Oxford United 1-0 Watford

Current streaks

Recent form

Oxford United

Oxford United are currently experiencing a challenging period in the Championship, finding themselves in 20th position with 39 points from 37 games. The U's are in the midst of a concerning nine-game winless streak, having failed to secure a victory in their last six matches. Their recent form shows a worrying trend of four losses and two draws, with their last win coming more than a month ago. Defensively, Oxford have struggled, conceding 10 goals in their last six games and keeping just one clean sheet during this period. Their attacking output has also been lacklustre, scoring only four goals in these six matches, averaging a mere 0.67 goals per game. The team's goal difference of -6 over this stretch further highlights their difficulties at both ends of the pitch. While there haven't been any particularly high-scoring games in their recent fixtures, the 3-2 loss to Coventry City stands out as the most goal-laden encounter.

Watford

Watford's recent form has been somewhat inconsistent, with the Hornets alternating between wins and losses in their last four matches. Despite their mid-table position, Watford have shown defensive resilience, keeping four clean sheets in their last six games. However, their attacking output has been modest, averaging less than a goal per game during this period. The standout result in this run was a heavy 4-0 defeat to Leeds United, which significantly impacted their goal difference. Encouragingly for Watford supporters, the team have bounced back from this setback with two wins in their subsequent three matches, including a notable victory over local rivals Luton Town. The majority of Watford's recent fixtures have been low-scoring affairs, with 67% of their last six games featuring fewer than 2.5 goals.

Recent home/away form

Oxford United

Oxford United's recent home form has been a mixed bag, with a notable three-match winning streak followed by a draw and two consecutive losses. Despite their low league position, the U's have shown some attacking prowess at home, scoring an average of 1.5 goals per game in their last six matches. Defensively, they've been somewhat vulnerable, conceding 1.33 goals per game on average. The standout match was a high-scoring affair against Luton Town, which Oxford won 3-2. While they've managed two clean sheets during this period, their inability to maintain consistency has been evident, with 50% of matches seeing both teams score. Interestingly, two-thirds of these home games have featured fewer than 2.5 goals, suggesting a tendency towards tighter contests at the Kassam Stadium.

Watford

Watford have shown mixed form in their recent away fixtures, demonstrating resilience but lacking consistency. The Hornets have managed to remain unbeaten in four of their last six away matches, securing two wins and three draws. Notably, they've kept three clean sheets during this period, including a goalless draw against Stoke City in their most recent away outing. Watford's defensive solidity is further emphasised by their low goals conceded average of 0.83 per game. However, their attacking prowess has been somewhat limited, with 67% of their away matches featuring under 2.5 goals. The 2-2 draw against Sunderland stands out as their highest-scoring away game in this run, contributing to the statistic that both teams have scored in half of these fixtures. While Watford haven't experienced any extended winning or losing streaks on the road, their ability to avoid defeat in four out of six away matches suggests a degree of reliability in their away performances.