Oxford United vs Sunderland

Current streaks

Recent form

Oxford United

Oxford United's recent form has been inconsistent, with the team struggling to find consistency in their Championship campaign. The U's have managed two wins, one draw, and three losses in their last six matches, failing to establish any significant winning or losing streaks. Their goal-scoring output has been rather modest, averaging less than a goal per game (0.83), while their defence has been somewhat porous, conceding 1.17 goals per match on average. A positive note for Oxford is their ability to keep clean sheets in two of their last six games, both resulting in 1-0 victories. The match against Queens Park Rangers stands out as the highest-scoring affair, with Oxford conceding three goals in a 3-1 home defeat. With their current 19th position in the league table and a goal difference of -2 over the last six games, Oxford United will need to improve their form to secure their Championship status for next season.

Sunderland

Sunderland's recent form presents a concerning trend for the Black Cats, as they find themselves in the midst of a three-match losing streak, having failed to score in their last two outings. Despite sitting fourth in the Championship table, their goal-scoring prowess has waned considerably, netting just three times in their last six matches. Defensively, they've been relatively solid, conceding only four goals and keeping three clean sheets during this period. However, the team's recent results paint a picture of low-scoring affairs, with 83% of their last six games featuring under 2.5 goals. Sunderland's ability to grind out 1-0 victories against West Brom and Millwall earlier in this run highlights their defensive resilience, but their current goalscoring drought poses a significant challenge as they look to maintain their promotion push.

Recent home/away form

Oxford United

Oxford United's recent home form has been inconsistent, with the team struggling to find consistent success at their own ground. The U's have lost four of their last six home matches, including their two most recent fixtures against Leeds United and Queens Park Rangers. Despite this poor run, they did manage to secure back-to-back 1-0 victories against Sheffield United and Watford in March and April. Defensively, Oxford have been vulnerable at home, conceding nine goals in their last six matches, with a particularly high-scoring game against Coventry City ending in a 3-2 defeat. Their goal-scoring record has been modest, netting just five times in these six matches, with two clean sheets providing some consolation. The team's overall goal difference of -4 in these games reflects their difficulties in both attack and defence, contributing to their current 19th position in the Championship table.

Sunderland

Sunderland's recent away form has been inconsistent, with two wins, one draw, and three losses in their last six matches on the road. The Black Cats have struggled to find the back of the net consistently, scoring just five goals in these six away fixtures, averaging a mere 0.83 goals per game. Defensively, they've been somewhat vulnerable, conceding eight goals at a rate of 1.33 per match. Despite this, Sunderland have managed two clean sheets during this period, demonstrating their ability to shut out opponents on occasion. Their 3-0 loss to Coventry City stands out as a particularly poor result, whilst their 1-0 victory over West Brom shows they can grind out tough away wins when needed. Interestingly, 67% of these away matches have seen over 2.5 goals, suggesting that Sunderland's away games tend to be relatively high-scoring affairs, despite their own struggles in front of goal.