Sheff Utd v Oxford Utd

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Although Sheffield United were held to a 2-2 draw by Coventry City on the weekend, The Blades' unbeaten run in the Championship was extended to five games overall, while Oxford United suffered a second defeat on the trot when they were soundly beaten 6-2 at home by Middlesbrough.

Sheffield United had previously picked up four wins on the trot in the English second tier by collecting important and valuable wins against Stoke City, Blackburn Rovers, Bristol City and arch-rivals, Sheffield Wednesday in the Steel derby.

The Blades have been handed just two defeats so far in this season's campaign which were both dealt out to Chris Wilder's side on their travels having suffered losses at Leeds United and Middlesbrough, but the Yorkshire club have also picked up a total of 10 wins to date this term within their opening 16 games overall.

Six of these 10 wins accumulated by Sheffield United have been registered on home soil at Bramall Lane where the Tuesday night's hosts still remain unbeaten in this season's campaign, picking up six wins along with a draw.

The bigger picture shows Sheffield United have lost just twice in their last 17 matches overall, while results at Bramall Lane have seen The Blades pick up 11 wins from their last 12 home games.

Oxford United have dropped down to 18th place in the Championship table following their 6-2 mauling at home at the hands of Middlesbrough which became a fourth loss in five games overall in the Championship.

Having previously produced a promising start to life back in the Championship after a lengthy 25-year absence with The U's winning three out of their opening five games, the visitors have since managed to capture just one further victory from their subsequent 11 matches overall in the English second tier.

Oxford United's singular highlight within the past two months came in the form of a 1-0 home win against Hull City but having also slipped to five defeats within this 11-game period, the visitors look to have their work cut out ahead of this upcoming tough assignment at Bramall Lane.

Results away from home have also been disappointing from Oxford United's point of view as The U's have failed to win any of their seven away games to date, slipping to five defeats in the process, so the prospects of an away win here for Des Buckingham's side look to be extremely slim indeed.

Sheffield United v Oxford United Verdict

Sheffield United have held the upper hand over Oxford United in no uncertain fashion as The Blades have won each of the last four meetings between the two sides and given their solid form on home soil, the hosts look the most likely here.

Therefore, our main bet will be BTTS No @ 1.70

Other side bets worth considering:

Sheffield Utd win & BTTS No @ 2.25

Correct Score: Sheffield Utd 2-0 @ 7.00