Fleetwood Town vs Oxford United Predictions & Tips

A four-match winless run has seen Karl Robinson’s side drop out of the top-six. Oxford must bounce back to winning ways if they are to secure a play-off spot and have been afforded a good opportunity to do so at relegation threatened Fleetwood on Good Friday. Oxford beat Fleetwood 3-1 in the reverse league fixture at the Kassam Stadium in November and can lean on this result when they travel to Highbury. Both teams scoring has been a regular occurrence in Oxford recent outings – both teams have scored in seven of their last eight matches, siding with goals on Friday may pay dividends.

Fleetwood have struggled at home recently

Relegation threatened Fleetwood have struggled at home all season. Stephen Crainey’s side haven’t won any of their last seven matches at home and they have the fifth worst home record in League One this season. Fleetwood have their dreadful home form to blame for their lowly league position – Fleetwood are currently 19^th in League One and only outside the relegation zone on goal difference, their home form must improve in the remainder of the season if they are to avoid the drop.

Oxford to win and both teams to score is the main selection for Friday’s game. Oxford return to calmer waters having faced Sunderland and Plymouth in recent weeks and should relish this significant drop in grade. Both teams have scored in seven of Oxford’s last eight matches and I think we can expect goals in this one. In the correct score market, I will predict this finishing 3-1 to the visitors.