Oxford vs Leicester Bet Builder Tips: Back Fatawu To Score In Third Consecutive Match

Leicester return to Championship action with a trip to Oxford on Saturday afternoon, and our tips for the game can be backed in a 14/1 three fold bet builder.

The Championship returns following September’s international window, and high-flying Leicester City are in action against Oxford United at the Kassam Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Marti Cifuentes’ side have enjoyed a strong start to the campaign, fresh off the back of being relegated from the Premier League, as they currently occupy fourth place in the table.

Thus far, they have won three and lost one. Most recently, they sealed a 2-0 home win over promotion hopefuls Birmingham City at home, following on from a narrow 1-0 win over Charlton.

Leicester are odds-on favourites with football betting sites to overcome the U’s.

Gary Rowett’s side, meanwhile, have endured a tough start to the season. Across four league matches, they have lost three and drawn one – a return that sees them sit in 22nd place.

Last time out, they fought from behind on two occasions to snatch a 2-2 draw against Coventry.

This weekend’s clash will be the first time that Oxford have faced off against the Foxes in a competitive fixture since their two meetings during the 1993-94 First Division campaign.

Oxford vs Leicester Bet Builder Tips

• Leicester Half Time/Full Time @ 2/1
• Abdul Fatawu to Score at Any Time @ 11/4
• Will Lankshear – Over 0.5 Shots on Target @ 5/6

Leicester Half Time/Full Time @ 2/1

As previously mentioned, Leicester have enjoyed a strong start to the campaign, while Oxford have struggled, making the visitors clear favourites in the buildup to this weekend’s encounter.

Even when discounting form levels, the disparity in quality between both squads is clear to see.

The Foxes boast far greater depth and quality across the park, and if they manage to grab an early lead, we can’t envisage a scenario where the U’s find a way back into the tie.

At 2/1, backing Leicester to lead at both intervals looks like strong value given the gulf in quality.

Rowett is currently the fourth favourite at 10/1 in the Championship sack race odds market, and defeat here will likely see his price cut even further, with Oxford languishing in the drop zone.

Abdul Fatawu to Score at Any Time @ 11/4

Our next tip is to back in-form winger Abdul Fatawu to score at any time.

The Ghanaian, who returned from a seven-month injury absence in pre-season, scored in two consecutive Championship outings for Leicester prior to September’s international window.

Fatawu scored the winner against Charlton and netted the opener against Birmingham.

His direct dribbling and ability to cut inside and shoot make him one of the Foxes’ most dangerous attackers, which is why we see him as a strong candidate to net once again here.

Priced at an enticing 11/4, we see real value in backing the 21-year-old to find the net.

Will Lankshear – Over 0.5 Shots on Target @ 5/6

Finally, we’re backing on-loan Tottenham Hotspur striker Will Lankshear to hit the target.

Lankshear has impressed since joining from the North London outfit in the summer, having registered two Championship goals in four starts under Rowett at the Kassam Stadium.

This includes a goal in the 2-2 draw against Coventry City last time out.

A man in form, now preferred ahead of Mark Harris in the number nine position, we expect the 20-year-old to test Jakub Stolarczyk with at least one shot on target across 90 minutes.

Back this pick with top bookmakers at a price of around 5/6.

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