Oxford United welcome Coventry City to The Kassam Stadium on Saturday night, with the hosts looking to kickstart another run. Read on for our Oxford Utd vs Coventry prediction and more.
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Oxford Utd vs Coventry prediction: Can the Us break their duck?
Key Stats
- Oxford Utd have not scored in their last four matches.
- Coventry have won their last three on the spin, and four of their last five.
- Despite sitting seventh, Coventry have been the second best performers on expected goals this season in the Championship.
- Oxford have picked up 29 of their 38 points at home.
Correct score prediction: Oxford Utd 0-1 Coventry
After a strong festive season and start to 2025, Oxford have dropped off of late. By contrast, only Leeds have taken more points than Coventry in the last five Championship gameweeks.
Despite Oxford's solid home record, we think Coventry will eke out a narrow win here.
Pre-game odds and win probability:
- HOME: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- DRAW: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.30%
- AWAY: 23/20 (2.15) – 46.50%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Coventry are this game's expected winner with the bookmakers' latest odds of 23/20 implying a 46.5% chance of victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Commanding Coventry
Oxford will be hoping it is third time lucky against Coventry this season, having already lost to them twice, courtesy of a Carabao Cup exit.
One positive for Oxford is that Coventry have won just once in their last five competitive visits to Oxfordshire.
England EFL Cup 27/08/24
Coventry
Oxford Utd
England Championship 16/08/24
Coventry
Oxford Utd
England FA Cup 06/01/24
Coventry
Oxford Utd
UK Friendlies 16/07/22
Oxford Utd
Coventry
England League 1 31/08/19
Oxford Utd
Coventry
Oxford Utd preview: On the slide
Oxford had a superb run a month or two ago, going nine unbeaten and picking up five wins along the way, lifting them well clear of the relegation zone.
But with the club now on six match winless run, they are starting to slip back down towards the drop.
Oxford's best form has all come at home, and they'll be hoping for another rousing performance on home soil to pull clear once again.
Predicted lineup: Cumming (GK); Kioso, Helik, Brown, Bennett; Matos, Brannagan; Placheta, Goodrham, Phillips; Harris
England Championship 12/04/25
W
Sheff Wed
0
Oxford Utd
1
England Championship 09/04/25
L
QPR
3
Oxford Utd
1
England Championship 05/04/25
W
Sheff Utd
0
Oxford Utd
1
England Championship 29/03/25
L
Middlesbrough
2
Oxford Utd
1
England Championship 15/03/25
W
Watford
0
Oxford Utd
1
Coventry preview: Making up for lost time
Coventry had a rocky start to the season, with just four wins in their first 17 games. But under Frank Lampard's guidance, the Sky Blues are flying once again.
In the 17 league matches the England legend has been in charge, only Leeds have taken more points.
Last time out, they beat Preston 2-1 making it three wins on the trot. We expect them to be unchanged.
Predicted lineup: Dovin (GK); Thomas, Kitching, Bidwell; Van Ewijk, Eccles, Grimes, Rudoni; Sakamoto, Simms, Mason-Clark
England Championship 14/04/25
D
Hull
1
Coventry
1
England Championship 09/04/25
W
Portsmouth
0
Coventry
1
England Championship 05/04/25
L
Burnley
2
Coventry
1
England Championship 28/03/25
L
Sheff Utd
3
Coventry
1
England Championship 15/03/25
W
Sunderland
0
Coventry
3
Player to watch: Jack Rudoni
We recommend keeping an eye on Coventry's Jack Rudoni in this one. The 24-year-old has scored or assisted in his last four appearances, playing either as a left-wing-back or attacking midfielder.
Only West Brom's Tom Fellows has more assists than the former Wimbledon man in this season's Championship.