Bristol Rovers vs Oxford United predictions, betting tips & match preview

Bristol Rovers were welcomed into League One with a 3-1 loss away at Scunthorpe. They also played Cardiff on Thursday night in the League Cup, which is why this game is being played on a Sunday. Oxford are unbeaten domestically so far. They drew 1-1 with Chesterfield last Saturday and won in the last seconds of the game against Birmingham on Tuesday night. Liam Sercombe scored the only goal of the game in the 120th minute.

New signing Byron Moore could not find himself a spot in last weekend’s League One clash against Scunthorpe. Only Peter Hartley of Rovers’ 3 new signings actually made it on the field. He played a full 90mins. Whereas, striker Luke James the final 3rd signing, sat on the bench all game.

No injuries or bans for Oxford leading in to this match. New no.9 Wes Thomas came off after 30mins with a precautionary injury which is due to be fine for Saturday. He was replaced by fellow new striker Kane Hemmings. New winger Rob Hall did not make the squad for the League Cup match after his switch from Bolton. Aaron Martin and Curtis Nelson played at the back in the cup game after they signed deals with the club. Summer signing Joe Rothwell did not make it on the pitch for his League Cup debut with Oxford. He was sat on the bench for the game. Welsh forward Tyler Roberts came on with 12mins to go in extra time against Birmingham. New ‘keeper Simon Eastwood kept his first competitive clean sheet for Oxford. Arsenal youngster Dan Crowley made an appearance in the 74th minute. He replaced Ryan Taylor.

Rovers have played 1 in the league, lost 1, scored 1 and conceded 3 goals. Oxford have played 2, won 1, drawn 1, scored 2 and conceded 1.

This will be a tight game in our opinion. Our prediction is that these 2 clubs will draw on Sunday. We are going with a prediction and betting tip of a 1-1 Draw at 5/1 with bet365. We are also backing Oxford Double Chance at 4/6 with bet365.