Oxford United v Swansea City: Prediction, Tips and Odds

Two sides desperate for a victory meet at the Kassam Stadium on Saturday when Oxford United host Swansea City in the Championship.

Oxford United v Swansea City betting tips and predictions

Draw - 11/5

It has been a difficult period for both Oxford and Swansea, with the U's last tasting success on 14th September and the Swans' most recent victory coming on 21st September.

Although Des Buckingham's side are now seven games without a victory, they have not been blown away by their opponents during this run and have drawn five of those fixtures.

It is a similar story Swansea, who have shared the spoils in three of their last six outings, while the other three assignments during this period have all ended in narrow 1-0 defeats.

Both sides don't appear to have that cutting edge to their play right now and injuries, especially for Oxford who are missing six first-team players, have played a big part.

With the U's drawing their last three home games and the Swans sharing the spoils at Sheffield Wednesday in their last away contest, a point for each team looks like the best play here.

Under 2.5 goals - 4/6

Swansea have conceded just eight goals in the Championship this season - just three sides boast a better record - but the Swans have struggled in attack and their tally of eight goals scored is the lowest in the division.

Luke Williams' side have failed to score in their last five matches, last finding the back of the net at home to Bristol City on 29th September, while they have been shutout in five of their six away assignments.

Under 2.5 goals has landed in their last six games and in 11 of their 14 fixtures in all competitions, so the chances of this bet coming in again looks likely.

Oxford have scored more than once in a game just four times this season and there have been less than three goals in six of their seven outings at the Kassam Stadium this term.

All the signs are pointing towards a low-scoring contest and, while under 1.5 goals appeals at 11/5, the safer option is to go for under 2.5.

Dane Scarlett to have over 0.5 shots on target - 1/1

Although both sides are struggling to score, that doesn't mean chances are not being created and one player who is capable of getting a shot on target is Oxford's Dane Scarlett.

The 20-year-old forward, on loan from Tottenham Hotspur, has scored twice from eight Championship appearances and he has brought a much-needed spark to the U's.

Both of the England U21 international's goals came in October and he is averaging 1.2 shots on target in the league, only team-mate Louie Sibley has a better record for the U's.

Oxford will be looking to Scarlett to provide that attacking threat and he looks capable of testing the goalkeeper at least once in front of an expectant home crowd.

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Oxford United v Swansea City odds

Oxford United - 15/8
Draw - 11/5
Swansea City - 31/20

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