Our prediction for this League 1 match:
Oxford United
Match Time & Date:
12/08/2023
16:00
Prediction: 2-1
Carlisle
Oxford United will look to make amends for a massive EFL Cup loss (1-5) to Bristol City when they face Carlisle United on Matchday 2. Although the Yellows have been struggling at the back of late, the bookies still see them as favourites to win Saturday’s clash as they are a real force to be reckoned with at home. Both Ruben Rodrigues and Mark Harris return to the starting XI after the duo was rested in the midweek defeat.
The Cumbrians, on the other hand, were eliminated by Harrogate in the EFL Cup round 1. Since the visitors are desperate to record their first win of the season as well, we believe that there is a big value in betting on over 2.5 goals. There are no fresh selection worries in the away team. In their last encounter in a competitive match, back in 2016 Oxford United defeated Carlisle United 2-0, but a high-scoring affair is on the horizon this time out.
Highlighted Team (Carlisle):
Founded in May 1904, Carlisle United are a professional football club that have one of the biggest stadiums in the League 2. Brunton Park is the club’s home ground, and it can hold up to 18,202 spectators. When playing at Brunton Park Carlisle United footballers wear blue shirts and blue shorts, while their away kit is sky blue.
The Cumbrians maintain a rivalry with Workington And Barrow, but it has to be noted that the two clubs have not met in the Football League since the 1970s. Carlisle United won their first Football League Trophy in the 1996/97 season, with the team beating Colchester United 4-3 on penalties.
The Cumbrians repeated the success 14 years later (2010/11) as they defeated Brentford 1-0, thanks to Peter Michael Murphy’s goal. Carlisle United recorded their biggest win against Hartlepool United (8-0) on September 1, 1928, with the team suffering their heaviest defeat to Hull City (1-11) on January 14, 1939.
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