Sunderland 2-0 Oxford United

Current streaks

Recent form

Sunderland

Sunderland have shown impressive form in recent weeks, currently sitting in 2nd position in the Championship with 22 points from 10 games. The Black Cats are on a three-match winning streak, having defeated Luton Town, Hull City, and Derby County in their last three outings. Their defensive record is particularly noteworthy, with only 5 goals conceded in their last 6 matches, averaging 0.83 goals against per game. Sunderland have kept 3 clean sheets during this period, demonstrating their solid backline. The team's attacking prowess is also evident, having scored in each of their last 6 matches, including a high-scoring 2-2 draw against Leeds United. With 4 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in their last 6 games, Sunderland are showing the consistency needed to maintain their promotion push.

Oxford United

Oxford United are currently experiencing a remarkable run of draws, with their last five matches all ending level. This streak has contributed to their position of 10th in the Championship table, having accumulated 14 points from 11 games. The U's have shown resilience in defence, conceding only 7 goals in their last 6 matches, but their attacking output has been modest, scoring 6 goals in the same period. Notably, both teams have scored in 83% of these fixtures, indicating competitive encounters. Oxford's last victory came more than six games ago, highlighting a need to convert draws into wins. However, their ability to avoid defeat in five consecutive matches demonstrates a certain level of consistency, albeit without the desired three points. The team's tendency towards low-scoring affairs is evident, with 67% of their recent games featuring under 2.5 goals.

Recent home/away form

Sunderland

Sunderland have been in impressive form at home, enjoying an unbeaten run of six matches at the Stadium of Light. The Black Cats have won four of their last five home games in the Championship, keeping clean sheets in all four victories. Their most notable result came against Sheffield Wednesday, where they thrashed the visitors 4-0, showcasing their attacking prowess. Defensively, Sunderland have been solid, conceding only four goals in their last six home matches, with four clean sheets to their name. The team's goal-scoring ability is also evident, as they've netted 12 times in these six games, averaging two goals per match. Their recent draw against Leeds United demonstrates their ability to compete with strong opposition, while their consistent performances have contributed to their current second-place position in the league.

Oxford United

Oxford United's recent away form has been challenging, with the team failing to secure a victory in their last six road matches. The U's have endured a difficult spell, suffering four consecutive losses before showing signs of improvement with two draws in their most recent away fixtures. Defensively, Oxford have struggled, conceding 11 goals in these six games and failing to keep a clean sheet. However, they have been relatively consistent in attack, scoring in five of the six matches. The games have tended to be high-scoring affairs, with 67% of the matches seeing over 2.5 goals. Their 3-2 defeat to Coventry City stands out as a particularly entertaining encounter. Despite their recent struggles, Oxford have managed to maintain a mid-table position in the Championship, suggesting their home form may be compensating for their away difficulties.