

The Kassam Stadium
Saturday, 01 February 2025, 15:30

Gary Rowett will hope to continue his unbeaten run as Oxford United’s manager when they welcome Bristol City to The Kassam Stadium on Saturday. The hosts have won their last four games in their last four home games. Can they continue this run? Below, I have the team news, possible starting 11, some interesting facts, expert betting tips, and odds.
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Gary Rowett has been enjoying his stay with Oxford United since taking over in December. He has won four straight home games, and I think he has really turned the team's fortune. The U’s played a goalless draw in their last game despite getting 13 goal attempts. Regardless, they remain unbeaten in their last eight Championship games and have moved up to 16th on the table with 36 points in 29 games, scoring 33 goals and conceding 43. A win for them in this game could move them as high as 12th on the table if other results work in their favour. However, Elliott Moore, Joe Bennett, Owen Dale, and Max Woltman are ruled out of this game.
Bristol City
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Bristol City returned to winning ways with a 2-1 win over Blackburn. Scott Twine and Nahki Wells were all on the scoresheet. The Robins have secured one win in their last four games and have lost twice in their last eight games. However, they are winless in their last seven games on the road.
Liam Manning’s men sit 8th on the table with 41 points in 29 games, scoring 37 goals and conceding 34. A win will move them closer to the top 6 in their aspiration for promotion. All eyes will be on Anis Mehmeti in this game. The 24-year-old has failed to score in his last five games, but I think he will get back his scoring form in this game. He has scored nine goals already this season. However, Kal Naismith will be out of this squad till June after secured a loan move to Luton Town this week. Ayman Benarous and Marcus McGuane are ruled out due to injuries.
Possible Starting 11
Oxford United — Jamie Cumming, Peter Kioso, Michal Helik, Ciaron Brown, Greg Leigh, Will Vaulks, Cameron Brannagan, Przemyslaw Placheta, Ruben Rodrigues, Siriki Dembélé, Tom Bradshaw.
Bristol City — Max O'Leary, Luke McNally, Robert Dickie, Zak Vyner, Mark Sykes, Max Bird, Jason Knight, Haydon Roberts, Scott Twine, Anis Mehmeti, Nahki Wells.
Interesting Facts
- Bristol are winless in their last seven games on the road.
- Oxford United remain unbeaten in their last eight Championship games.
- Oxford have won their last four games at home.
- The last four games between the two sides saw the BTTS results.
Expert Betting Tips
Oxford United are enjoying under their new manager, remaining unbeaten since Gary Rowett took over in December. They have also won four straight home league games under him. The manager has really changed the team, and I don’t expect him to lose yet. However, Bristol are one of the big teams in the league, and their fight for promotion will make this game a difficult task for both sides, so seeing both sides scoring won’t be a surprise.
Our prediction for the match is for both teams to score (BTTS) for odds of 1.91 at Betway.
Our second prediction is for the game to see over two goals (Over 2.5) for odds of 2.20 at Bet365.
Our third prediction is for Oxford to win or draw for odds of 1.60 at 1xbet.
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