Oxford United will host Coventry in the next round of the EFL Championship on Saturday, 30 August.
Will the hosts be able to avoid another loss or will Coventry make sure they stay pointless after this match? Find that out by reading our Oxford vs Coventry prediction and preview, but make sure to also check out some of our other Championship predictions.
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Oxford vs Coventry prediction: Another loss for the U's
Key Stats
- Coventry have averaged 5.33 total goals per game in their Championship matches so far.
- Oxford United have lost all three of their Championship games to start the season and they enter this one after a 6-0 loss to Brighton in the EFL Cup.
- Coventry are undefeated in the Championship this season, with two wins and one draw in the first three rounds of the new season.
Correct score prediction: Oxford 1-3 Coventry
With Oxford United struggling at the start of the new season and Coventry flying high as they look to contest for promotion to the Premier League, it's hard to see the hosts getting anything out of this game.
To top it all off, Coventry have regularly been beating Oxford United in recent years, so another victory for them this Saturday seems like a realistic outcome.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Coventry more likely to win
- HOME: 17/5 (4.40) – 22.70%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.80%
- AWAY: 4/5 (1.80) – 55.60%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
It's clear from the Oxford vs Coventry odds that the guests are the expected winners in this match, which is hardly a surprise considering the current state of affairs at both teams.
In any case, if you liked our predictions for this game, remember to also check our betting tips for today.
Most recent H2Hs: Coventry dominating this matchup
With five wins in a row over Oxford United, Coventry have clearly been the better team of the two in their recent matches. They also have the advantage if we look at their overall H2H record: 12-1-5.
England Championship 01/03/25
Oxford Utd
Coventry
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
Oxford United preview: Hoping to end their losing streak
Since the start of the season, Oxford United have lost four out of their five games, only managing a win against Colchester in the EFL Cup before being trashed by Brighton in the subsequent round. All in all, it's been a rough start to the season for the U's and they seem to be one of the early candidates for relegation.
Meanwhile, Ciaron Brown and Ole Romeny are out with injuries, while Brodie Spencer and Jack Currie are questionable for this match.
Predicted lineup: Cumming (GK), Leigh, Helik, Moore, ter Avest, Vaulks, Brannagan, Goodrham, Lankshear, Mills & Harris
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
Coventry preview: Looking to keep the good form going
After starting the new Championship season with a somewhat disappointing draw at home against Hull, Coventry went on a tear in the next two games in the league, scoring 12 goals in the process, with their 7-1 win over QPR in the last round being particularly impressive. Coventry have since lost to Millwall in the EFL Cup, but their focus is on the Championship anyway as they chase promotion this season.
When it comes to team news, Tatsuhiro Sakamoto, Ben Sheaf, Joel Latibeaudiere, Josh Eccles, and Oliver Dovin are all on Coventry's injury list heading into this match.
Predicted lineup: Rushworth (GK), Dasilva, Kitching, Thomas, van Ewijk, Grimes, Torp, Mason-Clark, Rudoni, Kesler-Hayden & Thomas-Asante
England Championship 13/05/25
W
Sunderland
0
Coventry
1
England Championship 09/05/25
L
Sunderland
2
Coventry
1
England Championship 03/05/25
W
Middlesbrough
0
Coventry
2
England Championship 26/04/25
L
Luton
1
Coventry
0
England Championship 21/04/25
L
Plymouth
3
Coventry
1
Player to watch: Victor Torp
The 26-year-old Danish midfielder has been in great form at the start of the new season, scoring three goals for Coventry in the Championship so far. With that in mind, Torp could be in line for another good game as Coventry take on Oxford on Saturday.
