Stevenage FC
Football England - EFL League One Lamex Stadium Sat 22 Aug 10:00
Oxford United FC
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Stevenage vs Oxford Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Under 2.5 Goals @ -154

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Best Bet Has to Be Under 2.5

We think Stevenage and Oxford are on course for a low-scoring contest. On this basis, we will visit the Total Goals market where Under 2.5 can be wagered at attractive odds of -154.

Scroll down to view our Stevenage vs Oxford betting preview, where we break down our main match prediction in full, followed by our correct score prediction, player prop picks and bet builder tips.

Stevenage vs Oxford Preview

Stevenage meet Oxford at Lamex Stadium, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 22 August.

Stevenage played out a 1-1 draw when last in action. This was on the road at Pirelli Stadium against Burton Albion.

Oxford United drew 2-2 in their previous game. This was at home against Milton Keynes Dons at Kassam Stadium.

Teams Drew 1-1 in Previous H2H Clash

The most recent clash between the teams saw Stevenage draw 1-1 away to Oxford at Kassam Stadium.

League One G W D L GF GA GD GD P
10 Oxford logo Oxford 1 0 1 0 2 2 0 2:2 1
12 Stevenage logo Stevenage 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1:1 1
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Main Match Prediction

There’s a definite case for selecting Under 2.5 when it comes to this League One showdown. The sides could be set to contest an encounter with few goals and we’re looking to snap up the price of -154.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):

  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 6 Stevenage games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Stevenage games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 15 of the last 20 Stevenage games at home.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Oxford games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Oxford games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Oxford games on the road.

The League One experts at Sportsgambler.com have a strong handle when it comes to injuries and suspensions. The recent form also helps to shape our football predictions, with this being cross-referenced with the latest numbers.

Under 2.5 Probability

According to the top betting sites, our pick has a 60.6% chance of landing a return. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success between 65-70%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

Looking for Bigger Odds?

If you’re searching for a bigger price, then one option is to back Under 2.5 Goals as part of a Total Goals & Both Teams to Score bet. Combining this pick with BTTS No generates bigger odds.

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Correct Score Prediction

Stevenage Stevenage logo 1 - 1 Oxford logo Oxford

Let’s go for the game to end in a 1-1 scoreline, a wager which is available at +410. Correct score betting provides plenty of excitement and a potentially bigger return if you win.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Mark Harris to Score +440 BetMGM logo

Mark Harris (Oxford) has netted two goals in his past nine league games. We believe this is the best of the player props, with a healthy +440 available when it comes to betting him to score at any time.

Latest Mark Harris Player Prop Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Total Goals Under 2.5 -154
Full-Time Result Draw +225
Anytime Goalscorer Mark Harris +440

Take a bet builder that incorporates no more than two goals in total, a draw on the 1x2 along with Mark Harris (Oxford) to find the net at any time.

The bet builder option is great for football fans wanting a personalised multi-leg wager on the same game. Bettors enjoy creating a tailored wager based on their predictions for how a match is likely to turn out.

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Stevenage vs Oxford Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Latest Odds Suggest a Close Encounter

The latest Stevenage odds are +130 which leads to them being favourites in this League One clash. It’s also implied by the bookmakers that they have a 43% prospect of securing a victory. The +210 means that Oxford United are seen as having the lowest probability of succeeding.

Stevenage are -111 at -0.25 on the Asian Handicap and this gives you a half stake refund in the event of a draw. However, you get a full payout on your wager if they manage to beat Oxford.

For those expecting a low-scoring contest, Under 2.5 is the market leader on the Total Goals market. For those anticipating both sides finding the net, then BTTS Yes might prove attractive. Alternatively, you can wager BTTS No.

Hundreds of markets are made available when it comes to League One games, with the best football betting sites leaving no stone unturned in terms of available options.

Jamie Reid Favourite to Find the Net First

Jamie Reid can be backed to find the net anytime at +185, with +400 available that the market leader scores the first goal.

Player Goals
Jamie Reid (Stevenage)
First
+400
Anytime
+185
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Dan Kemp (Stevenage)
First
+500
Anytime
+240
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Josh Magennis (Stevenage)
First
+525
Anytime
+245
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Cameron Brannagan (Oxford)
First
+700
Anytime
+335
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Stevenage Tough to Defeat in Recent Home Games

Stats: League matches only
Stevenage have finished with seven wins, two losses and one draw in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 0.70.

