Our prediction for this League 1 match:
Oxford United
Match Time & Date:
02/09/2023
16:00
Prediction: 2-0
Port Vale
Saturday’s football game at Kassam Stadium pits together Oxford United and Port Vale, the two top-table sides. Oxford United aim to retain top position in the standings, with the team eyeing their fifth consecutive League One triumph, but they will have to prove their worth on the field. The opposition back-line should have talented midfielder Tyler Goodrham at bay as the 20-year-old scored a brace in a 2-1 win over Charlton Athletic.
The Valiants, on the other hand, did well to eliminate Crewe in the EFL Cup round 2, but they will have a much bigger fish to fry against the in-form Yellows. Since Oxford United have turned their Kassam Stadium into a real fortress, we predict that the visitors will return home with their hands empty. All Arblaster, Massey, and Wilson return to the starting XI after the trio was rested in the midweek victory.
Highlighted Player (Funso Ojo ):
Funso Ojo is a Belgium international who plays for Aberdeen as a midfielder. Ojo was born in Antwerp on August 28, 1991, starting his youth career at Olse Merksem. In 2004 he was spotted by PSV scouts, moving to Eindhoven very soon.
Funso Ojo made 11 appearances for PSV in the Dutch Eredivisie before moving to Beerschot AC, yet another club from his youth career. The Belgium international played for the likes of Royal Antwerp, Dordrecht, Willem II, and Scunthorpe United before signing a deal with Aberdeen in 2019. Funso Ojo made his Scotland Premiership debut in a 3-2 win over Hearts.
Speaking of his international career, Ojo has one cap with the Belgium U21 team, but he has yet to earn a call-up for the Belgium senior team. His primary position is central midfield, but he is capable of producing fine displays as a defensive midfielder. As his parents are of Nigeria descent, the Aberdeen footballer has a dual citizenship.
Highlighted Team (Oxford United):
Oxford United are one of the oldest clubs in the League One as they were founded back in 1893. However, Oxford United adopted their current name 67 years later and have been playing under it ever since.
Over the years the Yellows have built a great rivalry with Swindon Town and there have always been fireworks in clashes between the two sides. Oxford United play home matches at Kassam Stadium, the venue with the capacity of 12,500. The stadium was built in 1997 and has been Oxford United’s home ground ever since. The Boys from Up the Hill are well known for their yellow and blue colours, but they play their away games in dark blue (with a little yellow) or black kits.
Oxford’s player with the most league appearances is John Shuker, playing 478 games for the club from 1962 to 1977. On the other hand, Jim Magilton is the club’s most capped player in internationals, playing 18 games for Northern Ireland.
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