Leeds vs Oxford Utd prediction, odds & betting tips – 21/12/2024

Leeds will host Oxford Utd in the next Championship round on Saturday, 21 December.

Will the hosts continue their good form as they chase promotion or will Oxford surprise them to secure important points in their battle against relegation? Read our Leeds vs Oxford Utd Utd prediction and preview to find out.

Leeds vs Oxford Utd prediction: An easy win for the home team

Key stats

• Leeds have beaten Oxford four times in their last five meetings and in three of those games both teams have scored.
• Oxford have lost five of their last six matches in the Championship.
• Leeds have won nine of their 11 home games in the league this season.

Correct score prediction: Leeds 3-1 Oxford Utd

Taking into account the quality of both teams and their recent performances, there is little doubt that Leeds should be winning this game and scoring more than a few goals. That being said, we can also see Oxford United scoring once in this game, hence our correct score prediction.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Leeds the absolute favourites to win

• HOME: 2/13 – 86.70%
• DRAW: 6/1 – 14.30%
• AWAY: 17/1 – 5.60%

*Odds from 7Bet, subject to change

We can see from these Leeds vs Oxford Utd odds that the hosts are the expected winners and by a huge margin, which is understandable just by looking at the current Championship standings.

Furthermore, Leeds are in good form at the moment and they will host the game, which for them is a big advantage given their results at home, while Oxford are on a poor run.

In any case, if you liked our predictions for this duel, check our other football betting tips for today.

Most recent H2Hs: Long time no see

These two teams have last met in 2018 in a friendly game, so it has been a while since their last duel. Still, Leeds have been the better team in their most recent meetings with four wins in their last five H2H matchups.

Club Friendly List 24/07/18

Oxford Utd

4

Leeds

3

Club Friendly List 29/07/17

Leeds

2

Oxford Utd

0

Leeds preview: On a good path to another promotion

With 42 points from 21 games in the Championship this season, Leeds are currently second in the standings, only behind Sheffield United by three points. However, a few other teams are close behind, so Leeds will have a long way to go if they are to make it back to the Premier League, but their performances so far certainly make them one of the main candidates for promotion.

When it comes to team news, Ilia Gruev, Joe Gelhardt, and Junior Firpo remain sidelined with injuries.

Predicted lineup: Meslier (GK), Bogle, Rodon, Struijk, Byram, Tanaka, Rothwell, James, Aaronson, Ramazani & Piroe

England Championship 03/05/25

W

Plymouth

1

Leeds

2

England Championship 28/04/25

W

Bristol City

0

Leeds

4

England Championship 21/04/25

W

Stoke

0

Leeds

6

England Championship 18/04/25

W

Oxford Utd

0

Leeds

1

England Championship 12/04/25

W

Preston

1

Leeds

2

Oxford United preview: Hoping to avoid another loss

After losing five of their last six matches in the league, Oxford's cushion between them and the teams in the relegation zone has disappeared and they are now just one points ahead of the first team in the zone. As a newly-promoted team, Oxford United were expected to battle against relegation and they've done well before this recent stretch of poor results, so their fans will be hoping to see them back on track soon.

Meanwhile, Louie Sibley, Siriki Dembele, and Joe Bennett are on Oxford's injury list heading into this game.

Predicted lineup: Cumming (GK), Kioso, Moore, Brown, Leigh, Goodhram, Brannagan, El Mizouni, Dale, Rodrigues & Scarlett

England Championship 03/05/25

D

Swansea

3

Oxford Utd

3

England Championship 26/04/25

W

Sunderland

0

Oxford Utd

2

England Championship 21/04/25

D

Cardiff

1

Oxford Utd

1

England Championship 18/04/25

L

Leeds

1

Oxford Utd

0

England Championship 12/04/25

W

Sheff Wed

0

Oxford Utd

1

Player to watch: Joel Piroe

With seven goals and three assists in the Championship so far, Piroe has been one of key offensive weapons for Leeds this season and he'll be looking to continue his fine form against Oxford United on Saturday.