Oxford United vs Blackburn Rovers

Current streaks

Recent form

Oxford United

Oxford United have shown a mixed run of form in their recent fixtures, with a notable three-game winning streak in the Championship before their last three matches. The U's have been relatively consistent in finding the back of the net, scoring in five out of their last six games, including a high-scoring 3-2 victory over Cardiff City. Defensively, they've managed two clean sheets in this period, both coming during their winning streak. Despite their 17th position in the league table, Oxford have been competitive in recent matches, drawing against promotion-chasing Plymouth Argyle and Preston. Their only defeat in this run came in the FA Cup against lower-league opposition Exeter City, suggesting they may be prioritising their league campaign. With an average of 2.67 total goals per game, Oxford's matches have been entertaining affairs, though they tend to be tighter contests with 67% of their games featuring under 2.5 goals.

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers have shown mixed form in their recent fixtures, with their last six games yielding two wins, two draws, and two losses. The team's defensive record has been fairly solid, conceding just 0.83 goals per game and keeping two clean sheets in this period. However, their attacking output has been somewhat lacking, scoring an average of 1.17 goals per game. Interestingly, Rovers have ended a two-match losing streak with back-to-back wins in their most recent outings, including a convincing 3-0 victory over Portsmouth in the Championship. This result stands out as the highest-scoring game in their recent run. Despite their inconsistent form, Blackburn have managed to maintain a respectable 5th position in the league table, suggesting they are still very much in the promotion hunt.

Recent home/away form

Oxford United

Oxford United have shown mixed form at home recently, with their last six games yielding three wins, one draw, and two losses. The team have ended a brief slump by securing back-to-back victories in their most recent home fixtures, defeating Plymouth Argyle and Cardiff City. Notably, Oxford's defence has been inconsistent, keeping two clean sheets but also conceding six goals in a high-scoring defeat to Middlesbrough. Their matches have been entertaining for neutrals, with an average of 3.67 total goals per game and both teams scoring in 67% of these encounters. Oxford have demonstrated resilience in tight contests, with half of their recent home games featuring under 2.5 goals, including a narrow 1-0 win against Hull City.

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers have displayed impressive form away from home, winning four of their last six matches on the road. The team have been particularly strong defensively, keeping four clean sheets and conceding only two goals in these six games. Notably, Rovers are on a current three-match winning streak away from home, with all three victories coming by the same 1-0 scoreline. This consistency in results and scorelines highlights their ability to grind out narrow wins on their travels. Despite their solid defensive record, Blackburn's attack has been somewhat muted, scoring just five goals in these six away games, with all matches featuring under 2.5 goals. This suggests that Rovers have adopted a pragmatic, defensive-minded approach in their away fixtures, which has proven effective in securing points on the road.