Derby are eighth in the Championship table, five points off the play-off places
Oxford are 22nd in the standings, two points from safety
Recommended bet: Derby to win & both teams to score
Derby continue to battle it out for a play-off spot and they will hope to boost their chances with a victory against Oxford at Pride Park on Saturday.
The Rams had won three of their last four matches before suffering a 2-1 defeat at promotion rivals Southampton on Saturday.
Oxford continued their survival fight with a much-needed 2-0 win over Watford last weekend, but their performances away from home are a major cause for concern ahead of this contest.
The U’s have collected just 18 points out of a possible 63 on their travels and they may struggle on this trip to Derby.
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Team news
Sammie Szmodics returned to Derby’s starting XI in the defeat against Southampton and he should be involved again, but Patrick Agyemang, Rhian Brewster and Jacob Widell Zetterstrom are expected to miss out.
Brian De Keersmaecker and Tyler Goodhram were absent from Oxford’s win over Watford and may sit out again, while Jack Currie’s muscle injury could leave him sidelined.
The stats
Derby have won their last five home games, keeping clean sheets in three of those.
Oxford have managed just two wins in their last eight meetings against Derby.
Six of the last eight clashes between the two sides have been won by a one-goal margin.
Oxford have won only one of their last five away matches.
Derby have scored six goals in their last four Championship games.
Oxford have netted at least once in eight of their last nine fixtures.
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Prediction
The Championship season is reaching its climax and both Derby and Oxford are in desperate need of a victory for very different reasons.
Derby’s play-off momentum has been halted in recent weeks, with back-to-back away defeats to Coventry and Southampton forcing them to sit just outside the top six.
However, the Rams have taken comfort in playing at home and the visit of struggling Oxford can help them get back on the winning trail.
Derby are bidding for a sixth consecutive home win and that strong form should be enough to overcome the U’s, who have won just one of their last seven away assignments.
But the visitors should be able to grab a consolation in this clash, as they have failed to score in just one of their last nine outings.
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