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Abbey Stadium: Cambridge United take on Oxford United

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Oxford tipped for away win

Thursday January 29, 2009

Cambridge United v Oxford United (19.45, Live on Setanta 1)

Prices correct at time of writing (2pm, Wednesday January 28, 2009).

Home 5/4 Draw 9/4 Away 21/10

Cambridge were a bit disappointing in their 2-0 defeat at Wrexham last Thursday night and have a chance to bounce back against an Oxford side eyeing a play-off place for themselves this season.

I think Oxford are the value. They'll have tremendous support and played quite well last Saturday in their 1-0 win at Crawley. At 21/10 I think they are worth a punt against a Cambridge side who have blown hot and cold and are just outside the play-off places. It's amazing to think that Oxford are contenders for a play-off spot and I expect them to be in the mix come the end of the season. If they go on a good run then they could get in the play-offs, which looked unthinkable earlier in the campaign.

Verdict: Away win

Best Bet: Half-time / Full-time Oxford / Oxford 9/2