The upcoming EFL Championship match between Oxford United and Sheffield United at The Kassam Stadium is a critical game with both teams having contrasting recent forms. Oxford United are battling near the relegation zone, just two points above the drop, showing vulnerability in holding leads, while Sheffield United are fighting for the top of the Championship table, having recently lost their lead to Burnley by a single point.
Key Factors to Consider
Oxford United have struggled defensively this season, conceding many goals from winning positions, losing 26 points in such scenarios. Their recent offensive output is limited, with only 7 goals in their last 5 matches and no clean sheets in their last 6 games. Sheffield United, despite recent dropped points, are in strong form near the top, powered by key players like Tyrese Campbell and sustaining competitive performances, recently defeating Coventry City convincingly.
The recent head-to-head record shows Sheffield United have dominated past encounters, with Oxford failing to score in their last 5 matches against them and having not won in 8 attempts. However, Oxford won the previous fixture 1-0 on April 5, 2025, marking a significant past upset.
Specific up-to-date injury details are unavailable from the current data, but no major absences for either side have been reported in recent coverage, suggesting both teams may field near full-strength squads.
The match atmosphere at The Kassam Stadium could play a motivational role for Oxford United, as home support tries to bolster their fight against relegation. Sheffield United face psychological pressure to regain the top spot after Burnley's win displaced them temporarily.
Oxford United are highly motivated to secure vital points to escape the relegation zone and prove resilience. Sheffield United are equally motivated to return to the top of the table, especially with a game in hand and recent strong performances to build on.
Oxford United: -0.25 at -124, Sheffield United: +25 at +104
Sheffield United -0.25
β β β ββ 60%
Over/under
Over 2.25: -119, Under 2.25: -101
Under 2.25 goals
β β β ββ 58%
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Market
EV Pick
Moneyline
Sheffield United 13%
Spread
N/A
Over/Under
Under 2.25 15%
π₯ Best Value Pick: Under 2.25 at 15% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 15.6% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
A tightly contested match is expected, but Sheffield Unitedβs quality, consistency, and sharper recent form give them a slight edge to win or at least avoid defeat. The game may feature under 2.25 goals owing to Oxfordβs defensive challenges and Sheffield focusing on control rather than risk.
Predicted Score: Oxford United 0 – 2 Sheffield United
Bristol City hosts Oxford United at Ashton Gate in a 2025-26 EFL Championship match. Bristol City currently sits 3rd with 11 points from 5 games, having started strongly including a 3-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday. Oxford United is struggling in 22nd place with only 2 points and still seeking their first win, recently drawing 2-2 with Leicester City despite a numerical advantage.
Key Factors to Consider
Bristol City has been productive offensively, ranking second highest in goals scored (12) in the Championship so far, showing strong form including 3 wins and 2 draws in their last 5. Oxford United has yet to win and shows defensive vulnerabilities, not keeping a clean sheet in their last 4 meetings with Bristol and conceding multiple goals recently.
Across 46 meetings, Oxford United leads with 19 wins versus Bristol's 13, with 14 draws. Recently, Bristol is undefeated in the last three competitive fixtures. The last encounter ended in a 1-1 draw.
No specific injury updates are provided from available data; however, line-ups and last-minute changes closer to kick-off should be monitored.
Bristol City benefits from home advantage at Ashton Gate with strong local support. Oxford United's morale may be low due to poor form and league position, which could impact performance.
Bristol City aims to maintain playoff push momentum, while Oxford United is highly motivated to secure their first league win to avoid relegation battles.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Moneyline
Bristol City: -172, Oxford United: 430, Draw: 280
Bristol City win
β β β β β 85%
Spread
Bristol City: -0.75 at -128, Oxford United: +75 at 108
Bristol City -0.75
β β β β β 75%
Over/under
Over 2.5: -108, Under 2.5: -112
Over 2.5 goals
β β β β β 70%
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Market
EV Pick
Moneyline
Bristol City -0%
Spread
N/A
Over/Under
Over 2.5 16%
π₯ Best Value Pick: Over 2.5 at 16% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 16.8% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Bristol City is favored to win due to superior form, home advantage, and offensive strength. A competitive match with a probable Bristol City victory and at least two goals scored is expected.
