Oxford United and Birmingham City face each other on Saturday 01.31.2026, at 15:00 (UK Time), in a Championship 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Oxford United's home ground, the The Kassam Stadium.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Oxford United and Birmingham City, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Oxford United vs Birmingham City
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Over 1.5 Goals
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Oxford United preview
Oxford United heads into the match with the following record in the Championship: in 28 matches, The U's secured 6 victories, 9 draws, and 13 losses, maintaining an average of 0.96 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Oxford United's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 7 victories so far.
Oxford United has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 29 goals, of which 27 were scored in the Championship, resulting in an average of 0.96 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Will Lankshear, who has found the back of the net 6 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Brian De Keersmaecker has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, Oxford United has conceded 36 goals in the Championship (an average of 1.29 per game) and 43 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.39 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Birmingham City preview
Birmingham City comes into the game with 29 matches played so far in the Championship. They have secured 10 victories, 9 draws, and 10 losses, maintaining an average of 1.34 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 12 wins, 9 draws, and 11 losses.
The Blues's attack has been highly effective, scoring 44 goals during this period. Of that total, 39 were netted in the Championship, with an average of 1.34 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.38.
The Blues's offensive system is led by Jay Stansfield, the team's top scorer this season. The english forward has found the back of the net 8 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Jay Stansfield. The forward has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 38 goals with an average of 1.31 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 42 goals in 32 matches, averaging 1.31 per match.
Head to head: Oxford United vs Birmingham City
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Oxford United
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D D D L |
1.2 |
| Home | D D L W L |
1 |
| Away | W D L L D |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 21% | 21% | 21% |
| Goals | 2.25 | 2.14 | 2.36 |
| Scored | 0.96 | 0.93 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.29 | 1.21 | 1.36 |
| Both Teams to Score | 57% | 50% | 64% |
| Without Conceding | 14% | 21% | 7% |
| Failed To Score | 39% | 43% | 36% |
| 1st to Score | 39% | 36% | 43% |
|
xG
|
1.32 | 1.52 | 1.12 |
|
xGA
|
1.56 | 1.34 | 1.78 |
Birmingham City
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W D W W |
2.2 |
| Home | D W D D D |
1.4 |
| Away | W D W L L |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 34% | 50% | 20% |
| Goals | 2.66 | 3 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 1.34 | 2 | 0.73 |
| Conceded | 1.31 | 1 | 1.6 |
| Both Teams to Score | 59% | 71% | 47% |
| Without Conceding | 21% | 29% | 13% |
| Failed To Score | 21% | 0% | 40% |
| 1st to Score | 39% | 86% | 13% |
|
xG
|
1.52 | 1.9 | 1.18 |
|
xGA
|
1.21 | 1.05 | 1.36 |
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