Peterborough United vs Oxford United Prediction 08.05.2024

• Competition: League One Play-Offs - Semi-Finals 2nd Leg
• Date: Wednesday, 8th, May 2024
• Kickoff: 20:00 UK / 21.00 CEST
• Venue: Weston Homes Stadium (Peterborough)

Peterborough will attempt to overturn a one-goal deficit as they host Oxford United at London Road for the Wednesday's second leg of the League One playoff semifinal.

Peterborough United vs Oxford United Betting Tips: PETERBOROUGH TO WIN

It's evident that home-field advantage holds significant sway in the head-to-head contests between these teams this season, with all three previous matchups resulting in wins for the home side, including the playoff semifinal first leg where Oxford claimed a narrow 1-0 victory at Kassam Stadium.

Wednesday's decisive second-leg showdown will provide us with the answer not only to who will be the League One playoff finalists but also whether the comfort of playing in front of home supporters will once again bring joy to the home team or if there will be a shift in that trend.

The EFL Trophy winners, Peterborough, will certainly fancy their chances of extending the match to extra time at the very least, yet it wouldn't be surprising if they manage to eliminate Oxford in regulation, considering their exceptional offensive form, having scored three or more goals in their last three straight home games.

Despite still feeling the sting of last season's painful playoff semifinal exit, where they crashed out to Sheffield Wed on penalties despite establishing an incredible four-goal lead in the first leg, the Posh will be fueled by a strong sense of motivation to avoid a similar fate, especially given their successful record against the U's, having triumphed in three out of four H2H's at London Road and keeping a clean sheet in each.

While heading to confront the regular season's leading goal-scorer in League One, Peterborough (netting 89 times), Des Buckingham's squad carries a tinge of uncertainty regarding their ability to maintain their narrow one-goal advantage, mindful of their subpar away form, having suffered eight of their 13 defeats this season on the road.

Knowing they narrowly escaped relegation to the fourth tier last season, Oxford's displays this term deserve praise, but we still question their ability to remain unbeaten against one of the top third-tier teams this year. We hope Peterborough will assert their dominance from the first minute, and it wouldn't be surprising if they advance over the U's in regular time.