Prediction for match Blackburn Rovers — Oxford United

Odds and Probabilities of Match Outcome

In the English Championship on December 9, Blackburn Rovers will face Oxford United. The odds for a Blackburn Rovers win are set at 1.78, with a 52.62% probability. A draw is priced at 3.52 with a 26.61% chance, while an Oxford United victory is at 4.51 (20.77%). Thus, there's no clear advantage for either side, but Blackburn Rovers are slightly favored according to the odds and percentages. The most likely outcome according to the bookmakers is a win for Blackburn Rovers, though a draw cannot be ruled out.

Team Results and Statistics

Over the last five matches, Blackburn Rovers have an average possession of 51%, receive 1.6 yellow cards, commit 9.2 fouls, and are caught offside 1.2 times per game. Oxford United, on the other hand, have lower possession at 38.6%, receive 1.4 yellow cards, commit 11.6 fouls, and are offside 1.8 times. Blackburn Rovers' recent results: December 2 - Blackburn Rovers vs Ipswich Town 1-1, November 29 - Wrexham vs Blackburn Rovers 1-1, November 26 - Blackburn Rovers vs QPR 0-1. Oxford United's recent matches: December 6 - Swansea City vs Oxford United 2-0, November 28 - Oxford United vs Ipswich Town 2-1, November 25 - Norwich City vs Oxford United 1-1. In their last head-to-head on January 18, 2025, Oxford United defeated Blackburn Rovers 1-0.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In their last five games, Blackburn Rovers have an average of 2.2 goals per game, while Oxford United have 2.4. Both teams score 1 goal per match on average, with Blackburn Rovers conceding 1.2 and Oxford United 1.4. Over 2.5 goals occurred in 2 out of 5 matches for both teams, with the remaining games ending under. In the first half, over 1.5 goals occurred 2 times out of 5 for Blackburn Rovers and once for Oxford United. In the second half, Blackburn Rovers saw over 1.5 goals only once, while Oxford United did twice. Goal intervals show Blackburn Rovers scoring most frequently between 76-90 minutes (50%), and conceding most between 31-45 and 76-90 (29% each). Oxford United score predominantly between 16-30 minutes (38%) and concede mostly between 46-60 (75%). Given the balance in totals, average goal stats, and no clear over-profile, a bet on under 2.5 goals at 1.77 seems justified.

Corners: Figures and Possible Bets

Blackburn Rovers average 8.2 corners per game, while Oxford United average 3. In their last five games, Blackburn Rovers had over 9.5 corners in all 5 matches, and Oxford United in 3 out of 5. The total closest to their combined average (11.2) is 9.5. For this line, both options are possible: over 9.5 corners and under 9.5 corners. Odds for over 9.5 corners are absent, as well as for under 9.5. Statistically, considering Blackburn Rovers' high activity in this aspect, betting on the over seems logical.