Oxford United v Bolton prediction

League One · Sun, 03 May 2020 12:00 BST · The Kassam Stadium

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The match

Oxford United host Bolton in League One on Sunday 3 May (kick-off 12:00 UK).

The key numbers

Bolton have scored 27 goals, the fewest of the 23 clubs (2019/20 so far).

Oxford United have won their last five matches in all competitions. Bolton are winless in their last eight matches in all competitions. Oxford United have scored in five consecutive matches in all competitions.

Form and the table

10 of Oxford United’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (67%). Both teams scored in eight of Oxford United’s last 15 results in all competitions (53%). At home, Oxford United have five wins, one draw and three defeats in their last 9 home matches in all competitions — 1.78 points per game, scoring 2.11 and conceding 1.11. Oxford United have scored 61 goals, the second-most (shared) of the 23 clubs (2019/20 so far). Oxford United have conceded 37 goals, the seventh-fewest of the 23 clubs.

Six of Bolton’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (40%). Both teams scored in eight of Bolton’s last 15 results in all competitions (53%). Away from home, Bolton have no wins, two draws and six defeats in their last 8 away matches in all competitions — 0.25 points per game, scoring 0.75 and conceding 2.00. Bolton have conceded 66 goals, the second-most of the 23 clubs (2019/20 so far).

Oxford United (fourth) and Bolton (23rd) are 46 points apart, 2019/20 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Oxford United the stronger side, 74 rating points above Bolton (Oxford United 1749, Bolton 1675, after at least 272 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

The most recent meeting, on 17 September 2019, finished Bolton 0–0 Oxford United.

Team news

Predicted Oxford United XI (4-3-3): J. Cumming, M. Helik, C. Brown, J. Currie, P. Kioso, C. Brannagan, S. Dembélé, K. Andrews, M. Harris, G. O'Donkor, A. Emakhu — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, J. Henry (4.1 per match over 30 appearances, 11 goals and seven assists) and Marcus Browne (3.8 per match over 11 appearances, four goals and three assists) have been Oxford United’s most influential players 2019/20, all competitions. In numbers for Oxford United (2019/20, all competitions, before kick-off), J. Henry averages 1.7 key passes per 90 over 2599 minutes, with a key pass in nine of the last 10 appearances. Marcus Browne averages 1.2 key passes per 90 over 1186 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last 10 appearances.

Predicted Bolton XI (4-4-1-1): G. Bazunu, E. Toal, G. Larrazabal, L. Brunt, A. Famewo, J. Sheehan, T. Gale, E. Erhahon, K. Dong, R. Rodrigues, S. Dalby — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Brandon Fleming (4.0 per match over 10 appearances, one assist) and K. Bryan (3.7 per match over six appearances, one goal) have been Bolton’s most influential players 2019/20, all competitions. In numbers for Bolton (2019/20, all competitions, before kick-off), Brandon Fleming averages 3.1 tackles per 90 over 1238 minutes, with a tackle in nine of the last 10 appearances. K. Bryan averages 2.4 tackles per 90 over 605 minutes, with a tackle in seven of the last seven appearances.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

The Numbers

Kick-off: Sun, 03 May 2020 12:00 BST · League One · The Kassam Stadium
Head-to-head (last 1): Oxford United 0 · draws 1 · Bolton 0 · 0 goals/game
Recent form: Oxford United 5W 0D 0L · Bolton 0W 3D 2L

Oxford United v Bolton (League One): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 13 May 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

