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Oxford United FC vs Forest Green Rovers FC, FA Cup 2018-19 ROUND 1

FA Cup · 2018-19
Sat 10 Nov 2018 · 15:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Oxford United FC vs Forest Green Rovers FCFA Cup .

Match Details

  • Referee Nick Kinseley
  • Referee Garry Maskell
  • Referee Matthew Smith
  • Referee Adrian Tranter

Head-to-Head

2
2
Oxford United FC 4 games · Avg 2.0 goals Forest Green Rovers FC

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
10 Nov Forest Green Rovers FC H 0–0 D
03 Nov Scunthorpe United FC A 3–3 D
27 Oct Shrewsbury Town FC H 3–0 W
23 Oct Charlton Athletic FC A 1–1 D
20 Oct Bristol Rovers FC A 0–0 D
13 Oct Plymouth Argyle FC H 2–0 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
10 Nov Oxford United FC A 0–0 D

Key Stats

25% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Oxford United FC this season

Events

Match Events

  • 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Oxford United FC and Forest Green Rovers FC is underway.
  • 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Oxford United FC and Forest Green Rovers FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 15' It’s high time Mark Cooper made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 20' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for George Williams suffering a number of foals already.
  • 25' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 30' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Forest Green Rovers FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 35' Reuben Reid, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 40' Paul Digby has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 45' Supporters expect more eagerness from Dayle Grubb, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 46' The Oxford United FC bench stirs into life. Luke Garbutt is withdrawn and Cameron Norman gets his opportunity.
  • 51' Oxford United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 52' Controversy at the stadium! John Mousinho argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 57' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 58' Tony McMahon catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 58.
  • 60' Controversy at the stadium! Carl Winchester argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 63' Another change for Oxford United FC made on 63 minute. John Mousinho leaves to be changed by Jamie Hanson.
  • 65' The whistle greets Tahvon Campbell as he departs to be replaced by George Williams.
  • 70' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Matt Worthington made 58 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 75' With 0 assists to his name this season, Gavin Whyte is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Forest Green Rovers FC.
  • 80' Both keepers have barely been tested. Oxford United FC and Forest Green Rovers FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 85' A quiet spell here at . Forest Green Rovers FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 88' Another substitution for Forest Green Rovers FC to replace Lloyd James by Matt Worthington on 88 minute.
  • will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.88 Oxford United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.53 Forest Green Rovers FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 83% + Oxford United FC or Draw 79%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Oxford United FC42% Draw36% Forest Green Rovers FC22%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes26% 0% No74%
Avg goals/match: 1.41
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 73%
27%
± 1.5 42%
58%
± 2.5 17%
83%
± 3.5 6%
94%
± 4.5 2%
98%

Double Chance

Oxford United FC or Draw
79%
Draw or Forest Green Rovers FC
58%
Oxford United FC or Forest Green Rovers FC
64%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Oxford United FC24% Draw64% Forest Green Rovers FC12%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
20%
1 – 1
12.3%
0 – 1
11.3%
2 – 0
8.8%
2 – 1
5.1%
0 – 2
3%
1 – 2
3%
3 – 0
2.5%
3 – 1
1.6%
2 – 2
1.5%
4 – 0
0.6%

Asian Handicap — Oxford United FC

Handicap Oxford United FC covers Push Forest Green Rovers FC covers
-2.5 4% 96%
-2 4% 11% 86%
-1.5 14% 86%
-1 14% 26% 60%
-0.5 40% 60%
+0.5 81% 19%
+1 81% 15% 4%
+1.5 96% 4%
+2 96% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% 1%

Clean Sheet

Oxford United FC keeps clean sheet
59%
Forest Green Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
42%

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.