Date: 03 February 2024
Kick-Off:12:30 UK, 13:30 CET
Venue: The Kassam Stadium
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The odds are accurate at the time of writing and are subject to change. Check carefully before finalising your wager with your bookmaker.
Oxford vs Reading: Top free betting tips
Our Oxford vs Reading prediction is for a game with plenty of goals. Can the U’s continue their strong scoring run of form at home?
The U’s lost a lot of their momentum in recent weeks (W2 D1 L3) but even with their form in decline they remain in the top 6 and have all to play for. Reading have been showing character. Despite all of their off-the-field issues, the Royals lost just once in the last 6 rounds (W2 D3). Their battle for survival continues.
Total home goals prediction: Over 1.5 Oxford goals
Our first Oxford vs Reading prediction backs the hosts to score at least 2 goals. The U’s have scored 2 or more goals in 5 of their last 6 home matches. At the same time, Reading conceded 2 or more in 7 of their last 10 away games.
Correct outcome prediction: Draw
Despite their struggles defensively on the road, the Royals found a way to earn 3 draws in their last 4 away games. Also, 4 of Oxford’s 5 league draws this season had been recorded at the Kassam Stadium, including their last home match in midweek. This is why our second Oxford vs Reading prediction is for a share of the spoils.
Correct score prediction: 2-2 draw
As is our tradition the final Oxford vs Reading prediction is an attempt to give you the correct final score. We think this game could easily end in a thrilling 2-2 draw. This was the exact result in Oxford’s last home match on Tuesday. Also, 2 of Reading’s last 3 away games ended in 2-2 draws.
Oxford vs Reading: What the fans think
Oxford fans worried about the decline in form
🏴 🗞️ : Oxford United FC lost once again.
🤔What is going wrong with this Des Buckingham's management?? pic.twitter.com/TyH86gvkgF
— Counterberg (@thecounterberg) January 27, 2024
Reading fans summarise January
🚨 Ruben Selles press conference
– No players ‘forced out'
– Transfer window was ‘damage limitation'
– Some clubs ‘opportunistic' and put in ‘ridiculous' offers for players
– Holmes trained but remains a doubt for tomorrowFull quotes to follow #ReadingFC pic.twitter.com/Jx3wji0uG1
— Andy Preston (@AndyPreston96) February 2, 2024
How far will Reading’s fans travel to Oxford?
The driving distance between Reading and Oxford is only 26 miles (43 km). Normally, it shouldn’t take more than 50 minutes for this trip so we can expect a large number of away fans to make the journey.
As this match is part of the Green Football Weekend initiative we advise all away supporters to get inventive and find as environmentally friendly ways to travel as possible.
Oxford vs Reading: Tickets
The price varies from £20.00 to £32.00 for adults with all regular discounts for seniors and youngsters in place. Not many tickets are left available so you better hurry.
Reading's fans will have to pay £26.00 for a ticket for this match.
FAQs: Oxford vs Reading
- Will Mark Harris play for Oxford? Yes, the important forward has overcome illness and will be available.
- What was Reading’s last result? The Royals drew 1-1 at home vs Leyton Orient last Saturday.
- Who is Reading’s top goalscorer? That is Harvey Knibbs with his 7 league goals.