2 / 0.63

Goals

against 1.25 / 1.38 · 4 of the last 5 over 2.5

over 8 matches

5.86 / 4.5

Corners

against 5.29 / 6.5 · 3 of the last 4 over 9.5

over 4 matches

4.43 / 3

Shots on target

against 4.57 / 5.75 · 2 of the last 4 over 8.5

over 4 matches

1.14 / 1.25

Cards

against 2.29 / 1 · 2 of the last 4 over 3.5

over 4 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 10 March 2020. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 10 March 2020. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per game	Oxford United for / against	Line	Bolton for / against
Goals scored	2 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5	2.5standard	0.63 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5
Corners won	5.86 for · 5.29 against n 7 Last 5	9.5standard	4.5 for · 6.5 against n 4 Last 5
Shots	13.86 for · 11.43 against n 7 Last 5	19.5standard	13.25 for · 12 against n 4 Last 5
Shots on target	4.43 for · 4.57 against n 7 Last 5	8.5standard	3 for · 5.75 against n 4 Last 5
Fouls committed	12.57 for · 11.43 against n 7 Last 5	21.5standard	12.75 for · 8.75 against n 4 Last 5
Cards shown	1.14 for · 2.29 against n 7 Last 5	3.5standard	1.25 for · 1 against n 4 Last 5

Oxford United

Oxford United Goalkeeper

Oxford United — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
S. Eastwood	29	902610 min	732.5 /90	331.1 /90	00 /90
J. Archer	7	90630 min	142 /90	60.9 /90	00 /90

Oxford United — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Oxford United before kick-off, to 10 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
S. Eastwood n 8	90	2.9 6/4
J. Archer n 7	90	2 3/3

Oxford United Defensive

Oxford United — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
R. Dickie	35	893105 min	280.8 /90	912.6 /90	230.7 /90	not recorded in League One	270.8 /90	80.2 /90
J. Ruffels	35	893101 min	210.6 /90	451.3 /90	40.1 /90	not recorded in League One	250.7 /90	20.1 /90
J. Mousinho	24	902160 min	190.8 /90	492 /90	110.5 /90	not recorded in League One	220.9 /90	50.2 /90
C. Cadden	21	881843 min	120.6 /90	201 /90	70.3 /90	not recorded in League One	100.5 /90	00 /90
E. Moore	17	821398 min	40.3 /90	211.4 /90	80.5 /90	not recorded in League One	120.8 /90	10.1 /90
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Oxford United — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Oxford United before kick-off, to 10 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
R. Dickie n 8	90	0.8 5/1	1.8 6/4	—
J. Ruffels n 8	90	0.5 3/1	0.1 1/0	—
Álex Gorrín n 8	76.4	3.2 7/6	0.9 4/2	—
C. Brannagan n 8	90	1.4 5/4	0.6 4/1	—
S. Eastwood n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0	—
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Oxford United — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Oxford United before kick-off, to 10 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
R. Dickie n 8	90	1.3 7/3
J. Ruffels n 8	90	1.3 5/3
Álex Gorrín n 8	76.4	3.4 8/8
C. Brannagan n 8	90	2.4 7/6
J. Henry n 8	86	0.8 5/1
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Oxford United Attacking

Oxford United — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
T. Fosu	25	791974 min	70.3 /90	20.1 /90	663 /90	251.1 /90	391.8 /90	502.3 /90
M. Taylor	25	741857 min	130.6 /90	50.2 /90	542.6 /90	251.2 /90	291.4 /90	70.3 /90
J. Mackie	22	621374 min	20.1 /90	10.1 /90	281.8 /90	100.7 /90	110.7 /90	10.1 /90
N. Holland	8	62498 min	00 /90	00 /90	183.3 /90	30.5 /90	20.4 /90	81.4 /90
R. Hall	8	42332 min	10.3 /90	00 /90	123.3 /90	20.5 /90	41.1 /90	20.5 /90
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Oxford United — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Oxford United before kick-off, to 10 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
R. Dickie n 8	90	1.4 6/3	0 0/0
J. Ruffels n 8	90	0.8 4/1	0.5 3/1
Álex Gorrín n 8	76.4	0 0/0	0 0/0
C. Brannagan n 8	90	1.1 6/2	0.4 3/0
S. Eastwood n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
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Oxford United — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Oxford United before kick-off, to 10 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
R. Dickie n 8	90	0 0/0	0.1 1/0
J. Ruffels n 8	90	0.1 1/0	0.1 1/0
Álex Gorrín n 8	76.4	0 0/0	0 0/0
C. Brannagan n 8	90	0 0/0	0.3 2/0
S. Eastwood n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
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Bolton

Bolton Goalkeeper

Bolton — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
R. Matthews	32	902880 min	1093.4 /90	642 /90	00 /90
M. Alexander	1	9090 min	77 /90	00 /90	00 /90

