Oxford – Charlton: can Oxford extend their winning streak?
In Matchday 38 of the English Championship, Oxford will face Charlton. The clash will take place on Saturday, March 14, kicking off at 13:30 CET, and I suggest a betting pick for this encounter.
Oxford – Charlton: match facts and head-to-head
- Oxford have won their last three matches.
- Charlton have won their last two games.
- Oxford have scored at least one goal in four consecutive matches.
- Charlton are unbeaten away from home in four matches: two draws and two victories.
- Oxford have kept a clean sheet in just 7% of their matches this season, while Charlton have done so in 28%.
- Oxford have lost 29% of their matches without scoring, while Charlton have done so in 18%.
- Charlton defeated Oxford 1–0 in their last head-to-head meeting.
Oxford – Charlton: match preview
Oxford sit near the bottom of the English Championship table and are currently battling to preserve their place in the division. After 37 matches, the team have 38 points and occupy 22nd position. Oxford are level with Leicester and trail only on tiebreakers. United are currently enjoying a solid run of form and have won their last three matches. Therefore, the fight for Oxford is far from over, and their chances of holding their ground remain alive.
Charlton are not much higher in the standings than their opponents. The side currently have 47 points after 37 matches and sit in 17th place. Their cushion above the relegation zone stands at nine points. That provides a fairly decent buffer, but there is still no room for complacency. The team are also in decent form at the moment, having won their last two matches and maintaining that crucial distance. With nine games still to play, they must continue in the same vein.
Probable line-ups
- Oxford United: Cumming; Long, Helik, Brown, Currie; Konak, Brannagan; Mills, Donley, Peart-Harris; Lankshear
- Charlton: Mannion; Jones, Coady, Gillesphey; Clarke, Coventry, Docherty, Chambers; Carey; Leaburn, Kelman
Prediction
This is an important game for both sides, and I expect an entertaining contest, as both teams need to pick up points. My suggested bet is Oxford total over 1.
