Oxford United vs Bolton Predictions

• Bolton are unbeaten in their last six matches
• Oxford have lost one of their last 11 home matches
• The reverse fixture in August finished 2-1 to Bolton

Oxford hoping to bolster top six claims

Oxford currently occupy fifth spot in League One and are hoping to make the play-offs for a second consecutive season. Prior to Tuesday’s disappointing 2-0 defeat away at Accrington, Oxford had been on a good run. Unbeaten in four games before their trip to Accrington, Karl Robinson’s men have been in free scoring form of late. They have now scored 13 goals in their last five matches. A total of 23 goals have been scored in Oxford last five games, an average of 4.6 goals per game and more of the same is expected on Saturday.

Bolton’s January recruits continue to flourish  

Bolton are unbeaten in their last six matches, a fine run of form that coincided with a handful of new recruits joining the club in January. Since the arrival of Dion Charles, Aaron Morley, Marlon Fossey and Kyle Dempsey, Bolton have not lost a game. They have only conceded two goals in their last six and will arrive at the Kassam Stadium full of confidence.

With both teams in good form, I am expecting an open, high-scoring contest. A match in which both teams will definitely fancy their chances, neither side are likely to sit back. Oxford’s last five matches average 4.6 goals per game. The main selection in this game will be both teams to score and over 2.5 goals in the match. For my correct score prediction, I will chance a 2-1 home win, Oxford have lost just one of their last 11 home matches.