OXFORD, England (Interstat) — Oxford United and Blackburn Rovers meet at the Kassam Stadium on Wednesday in a Championship fixture with both sides seeking consistency as the season enters its final stretch.

The matchup is a replay of a 1-1 draw at Ewood Park just three months ago, on Dec. 9. That result is indicative of Blackburn’s recent form, having drawn their last two matches, including a 1-1 stalemate with Portsmouth this past Saturday.

Blackburn’s form has been erratic. While they secured a 1-0 win over Preston North End on Feb. 20 and a 3-1 victory at QPR on Feb. 14, those are their only wins in their last eight league outings. A concerning pattern of away defeats, including losses at Derby County, Bristol City and Norwich City in recent weeks, will be a worry for manager John Eustace ahead of the trip south.

Oxford United, meanwhile, arrive with momentum from a statement 3-1 away win at Preston North End last Friday. That victory, which followed a 2-1 home win over West Brom, has provided a lift after a mixed February that included heavy losses to Norwich and Sheffield United.

The home side’s campaign has been marked by resilience, including a notable 2-1 win at Leicester City in January, but also struggles for goals in stretches. Their head-to-head draw with Blackburn earlier this season suggests another tightly contested affair.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, the most likely outcome is another 1-1 draw. That projection will test Oxford’s improving attack and Blackburn’s shaky defense, which has conceded three goals in three of its last ten matches.

The fixture is crucial for mid-table positioning, with both teams looking to build a run ahead of a demanding April schedule. For Blackburn, a trip to Millwall looms on Saturday. Oxford will host Charlton Athletic the same day.

Kickoff is set for 7:45 p.m. local time at the Kassam Stadium.