FootyMAD's Oxford United match preview

Last updated : 25 September 2009 By Footymad Previewer
Footymad preview
History of the Gateshead v Oxford United fixture

Gateshead prepare to entertain Oxford United at International Stadium on Saturday afternoon, for the first time in their history, and will be hoping to give their new opponents the runaround.



For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent respective form guides

Gateshead are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 in the wrong end.

The away form of Oxford Utd. however, is much more impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the U's, and 2 goals against.

Gateshead find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 8 points from their 11 matches. Oxford Utd. are leading the way in the Blue Square (Conference) Premier, with their 12 games giving them a return of 29 points.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Gateshead61145134
Oxford Utd.641110213

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Tynesiders of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Oxford Utd., who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Gateshead Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Oxford Utd. 6 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.