League One Best Bets
There is a lot to like about Oxford today who have got on a really strong run of late. A poor start to the season saw them lose 10 of their opening 17 matches, but since then they have pieced together a terrific run of just one defeat in their last 16 matches - winning nine. At home that's even better - winning six of their last seven for a combined goal difference of +13 (15-2).
Southend visit today and they have been less impressive recently - losing five of their last nine as they have struggled to keep a full squad fit and healthy. Mark Oxley is likely to miss out in goal once again, meaning a second league start for Nathan Bishop, while Harry Bunn remains doubtful in midfield.
Oxford boss Karl Robinson is expected to name an unchanged league starting XI for a seventh consecutive match.
Oxford feel a great bet at only slightly odds-on prices - they are 19/20 with Corals and Ladbrokes, and 13/5 to win (-1) on the traditional handicap with the same firms.
3pts Oxford to beat Southend at 19/20 (General)
1pt Oxford (-1) to beat Southend at 13/5 (Coral / Ladbrokes)