Northampton hosts Oxford United in round 29 of English League One. The match will be played on Tuesday, March 23rd at Sixfields Stadium (Northampton)
To date, Northampton is in the relegation zone of the standings, ranking 22nd with 33 points scored. The team’s gap to the closest opponent from the safe zone (Bristol Rovers) is only one point. In the current league, Northampton players have scored 31 goals and conceded 53 times. The team's statistics in the last 10 matches are as follows – two victories, three draws, and five losses. In the last rounds, Northampton lost to Crewe (0-1) and Charlton (2-1), played a goalless draw with Doncaster, and defeated Portsmouth (4-1) and Plymouth (2-0). In the last five home matches, the Cobblers gained two victories and one draw and suffered two defeats.
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Oxford United is in 11th position with 53 points scored. The gap to the nearest competitor in the playoff zone is only three points, but the second place that gives direct promotion is as many as 13 points ahead. The Yellows scored 49 goals and conceded 41 times. The results of their last 10 matches were as follows – two victories, four draws, and four defeats. Previous rounds ended for Oxford with 0-2 defeats to Blackpool and Hull and victories over Doncaster (3-0) and Swindon Town (1-2). Before that, the team played two rounds in goalless draws with Charlton and Peterborough United. In the last five away matches, the Yellows gained two draws and two victories and suffered one defeat.
In the first half of the season, Oxford gained a landslide victory over its upcoming opponent And Northampton is in the relegation zone and has not won three matches in a row. Oxford shows an active game in the attack, which is a significant advantage and may well bring victory in the upcoming round. At least, the visitors will not remain without points scored.
Prediction for the match: Oxford United to win with +0.5 handicap and Over 1.5 goals scored