FM Preview: Stevenage v Oxford United 26 Dec 2010

Last updated : 25 December 2010 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 Sunday afternoon, 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 losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. These low-scoring games have seen just 4 goals scored and conceded.

The away form of Oxford Utd. is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the U's have hit 6 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Stevenage's 24 points from 19 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position. Oxford Utd. find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 23 points from their 19 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Stevenage6132556
Oxford Utd.6204586

FootyMad's prediction ...

Stevenage are not exactly setting the world alight at Broadhall Way at the moment, but your FootyMad team are quietly confident that they can ease past Oxford Utd. in this game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Stevenage Failed to win in previous 5 home matches.
Oxford Utd. 6 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 12 outings ago.