Birmingham vs Oxford Preview & Prediction

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It has been a brilliant start to the season for Birmingham City as the Blues now welcome a likely struggler Oxford United to the second city in the Championship this weekend.

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How to watch on TV: UK – Not televised / US – Not televised

How to watch online: UK – Cannot be streamed / US – Cannot be streamed

Birmingham vs Oxford prediction

Birmingham City started their campaign with an excellent performance in a 1-1 draw against Ipswich Town in which they conceded a second-half stoppage-time penalty to deny the win. They then defeated Sheffield United in the first round of the EFL Cup before a dramatic late turnaround to win against Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park.

Oxford United, on the other hand, started their season with a 1-0 loss at home to Portsmouth a couple of weeks ago. The U’s then suffered a dramatic 3-2 defeat to Hull City last week due to a last-gasp Oli McBurnie winner. Oxford managed to just about survive last season following the mid-season appointment of Gary Rowett.

Underlying data led to concerns about Oxford this season and Rowett isn’t seemingly solving the problems, and a defeat to his former club seems likely at St Andrew’s.

Birmingham vs Oxford tip: Birmingham to win