Oxford United and Watford are getting ready to meet on Saturday, 15 March, in the upcoming Championship round.
Will the hosts get the points they desperately need as they try to avoid relegation or will Watford continue their good form and push for the playoffs? Find that out from our Oxford Utd vs Watford prediction and preview below.
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Oxford Utd vs Watford prediction: Guests to take all three points
Key stats
- Watford have won three of their last five matches in the league and only lost once in that span.
- Oxford Utd have lost four of their last five games in the Championship and they're winless in their last nine.
- The last four H2H duels between these teams have all gone under 2.5 total goals.
Correct score prediction: Oxford Utd 0-2 Watford
Taking into account the completely opposite forms of these two teams and the recent H2H record, we can't see past Watford for this match. In fact, we can see the guests notching a comfortable win, hence our correct score prediction being 2-0 for Watford.
Pre-game odds and win probability: No heavy favourites
- HOME: 9/5 (2.80) – 35.70%
- DRAW: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.30%
- AWAY: 8/5 (2.60) – 38.50%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Looking at the Oxford Utd vs Watford odds, we can see that the guests are the more likely winners, but only by a very small margin.
While Oxford United are in dire need of points, so are Watford, who have been in much better form lately, so we did expect the odds on the guests to be a bit lower.
In any case, make sure to check out our football betting tips page for daily predictions and previews for top games this weekend.
Most recent H2Hs: No wins for Oxford lately
Oxford United have failed to notch a win over Watford in their last six duels, with Watford winning five of those six matches, although one win came after penalties in the EFL Cup.
When it comes to the overall H2H record between these two teams, Watford also have the advantage: 13-11-6.
England Championship 08/11/24
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Oxford Utd preview: Long time without a win
With nine games in a row without a win in the league, five of which they've lost, Oxford United have put themselves in a dangerous position. While they're still outside of the relegation zone, they are now just four points ahead of the first team in it, so they'll have to find a way to win some games soon or they might be going back to League One.
Meanwhile, Max Woltman and Stuart Findlay remain out with injuries, while Elliott Moore is questionable.
Predicted lineup: Cumming (GK), Avest, Helik, Nelson, Brown, Vaulks, Matos, Mills, Rodrigues, Phillips & Harris
England Championship 12/03/25
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Hull
2
Oxford Utd
1
England Championship 07/03/25
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Norwich
1
Oxford Utd
1
England Championship 01/03/25
L
Coventry
3
Oxford Utd
2
England Championship 22/02/25
L
West Brom
2
Oxford Utd
0
England Championship 15/02/25
L
Portsmouth
2
Oxford Utd
0
Watford preview: In good form lately
With three wins in their last five games in the Championship, Watford remain in the top half of the standings, with an outside chance to get into the playoffs for promotion. Right now, they are 10th in the league table, but just four points behind of the first team in the playoff zone.
When it comes to team news, Watford are currently missing a few injured players, such as Daniel Bachmann, Kevin Keben, and Kwadwo Baah.
Predicted lineup: Selvik (GK), Andrews, Pollock, Abankwah, Larouci, Louza, Dele-Bashiru, Sissoko, Ince, Chakvetadze & Kayembe
England Championship 12/03/25
W
Swansea
0
Watford
1
England Championship 08/03/25
L
Millwall
2
Watford
1
England Championship 01/03/25
D
Stoke
0
Watford
0
England Championship 23/02/25
W
Luton
0
Watford
2
England Championship 15/02/25
W
Middlesbrough
0
Watford
1
Player to watch: Edo Kayembe
The 26-year-old forward from the Democratic Republic of Congo has been a staple in Watford's starting lineup this season, starting in 30 games in the Championship so far.
With eight goals in the Championship this season, Kayembe isn't the team's top scorer since Vakoun Issouf Bayo has two goals more, but he certainly earned the trust that Watford's manager has in him.