FM Preview: Oxford United v Barnet 04 Dec 2010

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History of the Oxford United v Barnet fixture

Barnet travel to take on Oxford United at The Kassam Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to break their duck against the hosts. The Bees lost the only previous game played between the two.

The only previous meeting between Oxford Utd. and Barnet at was just over four years ago, in April 2006, with Oxford Utd. running out comfortable 2 - 0 winners in a League Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 15 AprOxford Utd.2 - 0BarnetLGE2
2005/2006Sat 01 OctBarnet0 - 0Oxford Utd.LGE2
1995/1996Tue 07 NovBarnet2 - 3Oxford Utd.ASSM

Recent respective form guides

Oxford United's home form is poor, winning just 2 of the last six, and losing the other 4. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 in the wrong end.

The away form of Barnet is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the Bees have hit 7 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Oxford Utd. find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 20 points from their 18 matches. Barnet are stuck down in the relegation zone of Npower League Two with a return of just 16 points from their 18 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Oxford Utd.61053123
Barnet6123685

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the U's, as the Bees have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Oxford Utd. Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 10 .
Barnet Not won in previous 15 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.