – no
The bet has played in four of the guests' previous five matches
1.95Bet Exact score 1:0
The previous two matches involving Coventry had this scoreline
6.70Tip and bets
In January of this year, the rivals played each other in the Cup, and then Coventry smashed Oxford United to smithereens with a score of 6:2. Today, we do not expect such a rout. It is noticeable from the first matches that the hosts in the updated lineup are still far from optimal form. At the same time, the visitors demonstrated with their victory over Norwich that they are ready to confront the representatives of the Championship. We offer a betting tip for the underdog in this pair.
Our prediction is Oxford United to win with an Asian handicap (+1) at odds of 1.72
Bet on total
Including the League Cup, Coventry and Oxford United have played four games in total and none of them have seen more than two goals scored. Both teams rely on defence in their play and it is unlikely that we will see open football today.
The second bet is total under 2.5 goals with odds of 2.12
Bet on the first half
Coventry have drawn 0-0 with their opponents in their first two league games and the League Cup this season. We don't think anything will change radically today.
Prediction: draw in the first half with odds of 2.37
