Oxford United vs Newcastle United Betting Tips: Latest odds, team news, preview and predictions

With a host of players still out injured, Al Hain-Cole expects Bruce to focus on keeping things tight at the back against the Us in this FA Cup replay

Oxford United will be hoping to pull off an FA Cup giant-killing when they welcome Newcastle United to the Kassam Stadium for Tuesday’s Fourth Round replay.

The Us secured a 0-0 draw at St James’ Park in the original tie, arguably the least they deserved for an impressively confident performance.

Oxford United vs Newcastle Latest Odds

Having lost just three of their 21 home matches in all competitions this season, they are available at 14/5 (3.80) with bet365 to ensure they take on West Brom in the next round by coming out on top here.

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However, Steve Bruce’s men are unbeaten in their last seven fixtures, and come into this as even money (2.00) favourites to extend that run with a victory in this one.

Five of those seven games have resulted in draws, and you can get odds of 5/2 (3.50) on them taking this match into extra-time following another stalemate.

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Oxford United vs Newcastle Team News

Ben Woodburn, Anthony Forde and Malachi Napa are all injured, although Cameron Brannagan and James Henry are available again after missing out on the first match.

Jonjo Shelvey, Emil Krafth, Dwight Gayle, Paul Dummett, Javier Manquillo, Andy Carroll, Yoshinori Muto form an extensive injury list for the visitors, while Sean Longstaff and Matthew Longstaff will face fitness tests. New signings Valentino Lazaro and Danny Rose are ineligible.

Oxford United vs Newcastle Preview

Despite their side’s unbeaten streak, the Toon Army were certainly not in the best of spirits following Saturday’s 0-0 draw against struggling Norwich - the second goalless stalemate in successive matches

Nevertheless, the relatively positive results mean the boss is unlikely to alter his defensive tactics anytime soon, especially given the number of players out injured.

Oxford United vs Newcastle Tips and Predictions

Indeed, odds of 9/10 (1.90) seem more than generous on Newcastle keeping the scoreline to under 2.5 goals for a sixth game in eight - particularly as Karl Robinson’s side has scored only four times in the last five fixtures.

All odds correct at time of publish. Please gamble responsibly.