Oxford United will host Leicester City in an EFL Championship fixture at Kassam Stadium. Leicester City currently hold 4th position in the league and are in better form, while Oxford United are struggling near the bottom, positioned 22nd. Leicester are the clear favorites given their superior league standing, recent performances, and squad quality.
Key Factors to Consider
Oxford United have endured a difficult start with low league standing (22nd) and several losses including a heavy 0-6 cup defeat and some close league losses. Leicester City have been performing well with convincing wins including 2-0 against Birmingham and narrow victories and draws, ranked 4th in the Championship, showing strong consistency and defensive solidity.
Historically, Leicester City have had the upper hand over Oxford United. Recent matches show Leicester generally controlling these encounters, reflected in their higher league position and better squad stats. Oxford have not recorded notable recent wins against Leicester.
Current injury updates are unavailable in the provided data. Monitoring official team announcements closer to the match is advised for precise injury and lineup information.
The match is played at Oxfordβs home ground giving them home advantage, but Leicesterβs form and squad strength may outweigh this. No significant external disruptions or weather-related factors are reported.
Leicester City, aiming for promotion, have high motivation to secure three points to maintain their top 4 standing. Oxford United, struggling near relegation spots, will be motivated to gain points to improve their league position, possibly leading to a more defensive approach.
Leicester City -0.5: -112, Oxford United +50: -108
Leicester City -0.5
β β β β β 72%
Over/under
Over 2.5: 102, Under 2.5: -122
Under 2.5 goals
β β β ββ 65%
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EV Pick
Moneyline
Leicester City 2%
Spread
N/A
Over/Under
Under 2.5 13%
π₯ Best Value Pick: Under 2.5 at 13% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 15.6% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Leicester City are expected to win the match based on current form, league standing, and squad strength. Oxford United may pose limited threat but could create chances at home.
Predicted Score: Oxford United 0 – 2 Leicester City
Oxford United will face Coventry City in an English Football League Championship match at Kassam Stadium. Coventry City currently sits 3rd in the league standings, demonstrating strong form and offensive capability, while Oxford United is struggling near the bottom at 23rd. Coventry has been scoring frequently and remains unbeaten in 8 away games, contrasting with Oxford's recent weak performances including several defeats and limited scoring output.
Key Factors to Consider
Coventry City has shown strong attacking prowess with 5 goals in their last 5 matches and has maintained the most clean sheets in the competition, reflecting defensive strength. Oxford United, in contrast, has suffered multiple losses recently including a heavy 0-6 defeat in the Carabao Cup, scoring inconsistently and conceding regularly.
Historically, the teams are evenly matched with Coventry City and Oxford United each holding 4 wins and 1 draw in their previous encounters. The most recent encounter in August 2024 resulted in a 3-2 victory for Coventry at their home stadium.
No explicit injury data is available currently for either team; likely lineups and fitness levels will be clearer closer to match time.
The venue is Kassam Stadium, Oxfordβs home ground, which may offer some home advantage. Weather factors or other external disruptions are not indicated at present. Coventryβs confidence from league position and unbeaten away run may be significant psychological influences.
Coventry City is highly motivated to maintain their top-table position and capitalize on Oxford United's poor form. Oxford United is likely motivated to secure points to climb out of the relegation zone, adding urgency to their performance.
Location: St. Andrew's @ Knighthead Park, Birmingham, England
Game Overview
Birmingham City hosts Oxford United in the EFL Championship at St. Andrew's on August 23, 2025. Birmingham City is currently 8th in the league, showing solid form with recent wins and draws, while Oxford United ranks 20th and has struggled in recent matches. The match is expected to be competitive but favors the home side.
Key Factors to Consider
Birmingham City have been in better form recently, with notable victories against Blackburn Rovers and Sheffield United plus draws against Ipswich Town. They have scored 6 goals in their last 5 matches, displaying attacking efficiency. Oxford United has had a challenging run, with inconsistent results including a 2-3 loss to Hull City and a 0-1 home defeat to Portsmouth. Defensively, Oxford has conceded more and scored fewer goals (5 in last 5 matches).
Historically between these teams, Oxford United have a slight edge with 2 wins compared to Birmingham City's 1, and 1 draw. However, recent form and home advantage favor Birmingham City.
No specific injury information is available from the data, indicating no major known player absences for either side at this time.
