Shrewsbury Town vs Oxford United - High Flying Visitors

On Saturday Oxford United travel northwest to face Shrewsbury Town at New Meadow.

Shrewsbury Town

Salop are stuck in the bottom half of the league table but with a 9 point cushion (and a game in hand) to the drop zone, there isn't very much left to play for.

Looking at the four most recent league games specifically, Shrewsbury have created on average 3.00 shots on target per game - one of the worst attacking numbers in League One right now. In the four most recent league games, Shrewsbury have conceded on average 4.40 shots on target per game which is above the league average in League One right now.
All in all, the Shropshire outfit display one of the worst shots on target difference in League One in recent weeks.

Oxford United

The battle for the playoff spots in League One is turning into a cutthroat competition the last couple of rounds. Currently, the U's are in 7th place with 68 points, just 1 point adrift Portsmouth in 6th. Charlton is chasing in 8th with 67 points and a game in hand. Oxford most probably need 6 points from the two remaining game against Shrewsbury and Burton Albion to be in the race all the way down the run-in.

Looking at the four most recent league games specifically, Oxford have created on average 7.20 shots on target per game - the second-best attacking numbers in League One right now. In the four most recent league games, Oxford have conceded on average 3.40 shots on target per game - one of the best defensive numbers in League One in recent weeks.
All in all, the Oxfordshire club display the best shots on target difference in League One right now.

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Conclusion & Betting Tips

Shrewsbury display one of the worst shots on target difference in League One in recent weeks and is stuck in the bottom half of the table whatever the outcome of the remaining games.
Oxford display the best shots on target difference in League One right now and need a win at Shrewsbury to have a shot at a playoff spot.
For what it's worth: Oxford have won 4 of the 5 most recent games against Shrewsbury.
Betting Tip: Oxford United.
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