Preston North End vs Oxford United Prediction: Close Contest At Deepdale

WHILST digesting Thursday’s massive news where EFL clubs voted to increase the Championship Play-Offs from four to six teams starting next season, we approach another weekend of vital fixtures.

Promotion, Play-Off and relegation issues are all under the spotlight. Accordingly, Championship betting interest is reaching fever pitch.

Here are the upcoming pairings alongside my considered score predictions to assist your football betting…

Preston North End v Oxford United

• Kick-off: 8pm
• Rankings: 11th versus 23rd

Preston North End preview – One win inside 10 League and Cup engagements leaving Preston eight points shy of the coveted Play-Off region. Their tally of 13 draws is the Championship’s highest.

Oxford United preview – Sitting three points adrift of safety. Last Saturday’s 2-1 home triumph against West Bromwich Albion ended seven League and Cup matches lacking victory. However the U’s need to rapidly improve on just three away EFL wins this campaign.

Score prediction: Uptight 1-1.

*Odds subject to change – prices accurate at the time of writing*