These two sides had a disappointing midweek so will want to get back on track, and Oxford United in particular will want the points to get away from the drop zone, whereas Sheffield Wednesday need that mid table security with a win.
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Our Three Predictions For Oxford United v Sheffield Wednesday
- Prediction 1 – Sheffield Wednesday To Win – 33/25
- Prediction 2 – Both Teams To Score – 81/100
- Prediction 3 – Match To End In A Draw – 9/4
First Prediction For Oxford United v Sheffield Wednesday – Sheffield Wednesday To Win – 33/25
Oxford United are on a torrid run of form which has seen them slip down the Championship table, and even playing at home has not given them any real foothold points wise. They have not won at home since November 5, and Middlesbrough hit them for six soon after that. That is why Sheffield Wednesday will start as firm favourites here. There rise up the table was stopped in midweek with a narrow defeat to Blackburn Rovers, but their away form is decent having picked up two straight wins away from Hillsborough, this just after a loss to Sheffield United by a single goal.
Second Prediction For Oxford United v Sheffield Wednesday = Both Teams To Score – Yes – 81/100
United have struggled in front of goal of late and have only scored five in their last seven league games. Clearly this has to improve. They have though scored in each of their last six home games so they do have some form in that respect coming into this game, and will be buoyed by the fact the Wednesday have only kept two clean sheets in their last ten games. However The Owls will want to recapture the scoring form that saw them get two goals in away wins recently. Both sides are averaging just over a goal a game, meaning this could be close but with both searching for a win goals could well be on the cards.
Third Prediction For Oxford United v Sheffield Wednesday – Match To End In A Draw – 9/4
When the two teams met in the league two seasons ago, both matches ended in a draw. The match at the Kassam Stadium was a 1-1 affair, and followed a goalless encounter just four months previous. This season Wednesday have drawn five of their Championship games, and their hosts Oxford have totalled six. United will want to keep the game close and not let Wednesday dictate, and the visitors in this game are no strangers to close games. This could be one where both sides share the spoils.
Best Odds For Oxford United v Sheffield Wednesday
| Bookmaker | Oxford United Win | Draw | Sheffield Wednesday Win |
| MyriadPlay | 41/20 | 9/4 | 33/25 |
| GentlemanJim | 21/10 | 9/4 | 13/10 |
| Betarno | 54/25 | 41/20 | 127/100 |
Full Preview Of The Game: Last Results And Head To Head
After a run of only one win in their last 14 games, there is obvious cause for concern for Des Buckingham’s men, but he went on record after their 2-0 loss against fellow strugglers Queens Park Rangers that he was not panicking – yet. The drop in from though will be a worry, and they could see this game as an opportunity to end the drought in the win column. Tyler Goodrham is will be the main goal threat but with only three goals to his name that figure alone says there is an issue up front. Mark Harris has chipped in with four. They will need to stay tight at the back to get anything from this game though and will need Ciaron Brown at the heart of defence to keep things steady.
Danny Rohl will be upset at the chance missed in midweek to improve further on their recent run of results that has seen them climb the table. The talk of possible playoffs may have cooled a little after the 1-0 loss at home to promotion candidates Blackburn Rovers, but the manager will use this game to get back on track. They are favoured and with good reason, as not just because their hosts are on a dreadful run, but Wednesday are showing signs of the form that had them promoted two seasons ago. Again they will want talismanic midfielder to steer the ship in the middle of the park, and Josh Windass to add to his five goal tally so far.
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Where To Watch Oxford United v Sheffield Wednesday
- Location: Kassam Stadium, Littlemore, Oxford.
- Date And Time: December 14, 3pm
- TV Channel: This match is not due to be televised live
Probable Lineups For Oxford United v Sheffield Wednesday
Probable Lineup For Oxford United
Team: Cumming; Kioso, Moore, Brown, Leigh; Brannagan; Phillips, Goodrham, Mizouni, Placheta; Harris
Manager: Des Buckingham
Probable Lineup For Sheffield Wednesday
Team: Beadle; Lowe, Bernard, Iorfa; Johnson, Bannan, Charles, Valery; Musaba, Windass; Lowe
Manager: Danny Rohl
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