Bolton — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Bolton before kick-off, to 10 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
R. Matthews n 8	90	3.1 6/4

Bolton Defensive

Bolton — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
J. Emmanuel	26	822137 min	371.6 /90	210.9 /90	100.4 /90	not recorded in League One	241 /90	30.1 /90
Y. Zouma	15	781175 min	251.9 /90	161.2 /90	110.8 /90	not recorded in League One	161.2 /90	20.2 /90
A. Chicksen	14	891245 min	342.5 /90	231.7 /90	70.5 /90	not recorded in League One	90.7 /90	10.1 /90
A. Nsiala	12	881054 min	211.8 /90	292.5 /90	181.5 /90	not recorded in League One	100.9 /90	30.3 /90
J. Wright	11	89977 min	151.4 /90	121.1 /90	171.6 /90	not recorded in League One	40.4 /90	20.2 /90
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Bolton — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Bolton before kick-off, to 10 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
R. Matthews n 8	90	0.1 1/0	0 0/0	—
J. Lowe n 8	84.8	0.4 2/1	0.5 4/0	—
L. Murphy n 8	89.9	1.3 5/3	0.8 4/2	—
J. Emmanuel n 8	64.6	1.2 4/3	2.1 6/5	—
D. Murphy n 8	82.6	1 4/3	0 0/0	—
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Bolton — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Bolton before kick-off, to 10 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
J. Lowe n 8	84.8	1.2 6/2
L. Murphy n 8	89.9	1.9 6/4
J. Emmanuel n 8	64.6	3.3 7/6
D. Murphy n 8	82.6	0.8 5/1
J. Dodoo n 8	71.3	0.8 5/0
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Bolton Attacking

Bolton — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
D. Murphy	23	861979 min	80.4 /90	20.1 /90	612.8 /90	211 /90	251.1 /90	90.4 /90
R. Darcy	18	701257 min	10.1 /90	20.1 /90	130.9 /90	40.3 /90	231.6 /90	161.1 /90
C. O'Grady	15	59888 min	20.2 /90	10.1 /90	131.3 /90	40.4 /90	90.9 /90	70.7 /90
E. Brown	4	90358 min	00 /90	00 /90	30.8 /90	10.3 /90	20.5 /90	00 /90
W. Buckley	3	71212 min	00 /90	10.4 /90	20.8 /90	10.4 /90	41.7 /90	10.4 /90
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Bolton — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Bolton before kick-off, to 10 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
R. Matthews n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
J. Lowe n 8	84.8	0.1 1/0	0 0/0
L. Murphy n 8	89.9	0.9 4/2	0 0/0
J. Emmanuel n 8	64.6	0.2 1/0	0 0/0
D. Murphy n 8	82.6	2.7 8/6	0.5 4/0
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Bolton — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Bolton before kick-off, to 10 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
R. Matthews n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
J. Lowe n 8	84.8	0 0/0	0 0/0
L. Murphy n 8	89.9	0 0/0	0 0/0
J. Emmanuel n 8	64.6	0 0/0	0 0/0
D. Murphy n 8	82.6	0 0/0	0 0/0
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Oxford United v Bolton — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form

Oxford UnitedWWWWW

Last 5: 5W 0D 0L · 2.8 scored / 0.6 conceded per game

BoltonLLDDD

Last 5: 0W 3D 2L · 0.6 scored / 1 conceded per game

Head-to-head last 1

Oxford United 0 · 1 draw · Bolton 0 · 0 goals/game

2019-09-17 Bolton 0–0 Oxford United

League standing · 2019/20

Last recorded position — not updated during the season.

Oxford United#4 pos60 pts35 pl+24 GD

Bolton#23 pos14 pts34 pl-39 GD

Goals per game

Oxford United scored1.74

Bolton scored0.79

Oxford United conceded1.06

Bolton conceded1.94

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What is the head-to-head record between Oxford United and Bolton?: In their last 1 meetings, Oxford United won 0, Bolton won 0 and there was 1 draw, averaging 0 goals per game.
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