High-flying Sheffield United are preparing for another key game in their bid to return to the Premier League on Saturday, 5 April as they travel to meet with Oxford United.
With both teams desperately in need of points from this game, who will emerge victorious at the end? Read our Oxford Utd vs Sheffield Utd prediction to find out.
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Oxford Utd vs Sheffield Utd prediction: Blades to secure three points
Key stats:
- Oxford United have lost five of their last seven games in the league.
- Sheffield United have won eight of their last 10 matches.
- Tyrese Campbell is Sheffield's top scorer this season with 10 goals in the Championship.
Correct score prediction: Oxford Utd 0-2 Sheffield Utd
With the hosts in poor form and the guests flying high as they chase a direct promotion to the Premier League, we can't see Oxford United avoiding a loss in this match. Considering how great Sheff Utd's defence has been this season, we don't even see Oxford scoring.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Sheffield United favoured to win
- HOME: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.80%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.40%
- AWAY: 17/20 (1.85) – 54.10%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Looking at these Oxford Utd vs Sheffield Utd odds, we can see that the guests are the more likely winners, which is hardly a surprise since they are sitting at the top of the league standings right now, while Oxford are battling against relegation.
If anything, we would've expected even lower odds on guests, but Oxford Utd will have the advantage of playing at home, where they've done well this season.
Feel free to take a look at our football betting tips page to check out our other predictions and tips!
Recent H2Hs: Clear domination by Sheffield
With five wins in a row over Oxford United, Sheff Utd have been the better team in their most recent duels. The Blades also have the advantage when we look at their overall H2H record: 13-2-7.
England Championship 26/11/24
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England League 1 07/03/17
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England League 1 27/08/16
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Oxford Utd preview: Hoping to stay clear of the relegation zone
With four losses in their last six games, Oxford United have struggled to enough points to enter the final stretch of the season free of any worries about relegation. They are currently 19th in the standings, but just two points ahead of the first team in the relegation zone, so we could see them go back to League One after just one season in the Championship, unless they are able to win some games.
Meanwhile, Max Woltman, Matt Phillips, Joe Bennett, Elliott Moore, and Greg Leigh are on Oxford's injury list ahead of this match.
Predicted lineup: Cumming (GK), Ter Avest, Helik, Nelson, Brown, Vaulks, Brannagan, Placheta, Matos, Dembele & 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
Sheffield Utd preview: Leading the race for promotion
With seven games left in the season, Sheff Utd sit at the top of the Championship standings and they're in great form with eight wins in their last 10 games in the league. However, Leeds are only behind them due to goal difference and Burnley are just two points off, so we will have a very exciting race for the first two places that lead to Premier League directly.
Rhys Norrington-Davies, Harry Clarke, Tom Davies, Oliver Arblaster, Jamie Shackleton, and Vini Souza are currently out with injuries.
Predicted lineup: Cooper (GK), Seriki, Ahmedhodzic, Robinson, Burrows, Peck, Choudhury, Brereton Diaz, Brewster, Hamer & Campbell
England Championship 12/05/25
W
Bristol City
0
Sheff Utd
3
England Championship 08/05/25
W
Bristol City
0
Sheff Utd
3
England Championship 03/05/25
D
Blackburn
1
Sheff Utd
1
England Championship 25/04/25
W
Stoke
0
Sheff Utd
2
England Championship 21/04/25
L
Burnley
2
Sheff Utd
1
Player to watch: Tyrese Campbell
After being without a goal for a long time, Campbell has found his form lately and has four goals in the last five matches. Overall, he's got 10 goals in the league this season and he's the top scorer for Sheffield United, who are pushing for direct promotion.
