Oxford United 1-0 Stoke City

Current streaks

Recent form

Oxford United

Oxford United's recent form presents an interesting mix of results, with the team showing both promise and inconsistency. They are currently sitting in a respectable 9th position in the Championship, having collected 6 points from 4 games. The team is experiencing a pattern of alternating wins and losses in their last six matches across all competitions, with no draws during this period. Notably, Oxford United has managed to secure two clean sheets in their last six games, both resulting in 2-0 victories against Norwich in the Championship and Peterborough in the League Cup. The team's goal-scoring ability is evident, averaging 1.67 goals per game, while their defense has been relatively solid, conceding 1.17 goals per game. Their most recent match, a 3-1 victory over Preston, stands out as their highest-scoring game in this period, potentially indicating an upturn in their offensive capabilities.

Stoke City

Stoke City's recent form shows a mix of impressive performances and some setbacks. They're currently on a two-game winning streak, including a notable 5-0 victory over Middlesbrough in the League Cup, which stands out as a particularly high-scoring game. Despite suffering two consecutive losses in mid-August, Stoke has bounced back strongly, maintaining clean sheets in four out of their last six matches. Their defensive record is impressive, conceding only 0.83 goals per game on average. Offensively, they've been prolific, scoring 10 goals in 6 games, with an average of 1.67 goals per game. Interestingly, only 17% of their matches saw both teams score, indicating Stoke's ability to dominate games either offensively or defensively. Their current 11th position in the league, with 6 points from 4 games, suggests they're performing reasonably well in the Championship.

Recent home/away form

Oxford United

Oxford United's recent home form has been impressive, with the team currently on a three-game winning streak in competitive matches. They've shown defensive solidity, keeping clean sheets in their last two Championship games and their League Cup fixture. Notably, Oxford United has not conceded a goal at home in their last three competitive matches, outscoring opponents 7-0 during this run. Their most recent home game against Preston was their highest-scoring match, ending 3-1 in their favor. While their pre-season friendlies were mixed with two losses and a win, their competitive form at home has been strong, suggesting they've found their footing as the season has progressed. The team's ability to keep clean sheets (3 in 6 games) and their low goals conceded per game (0.67) highlight their defensive strength at home.

Stoke City

Stoke City's recent away form has been impressive, with four wins in their last six matches across all competitions. The team has shown remarkable defensive solidity, keeping four clean sheets during this period and conceding only 0.67 goals per game on average. A standout performance was their 5-0 victory over Middlesbrough in the League Cup, highlighting their attacking potential. Despite a 3-0 loss to Watford in the Championship, Stoke has bounced back with two consecutive wins, including a 1-0 victory against Plymouth Argyle. Interestingly, 67% of their away games have seen under 2.5 goals, suggesting a tendency towards tighter, low-scoring matches on the road. The team's goal difference of +5 over these six games indicates a positive trend in their overall away performances.