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Squawka / News / Stevenage vs Oxford United predictions and betting tips: Boro fancied in tight one

Stevenage vs Oxford United predictions and betting tips: Boro fancied in tight one

Matches
League One
Sat 22 August, 15:00 The Lamex Stadium
Stevenage
15:00
1 - 2
Oxford United
J. Roberts   90 + 8'
G. O'Donkor   67' C. Brannagan (P)   87'
  1. Full Time
  2. J. Roberts
    90 + 8'
  3. 90 + 5'
    S. Mills
  4. 88'
    B. Spencer on for J. Currie
  5. 88'
    T. Goodrham on for M. Harris
  6. 87'
    C. Brannagan (P)
  7. O. Sanderson on for J. Reid
    80'
  8. J. Roberts on for D. Phillips
    80'
  9. 76'
    M. Harris
  10. P. Patterson on for S. Earley
    72'
  11. T. Taylor on for L. Thompson
    72'
  12. 67'
    G. O'Donkor
  13. 65'
    G. O'Donkor on for L. Sibley
  14. 65'
    S. Mills on for S. Dembélé
  15. 60'
    C. Brannagan
  16. L. Freestone
    56'
  17. Half Time
  18. J. Houghton on for J. Pattenden
    33'
  19. 15'
    M. Helik
  20. 9'
    S. Eastwood on for J. Cumming
  21. Kick Off
Momentum
Top Stats
45.9% Possession 54.1%
1 Goals 2
14 Shots 12
3 Shots On Target 5
6 Corners Won 6
1 Yellow Cards 4
0 Red Cards 0
Shooting
1 Goals 2
14 Total Shots 12
3 Shots On Target 5
Defending
2 Goals Conceded 1
0 Clean sheets 0
Passing
282 Total Passes 346
178 Accurate Passes 245
Possession
45.9% Possession 54.1%
6 Corners 6
Discipline
1 Yellow Cards 4
0 Red Cards 0
21 Fouls 22
Goals
Shots
Tackles Won
Assists
Chances Created
Passes Completed
Take Ons Completed
Interceptions
01
Marschall
06
Freestone
05
Piergianni
15
Vancooten
14
Earley
08
Phillips
23
Thompson
17
Pattenden
10
Kemp
09
Magennis
19
Reid
09
Harris
23
Dembélé
32
Sibley
10
Emakhu
08
Brannagan
18
McDonnell
26
Currie
03
Brown
06
Helik
30
Kioso
01
Cumming
Substitutes
04Jordan Houghton
44Phoenix Patterson
22Jack Taylor
11Jordan Roberts
07Terry Taylor
18Oliver Sanderson
12Daniel Barden
Substitutes
Mo Missanga57
Gatlin O'Donkor19
Simon Eastwood13
Sam Long02
Brodie Spencer15
Stanley Mills17
Tyler Goodrham11

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Stevenage vs Oxford United is a League One clash at the Lamex Stadium on Saturday at 3pm, with the hosts marginally fancied after both sides drew on the opening day.

Stevenage and Oxford both opened with draws and meet in a competitive-looking contest. Andy Francis has the best bets, a score prediction and the head-to-head record below.

Premium Tips

Andy leans towards Stevenage, whose home advantage should count in a close game.

Premium TipOddsWhy we’re backing it
Stevenage to win and under 2.5 goals4/1Stevenage have home advantage against an Oxford side still restricted by an EFL-imposed transfer embargo, limiting their ability to strengthen a squad that needed a stoppage-time equaliser just to draw with MK Dons. Both teams have shown clear low-scoring tendencies to open the campaign: the Under 2.5 line has landed in six of Stevenage’s last six matches and seven of Oxford’s last ten, a strong shared trend. While the head-to-head record favours Oxford historically, Alex Revell’s side sit just outside the play-off picture and should have enough control at home to edge a tight, tactical contest without either side finding the net freely.
Olly Sanderson to score anytime and Mark Harris over 0.5 shots on target5/1Sanderson has made an instant impact, scoring within six minutes of coming on in the opening-day draw at Burton. Mark Harris leads Oxford’s attack and is in good scoring form himself, netting in the 2-2 draw with MK Dons and finding the net twice in his last nine league appearances. He’s generating consistent shot volume in Oxford’s leading striker role, making the shots-on-target line a reasonably comfortable ask given his workload and set-piece involvement.
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How Stevenage go into the game

Stevenage opened with a 1-1 draw at Burton, a typically gritty away point. The Lamex Stadium is a difficult venue and they will fancy their chances of a first home win.

Physical, organised and hard to beat, Stevenage make life awkward for every visitor. That approach could unsettle an Oxford side still finding their feet in League One.

How Oxford United go into the game

Oxford began life back in League One with a 2-2 home draw against MK Dons, an entertaining but ultimately frustrating result. Adjusting to the division’s physicality is their early challenge.

The U’s have quality in their ranks but a trip to Stevenage is a stern test of their resolve. They will need to match the hosts’ intensity to take something home.

Stevenage vs Oxford United: 2025-26 by the numbers

Stevenage vs Oxford United head-to-head

DateHomeScoreAway
19/04/24Oxford1-1Stevenage
30/09/23Stevenage1-3Oxford

Only two recent meetings, with Oxford unbeaten across both.

Stevenage vs Oxford United predictions & betting tips

Our PredictionOdds & BookmakerConfidenceWhy We’re Backing It
Stevenage to win5/4⭐⭐⭐Tough to beat at the Lamex.
Under 2.5 goals4/6⭐⭐⭐Stevenage games are often low-scoring.
Stevenage or draw (Double Chance)8/15⭐⭐⭐Cover on the hosts.
Both teams to score – No10/11⭐⭐A cagey game is expected.
Stevenage to win 1-06/1⭐⭐Headline scoreline.
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Stevenage vs Oxford United score prediction

Oxford have the individual quality but Stevenage’s physical approach and home advantage should make the difference. Expect a tight game settled by the odd goal. Score prediction: Stevenage 2-1 Oxford United.

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