Shrewsbury vs Oxford Prediction and Match Preview

Another opportunity presents itself for Shrewsbury to consolidate on their last victory on Friday and cement their League One status for next season. They host Oxford Utd at the Croud Meadow for the Matchday 41 fixture on Friday afternoon.

The Shrews compounded the woes of Carlisle last time out with a narrow 1-0 victory over the team rooted to the bottom of the log. The win gave Shrewsbury some respite as it was their second victory in five league matches.

Despite bagging maximum points, Taylor Matthew’s troops are still a couple of wins away from securing League One next term.

Oxford enjoyed a comfortable 2-0 win against relegation threatened Port Vale for their second win in five league outings. The U’ were at the receiving end of a 5-0 spanking at the hands of Bolton previously but bounced back well against the Valiants to keep their playoff hopes alive and, in the process, managed to keep just one clean sheet against the likes of Leyton Orient, Cheltenham, Portsmouth and Bolton.

The latest win sees Des Buckingham’s men stay sixth on the log as they occupy the last playoff spot with just one point separating them and Stevenage in seventh spot. Can the U’s get maximum points against the Shrews to put further daylight between themselves and the chasing pack?

Shrewsbury vs Oxford Head-to-head

Oxford Utd comfortably dispatched Shrewsbury 3-0 in the reverse game played in October last year at the Kassam Stadium.

Besides the reverse fixture, the last time Oxford Utd triumphed over Shrewsbury in the league was in 2022. The U’s have recorded three wins in the last five meetings. The Shrews have managed just one win in five previous outings against the visitors.

Just two of the last five head-to-head games between Shrewsbury and Oxford Utd produced goals at both ends.

Shrewsbury vs Oxford Prediction

Both teams need maximum points to aid their push on the League One log as the season approaches its business end. Oxford Utd have enjoyed consistency and good form this season.

However, Oxford Utd are favorites here as the Shrews defense have not been at their best lately. The visitors have recorded two wins from four previous outings against the hosts in all competitions. Oxford Utd will be looking to extend their winning run after their last victory at Port Vale. The U’s should have what it takes to get three points on Friday afternoon.

Both teams head into this all-important game with identical form and results from their last outings. Shrewsbury will need to maintain defensive discipline to avoid conceding as they have done so in four of their last five League One games. The over 2.5 goals FT pick is the way to go at the 2.05 odds. Another viable pick is Both Teams Not to Score at 1.86 odds

Shrewsbury vs Oxford Betting Tips

Aron Wright- March 26, 2024

Shrewsbury vs Oxford Betting Tips

Over 2.5 goals

OK

2.08 Odds

Both Teams Score - NO

OK

1.91 Odds