FM Preview: Stevenage v Oxford United 15 Feb 2011

Last updated : 14 February 2011 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Stevenage v Oxford United fixture

Stevenage prepare to entertain Oxford United at Broadhall Way on Tuesday evening, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. Though only 25% of the games played between the two sides have resulted in a win for the Boro.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Broadhall Way was less than a year ago, in March 2010, the Boro carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a (Conference) Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Tue 30 MarStevenage B.1-0Oxford Utd.CONF
2009/2010Sat 22 AugOxford Utd.2 - 1Stevenage B.CONF
2008/2009Sat 28 MarStevenage B.1 - 1Oxford Utd.CONF
2008/2009Sat 20 DecOxford Utd.1 - 1Stevenage B.CONF
2007/2008Mon 24 MarOxford Utd.2 - 1Stevenage B.CONF
2007/2008Mon 27 AugStevenage B.0 - 0Oxford Utd.CONF
2006/2007Sat 03 MarOxford Utd.2 - 0Stevenage B.CONF

Recent respective form guides

Stevenage have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 13 goals have been scored by the Boro in those games, with 7 conceded.

The U's have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The U's's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 10 goals for and 9 against.

Stevenage see themselves just below half way in the Npower League Two, showing a record of 35 points from their 28 games played so far, Oxford Utd. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Npower League Two, picking up 43 from their 30 games so far.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Stevenage61238105
Oxford Utd.6222878

FootyMad's prediction ...

Boro go into their game against Oxford Utd. in confident mood, but FootyMad sees them coming down to earth, with the visitors narrowly taking all three points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Stevenage Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Oxford Utd. Not won in previous 3 away matches.