Oxford United will face Derby County in a Championship match at Kassam Stadium on Tuesday, 22 October 2024, with the game set to kick off at 19:45. Both teams are coming off 1-1 draws in their previous matches, with Oxford United sharing the points with West Bromwich Albion and Derby County doing the same against Millwall FC.
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Summary and predictions for Oxford United vs Derby County
Bookmakers predict a closely contested match between Oxford United and Derby County. The home team has a 36.74% chance of winning, while the away team has a 35.49% chance. The probability of a draw is 27.74%. According to bet365 odds, Oxford United is at 2.38, a draw is at 3.3, and Derby County is at 2.9.
Oxford United Recent Performance
Oxford United has had a mixed set of results in their recent matches. In their latest game on October 19, 2024, they played at home against West Bromwich Albion and managed to secure a 1-1 draw. This was consistent with their previous away match against Portsmouth FC on October 5, 2024, which also ended in a 1-1 draw. Before that, they had another away game against Luton Town on October 1, 2024, which concluded in a 2-2 draw, showing a pattern of resilience in away fixtures. However, their home performance against Burnley FC on September 28, 2024, resulted in a goalless draw, indicating a struggle to capitalize on home advantage. Earlier in September, Oxford United faced a setback against Bristol City on September 21, 2024, where they lost 2-1 away. Despite this defeat, they had previously secured a narrow 1-0 victory at home against Stoke City on September 14, 2024. Overall, Oxford United's recent form shows a tendency towards drawing matches, with a mix of both home and away performances that highlight their ability to compete but also their challenges in converting opportunities into wins.
Derby County Previous Results
Derby County's recent performances in away matches have been challenging, with the team struggling to secure victories. In their latest away game against Millwall FC on October 19, 2024, Derby County managed to secure a draw with a 1-1 scoreline, showing some resilience. However, prior to this, they faced a defeat against Sunderland AFC on October 1, 2024, where they lost 2-0, indicating difficulties in both defense and attack. Additionally, on September 21, 2024, Derby County suffered another away defeat against Sheffield United with a narrow 1-0 loss, highlighting their struggle to find the back of the net in away fixtures. In their home matches, Derby County has shown mixed results. On October 5, 2024, they secured a solid 2-0 victory against Queens Park Rangers, demonstrating their capability to perform well at home. However, this was contrasted by a home defeat against Norwich City on September 28, 2024, where they lost 3-2, despite scoring twice. Furthermore, they managed a narrow 1-0 victory against Cardiff City on September 14, 2024, showing some defensive solidity. Overall, while Derby County has shown potential in home games, their away form remains a concern, with a need for improvement in both offensive and defensive strategies to enhance their performance in future away matches.
Oxford United vs Derby County head-to-head analysis
In the head-to-head encounters between Oxford United and Derby County, Derby County has been the more dominant team, securing three victories out of the four matches played. Their success includes two wins as the visiting team and one win on their home turf, showcasing their ability to perform well both at home and away. Oxford United, on the other hand, has managed to win only once in these meetings, and that victory came when they were playing away from home. They have yet to secure a win in front of their home crowd against Derby County. There have been no draws in these encounters, indicating decisive outcomes in each match. The most recent match saw Derby County triumph over Oxford United with a 3-2 victory in a League One competition.
Tournament standings: Oxford United vs Derby County
Oxford United is currently in 11th position, while Derby County is in 12th position in the standings.