The match is played at Birmingham's home stadium, St. Andrew's, which provides home advantage. Weather and pitch conditions are unknown but no adverse impacts are reported. Motivation is likely high for Birmingham to consolidate their top-10 position.
Birmingham City aims to push into higher league positions early in the season and maintain momentum. Oxford United, fighting relegation zone pressures at 20th place, will be motivated to secure points but face an uphill battle away from home.
Hull City hosts Oxford United in the EFL Championship Round 2 at The MKM Stadium. Hull City currently ranks 15th in the Championship and Oxford United 20th. Both teams have recent mixed form with Hull keeping several clean sheets and Oxford United having scored more goals on average recently. Previous head-to-head is even with both teams having 2 wins each and 1 draw in their last 5 encounters. No draws in the recent 3 meetings. The match is expected to be competitive with Hull slightly favored at home.
Key Factors to Consider
Hull City has kept multiple clean sheets recently and demonstrated solid defense but limited scoring with 6 goals in their last 5 matches. Oxford United has scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches, showing more attacking threat. Hull City's form includes a draw and a victory in recent league fixtures, while Oxford recently won their Carabao Cup match and seek to build momentum.
The teams are evenly matched historically with 2 wins apiece and 1 draw in their last 5 games. Notably, none of the last 3 meetings ended in a draw, indicating a tendency for decisive outcomes.
No specific injury information is currently available for either team ahead of the match, but final lineups will be confirmed about one hour before kickoff.
The match is played at Hull's home ground, The MKM Stadium, which provides home advantage. Weather and pitch conditions are not reported as adverse. The stakes are early Championship season form and standing improvements.
Oxford United will aim to capitalize on their recent midweek win to gain momentum and climb from 20th place. Hull City looks to leverage home advantage to climb from mid-table and avoid a slow start to the season.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Moneyline
Hull City: -119, Oxford United: 315, Draw: 235
Hull City Win
β β β β β 72%
Spread
Hull City -0.5: -115, Oxford United +50: -105
Hull City -0.5
β β β ββ 68%
Over/under
Over 2.25: 102, Under 2.25: -122
Under 2.25 Goals
β β β ββ 60%
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Market
EV Pick
Moneyline
Hull City 3%
Spread
N/A
Over/Under
Under 2.25 13%
π₯ Best Value Pick: Under 2.25 at 13% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 15.6% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Hull City is favored to win, leveraging home advantage and stronger defensive form. However, Oxford United's recent scoring form and motivation after a cup win could make this a close contest. Expect a narrow home victory or a draw.
Oxford United host Portsmouth in the EFL Championship on 9 August 2025 at 14:00 UTC at the Kassam Stadium. Both teams are closely ranked mid-table from the previous season, with Oxford United 13th and Portsmouth 14th. The matchup promises a competitive start to the season with similar recent form and a balanced head-to-head record.
Key Factors to Consider
Oxford United showed mixed results late in the previous season, with wins, draws, and losses including a 3-3 draw against Swansea and a 2-0 home win against Sunderland. Portsmouth also displayed solid form with several draws and wins, including a 5-3 away win at Norwich, indicating attacking capability but some defensive vulnerabilities.
Recent meetings have been tight; last season saw two competitive matches with low margins. Historical data shows balanced outcomes, often with draws or one-goal differences, suggesting a close match-up.
No specific injury information was available from the provided sources, suggesting no major absences reported close to match day.
The match is at Oxford's home ground, the Kassam Stadium, which may provide a slight advantage. There are no reported weather or other external conditions impacting the game.
Both teams begin the new Championship season aiming to improve upon their previous mid-table finishes. Home advantage may boost Oxford United's motivation, while Portsmouth may seek an early away win to build confidence.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Moneyline
Oxford United: 155, Portsmouth: 171, Draw: 210
Oxford United to win
β β β ββ 62%
Spread
Oxford United: -118, Portsmouth: -102, line: 0
Oxford United to cover the spread (draw no bet)
β β β ββ 58%
Over/under
over_2.25: -125, under_2.25: +105
Under 2.25 goals
β β β ββ 65%
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EV Pick
Moneyline
Oxford United 12%
Spread
N/A
Over/Under
Under 2.25 27%
π₯ Best Value Pick: Under 2.25 at 27% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 25.8% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
A closely contested match with a slight edge to Oxford United due to home advantage. Expect a tight game with a low-scoring draw or a narrow win to Oxford United.