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Peterborough v Oxford

Peterborough will host Oxford in the second tie of their play-off semi-final on Wednesday night, and for it, we have betting tips, predictions, team news, and best bets as well as a Cheat Sheet covering the proceedings.

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It is advantage Oxford after securing a 1-0 first leg lead to take into the second leg at Peterborough. It was a game of few chances, as highlighted by the 0.53-0.73 xG battle in favour of The Posh.

This comes 12 months on from Peterborough taking a 4-0 lead into the play-off second leg against Sheffield Wednesday, as they became the only ever team to not make the final having held a four-goal advantage from leg one, they went out on penalties at Hillsborough after losing 5-1 AET.

Oxford will firmly believe they can progress considering they’ve lost only once in nine, a run that includes two victories over Peterborough.

Peterborough v Oxford Best Bets

➡️ Ephron Mason-Clark to score anytime @ 2.88 on Paddy Power
➡️ Half Time result: Peterborough @ 2.50 on Paddy Power

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📂 Peterborough v Oxford Cheat Sheet

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You can find match stats for all televised games on my bet builder stats tool, along with official line-ups one hour before kick-off.

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⚔️ Peterborough v Oxford Head-to-Head

As mentioned, Des Buckingham’s side have two very recent wins in this head-to-head battle. However, those triumphs would come in the comfort of their home surroundings at the Kassam Stadium.

They did make the trip to Cambridgeshire in December, where they were outplayed in a 3-0 loss that was backed up by the 3.17-0.59 xG numbers. This success for Posh would take them above their rival in the table to fourth; which is where they finished the regulation League One campaign.

Since the beginning of 2019, just two of the 12 clashes between these clubs in all competitions have seen both teams score.

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📊 Peterborough Form and Stats

Darren Ferguson’s side are now winless in three, although the first two were their final two matches of the regular league season, and elected to rotate their team. Nevertheless, they’ve averaged 3.0 goals conceded per game in this mini-run.

Perhaps more concerning for Ferguson is the fact they’ve achieved only one home clean sheet across their 14 matches in all competitions played in 2024. 11 would also feature both teams scoring, meaning Posh may need to potentially score three if they’re to progress inside 90 minutes. Over 2.5 Peterborough goals is priced at 4.0 on Betfair.

Undoubtedly, Ephron Mason-Clark is one of, if not the, shining light in this Peterborough squad. The top-scorer is one shy of 20 in all competitions this season and this will be his last game at London Road, and potentially for the club full stop, before departing for Coventry in the summer. He’ll be fired up for this one and given he had more shots than any other player on either side in the first leg, he is the type to keep going and going. For him to score anytime is priced at 2.88 on Paddy Power.

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📊 Oxford Form and Stats

In the first leg, Oxford opened the scoring via a set piece and then chose to sit back and soak up pressure. They weren’t necessarily too convincing when doing so and if that is to be the theme for this second leg now they have a lead to protect, it could present some problems. Although they have the strongest League One first half record, they never went into any of those halves already 1-0 ahead.

A price of 2.50 on Paddy Power for Peterborough to be leading at half time may warrant some consideration. Buckingham may decide that playing on the counter attack will suit them for this match, but they much prefer to play patiently building from the back. The home side top the league for average possession with 60.90% and will start at a high tempo knowing last season’s play-off situation is still firmly in their minds.

One area Oxford are especially strong in is both winning and scoring penalties. They’re one of only three in the league to have won at least ten and not one has been missed.

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💰 Peterborough v Oxford Best Bets 

How Oxford approach this match will be fascinating but they’ll be facing League One’s highest scorers and a big reason for that is the attacking exploits of Ephron Mason-Clark, who is often a good bet to score, EMC is 2.88 on Paddy Power to score anytime which is good value.

The visitors still have the scars from last season’s play-off collapse and won’t want another failed attempt on their CV. A fast start is anticipated with home advantage on their side, and 2.50 on Paddy Power for Peterborough to lead at half time catches the eye.

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* I recommend waiting for confirmed team line-ups before placing any bets.

* All odds displayed correct at the time of publishing.

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