Oxford are winless over their previous four games on their travels. The U's have finished with five defeats, three draws and two wins in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 0.90 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

Oxford beat Stevenage 3-1 when they last met at Lamex Stadium.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Stevenage logo Stevenage Home Stats 7-1-2 1.90 1.20 0.70 4 6 4 6
Oxford logo Oxford Away Stats 2-3-5 2.30 0.90 1.40 5 5 5 5
  • W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
  • G = Avg. Goals
  • GF = Avg. Goals For
  • GA = Avg. Goals Against
  • O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
  • U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
  • B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
  • B-No = Matches BTTS No
Team Stats
Stevenage logo Stevenage League Stats
Oxford logo Oxford League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Stevenage vs Oxford Lineups & Team News

Be prepared — check the Stevenage vs Oxford team news before wagering. We’ll keep you posted with predicted and confirmed lineups for League One and all current injury news.

Previous Stevenage Lineups

15 Aug League One
Burton 1-1 Stevenage
07 Aug EFL Cup
Wycombe 1-2 Stevenage
13 May League One
Stockport 2-0 Stevenage
09 May League One
Stevenage 0-1 Stockport
02 May League One
Stevenage 1-0 Wigan
25 Apr League One
Doncaster 1-1 Stevenage

Previous Oxford Lineups

15 Aug League One
Oxford 2-2 MK Dons
08 Aug EFL Cup
Leyton Orient 2-0 Oxford
02 May Championship
Millwall 2-0 Oxford
25 Apr Championship
Oxford 4-1 Sheffield Wed
21 Apr Championship
Oxford 0-1 Wrexham
18 Apr Championship
Derby 1-0 Oxford
Team Squads

Stevenage Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Alex Revell

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Carl Piergianni 5 D 1 90 1 0 0 0 0 0
Luther Wildin 2 D 1 90 1 0 0 0 0 0
Dan Kemp 10 M 1 90 1 0 0 0 0 0
Daniel Phillips 8 M 1 90 1 0 0 0 0 0
Filip Marschall 1 - 1 90 1 0 0 0 0 0

Oxford Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Aaron Ramsey

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Aidomo Emakhu 10 F 1 90 1 0 0 0 0 0
Jack Currie 26 D 1 90 1 0 0 0 0 0
Sam Long 2 D 1 90 1 0 0 0 0 0
Mark Harris 9 F 1 90 1 0 1 0 1 0
Jamie Cumming 1 G 1 90 1 0 0 0 0 0
England FlagLeague One Table
League One Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Bradford 2 2 0 0 3:0 6
2 Huddersfield 1 1 0 0 3:0 3
3 Stockport 1 1 0 0 3:1 3
4 Luton 1 1 0 0 4:3 3
5 Cambridge 1 1 0 0 3:2 3
6 Mansfield 1 1 0 0 2:1 3
7 Bromley 1 1 0 0 1:0 3
8 Sheffield Wed 2 1 0 1 2:2 3
9 MK Dons 1 0 1 0 2:2 1
10 Oxford 1 0 1 0 2:2 1
11 Leicester 1 0 1 0 1:1 1
12 Stevenage 1 0 1 0 1:1 1
13 Wycombe 1 0 1 0 1:1 1
14 Blackpool 1 0 1 0 1:1 1
15 Burton 1 0 1 0 1:1 1
16 Notts County 1 0 1 0 1:1 1
17 Reading 1 0 0 1 3:4 0
18 Wigan 1 0 0 1 2:3 0
19 Doncaster 1 0 0 1 1:2 0
20 Leyton Orient 1 0 0 1 1:2 0
21 Barnsley 1 0 0 1 0:1 0
22 Plymouth 1 0 0 1 1:3 0
23 Peterborough 1 0 0 1 0:2 0
24 Wimbledon 1 0 0 1 0:3 0
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Huddersfield 1 1 0 0 3:0 3
2 Bradford 1 1 0 0 2:0 3
3 Cambridge 1 1 0 0 3:2 3
4 Mansfield 1 1 0 0 2:1 3
5 Oxford 1 0 1 0 2:2 1
6 Blackpool 1 0 1 0 1:1 1
7 Burton 1 0 1 0 1:1 1
8 Notts County 1 0 1 0 1:1 1
9 Stockport 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
10 Luton 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
11 Bromley 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
12 MK Dons 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
13 Leicester 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
14 Stevenage 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
15 Wycombe 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
16 Wigan 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
17 Doncaster 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
18 Peterborough 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
19 Wimbledon 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
20 Reading 1 0 0 1 3:4 0
21 Leyton Orient 1 0 0 1 1:2 0
22 Sheffield Wed 1 0 0 1 0:1 0
23 Barnsley 1 0 0 1 0:1 0
24 Plymouth 1 0 0 1 1:3 0

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