Competition: Championship
Market: Ipswich Town win
Odds: 7/10 @ Pribet
Knowing that they could temporarily skyrocket their way into the automatic promotion spots on Friday night, Ipswich will travel to the Kassam Stadium when they meet Oxford.
Starting with the hosts, although Oxford might have sprung somewhat of an upset last season as they avoided an immediate League One return, the Yellows have an almighty battle on their hands this time around. Once again scrapping it out at the foot of the Championship table, Gary Rowett’s men open this weekend’s fixtures holding just a two-point buffer from slipping into the relegation zone. Despite snatching 1-1 stalemates against Norwich and Middlesbrough on either side of November’s international break, the former Millwall boss has seen his squad register just a single victory from any of their previous seven Championship appearances. Bracing themselves for what looks set to be a stern examination here, Oxford have also continued to show some worrying issues on home soil. Getting November underway with a routine 3-0 drumming against Stoke, Rowett’s side have registered just a sole win from any of their first eight showdowns at the Kassam Stadium across all competitions.
As for the visitors, after losing their Premier League status last season, it is no secret that Ipswich have their sights firmly set on clinching an immediate top-flight return this time around. Last seen marking their return from November’s international break with an eye-catching 2-0 victory away at Hull, Kieran McKenna’s men are enjoying what has become a recent flurry. Landing a stunning 4-1 romp against Swansea earlier in the month, the one-time Manchester United coach will be calling on his promotion contenders to make another statement here. In fact, the Blues are unbeaten in each of their previous six Championship appearances (four wins, two draws). Enjoying what has become their most fruitful spell of the season so far, Ipswich are rightfully installed as a standout contender this weekend. Knowing that they can temporarily skyrocket their way into the automatic promotion spots, McKenna’s side have also impressed on the road. It should be noted, Friday’s guests have won each of their last three straight matchups away from Portman Road by an aggregate score of 10-2.
Bet: Ipswich Town 7/10 Oxford United in Friday’s Championship contest @ Pribet
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