South Shields vs Oxford City

Expert Analysis: South Shields vs Oxford City

The upcoming match between South Shields and Oxford City on November 1, 2025, presents intriguing betting opportunities. Both teams have shown fluctuating performances in recent games, with South Shields demonstrating a strong home record while Oxford City has been struggling to find consistency on the road. The odds suggest a competitive encounter, with high probabilities for goals being scored.

Predictions for Key Betting Outcomes

• Over 0.5 Goals at Half Time (HT): With an odds of 98.00, it’s highly probable that both teams will score before the break. Given South Shields’ attacking prowess at home and Oxford City’s defensive vulnerabilities, this outcome seems likely.
• Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half: At 93.70, the odds indicate a slim chance of a goalless first half. The attacking tendencies of both sides make this less likely, although tactical adjustments could influence this outcome.
• Home Team To Score In 2nd Half: With odds of 86.40, South Shields scoring in the second half is a strong possibility. Their ability to capitalize on home advantage often sees them improve in the latter stages of the match.
• Home Team To Score In 1st Half: At 84.80, there’s a significant chance South Shields will find the net early. Their aggressive start in recent fixtures supports this prediction.
• Home Team To Win: The odds of 77.60 suggest South Shields are favored to take the three points. Their home form and Oxford City’s away struggles reinforce this expectation.
• Over 1.5 Goals: With odds of 76.60, a game with multiple goals is anticipated. Both teams’ offensive capabilities and defensive weaknesses contribute to this likelihood.
• Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half: At 73.00, the odds reflect a moderate chance of a goalless second half. Defensive adjustments or fatigue could play a role here.
• First Goal Between Minute 0-29: Odds of 71.60 suggest an early goal is likely, aligning with both teams’ tendency to start aggressively.
• Over 2.5 Goals: With odds of 64.00, a high-scoring game is anticipated. The attacking players on both sides are expected to make their mark.
• Last Goal Minute 0-72: At odds of 56.20, the likelihood of a late goal is notable, often seen in matches where teams push for results towards the end.
• Away Team Not To Score In 2nd Half: With odds of 58.30, Oxford City might struggle to find the net in the second half due to South Shields’ defensive resilience.
• Away Team To Score In 1st Half: Odds of 55.70 indicate Oxford City could score early, leveraging any initial momentum or exploiting early defensive lapses from South Shields.

On average, expect around 3.90 total goals (2.35 scored by South Shields and 2.15 conceded by them), indicating an open game with opportunities for both sides to capitalize on mistakes.

Risk Factors

• The average number of red cards (1.07) suggests potential disciplinary issues that could influence game dynamics and team strategies.