Match Preview: Oxford United vs. Derby County
In the 11th round of the Championship, newly promoted sides Oxford United and Derby County meet at The Kassam Stadium, both tied on 13 points, with Oxford ahead on goal difference.
Current Form:
- Oxford United: Struggling with four consecutive draws, including a recent 1-1 result against West Brom. They’ve come from behind in three of those draws, marking five games without a win.
- Derby County: Also drew their last match 1-1 against Millwall, squandering a lead. However, they’ve shown improvement with four points from their last two matches, including a 2-0 victory over QPR and five clean sheets in ten games.
Key Challenges:
- Derby’s Away Form: Still seeking their first away win this season, having struggled in six away matches.
Prediction:
Given their recent form, this match could end in another draw, likely 1-1, but Derby’s strong historical performance against Oxford adds potential for a narrow win for them.