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Oxford United vs Birmingham: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Saturday, 31 January, 2026 9:00
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Prediction League
12
Played
3
Wins
4
Draws
5
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.1
(13 total)
xG
1.20
(14.4 total)
Shots per Match
15
(180 total)
Shots on Target
4.2
(28% acc)
Corners
4.1
(49 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.4
per match
xGa
1.20
per match
Clean Sheets
1
(8%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.4
avg
Red Cards
0
(0 total)
Fouls
10.9
(131 total)
Offsides
1.9
(23 total)
13
Played
2
Wins
3
Draws
8
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
0.9
(12 total)
xG
0.70
(9.3 total)
Shots per Match
9.7
(126 total)
Shots on Target
2.8
(29% acc)
Corners
3.2
(41 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.4
per match
xGa
1.40
per match
Clean Sheets
1
(8%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.5
avg
Red Cards
0
(0 total)
Fouls
11.1
(144 total)
Offsides
2.1
(27 total)
25
Played
5
Wins
7
Draws
13
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1
(25 total)
xG
0.90
(23.7 total)
Shots per Match
12.2
(306 total)
Shots on Target
3.4
(28% acc)
Corners
3.6
(90 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.4
per match
xGa
1.30
per match
Clean Sheets
2
(8%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.4
avg
Red Cards
0
(0 total)
Fouls
11
(275 total)
Offsides
2
(50 total)
13
Played
7
Wins
5
Draws
1
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
2.1
(27 total)
xG
1.80
(23.7 total)
Shots per Match
17.6
(229 total)
Shots on Target
5.2
(29% acc)
Corners
5.8
(76 total)
Defense
Conceded
1
per match
xGa
0.90
per match
Clean Sheets
4
(31%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.2
avg
Red Cards
0.2
(2 total)
Fouls
12.3
(160 total)
Offsides
1.5
(20 total)
13
Played
2
Wins
2
Draws
9
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
0.6
(8 total)
xG
0.80
(10.5 total)
Shots per Match
9.3
(121 total)
Shots on Target
2.1
(22% acc)
Corners
4.5
(59 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.8
per match
xGa
1.20
per match
Clean Sheets
1
(8%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.9
avg
Red Cards
0.2
(2 total)
Fouls
11.4
(148 total)
Offsides
1.5
(19 total)
26
Played
9
Wins
7
Draws
10
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.3
(35 total)
xG
1.30
(34.2 total)
Shots per Match
13.5
(350 total)
Shots on Target
3.6
(27% acc)
Corners
5.2
(135 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.4
per match
xGa
1.10
per match
Clean Sheets
5
(19%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2
avg
Red Cards
0.2
(4 total)
Fouls
11.8
(308 total)
Offsides
1.5
(39 total)
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In this exciting Championship 2025-2026 - Regular Season matchup, Oxford United will take on Birmingham as part of the 2025-2026 season in Championship. This match is part of Matchweek 30 and will take place on 2026-01-31 at 2026-01-31 in the famous The Kassam Stadium.
The referee for the game will be . Fans can expect an intense battle between the home team, Oxford United, and the visiting side, Birmingham. The scoreline predictions suggest .
Kickoff Details:
Date: 2026-01-31
Time: 15:00
Location: The Kassam Stadium
Stay tuned to see how the teams perform in this crucial game!
Trends for Oxford United vs Birmingham Football 31 Jan, 2026 9:00
🤖 AI Pattern Insights
Our model identified 2 recurring performance patterns influencing this matchup:
-
Clinical Finishers
Both teams convert chances efficiently (80%+ conversion) — expect goals from limited opportunities
-
Clean Match Expected
Both teams disciplined in recent matches — expect technical, fair-play football
Comprehensive betting trends for Oxford United vs Birmingham, grouped by market type. Including recent form and head-to-head history.
🏆 Match Winner
Oxford United(1 trends)
- Relegation BattleLeague90%Oxford United are currently 22th in the table (3rd from bottom)
⚽ Both Teams To Score
Birmingham(1 trends)
- Weak AttackLeague6/1250%Birmingham struggle to score in away matches (0.67/match) - fail to score in 50% of matches
🎯 Over/Under 2.5 Goals
Birmingham(1 trends)
- Weak AttackLeague6/1250%Birmingham struggle to score in away matches (0.67/match) - fail to score in 50% of matches
🛡️ Double Chance
Oxford United(1 trends)
- Relegation BattleLeague90%Oxford United are currently 22th in the table (3rd from bottom)
⚡ Team Total Goals
Birmingham(1 trends)
- Scored 1+Recent17/2277%Birmingham scored 1+ goals in 17 of their last 22 Championship matches
🟨 Cards Over/Under
Oxford United(2 trends) — avg 1.7 (-13% below league)
- Low Card MatchesLeague22/2290%Oxford United average 1.3 cards/match in all matches (-31% below league avg 1.8) — rank #1 lowest in league
- Few CardsRecent17/2277%Oxford United receive 0-1 card in 17 of their last 22 Championship matches
Birmingham(1 trends) — avg 2.3 (+17% above league)
- High Card MatchesLeague22/2289%Birmingham average 2.1 cards/match in all matches (+16% above league avg 1.8) — rank #4 in league
Oxford United disciplined play balances Birmingham aggression —
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Oxford United vs Birmingham
🔮 Main Prediction by Periods
🚀 Match Start: Birmingham is stronger in the first 15 minutes (9 vs 1).
⏰ First Half: Birmingham is stronger in the first half (17 vs 7).
🔄 Second Half: Birmingham is stronger in the second half (13 vs 9).
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the away team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
⏰ First Half: Birmingham is stronger in the first half (17 vs 7).
🔄 Second Half: Birmingham is stronger in the second half (13 vs 9).
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the away team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
⚔️ Team Comparison
🏠 Oxford United
Early Strength
Weak
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.27
Pressure
0.05
✈️ Birmingham
Early Strength
Strong
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.08
Pressure
0.17
⏰ Match Periods Analysis
📊 Periods Explanation:
Fast Start (0-15 min): Who starts the match better and scores in the first 15 minutes.
First Half (0-45 min): Overall team effectiveness in the first half.
Second Half (46-90 min): How teams play after the break.
Final Stage (76-90 min): Who is stronger in the final minutes of the match.
🏠 Oxford United - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
1
Avg. Goals per Match
0.05
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
7
Avg. Goals per Match
0.35
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
9
Avg. Goals per Match
0.45
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
5
Avg. Goals per Match
0.25
✈️ Birmingham - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
9
Avg. Goals per Match
0.45
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
17
Avg. Goals per Match
0.85
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
13
Avg. Goals per Match
0.65
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
5
Avg. Goals per Match
0.25
🏆 Detailed Team Analysis
🏠 Oxford United - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
2
Comeback Goals
8
Negative Sequences
0
Killer Goals
5
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
1
Late Pressure
5
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
1
Half-time Spurts
6
Second Half Starts
4
Late Surges
5
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
5
Late Conceded
2
✈️ Birmingham - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
2
Comeback Goals
4
Negative Sequences
0
Killer Goals
12
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
9
Late Pressure
5
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
9
Half-time Spurts
8
Second Half Starts
8
Late Surges
5
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
2
Late Conceded
4
💡 Betting Recommendations by Periods
- 🚀 Away Fast Start: Birmingham often scores in the first 15 minutes (9 vs 1)
- First Goal Away: High probability of Birmingham scoring first
- ⏰ Away First Half: Birmingham is stronger in the first half (17 vs 7)
- First Half Result: Consider Birmingham to win the first half
- 🔄 Second Half Dominance: Birmingham shows superior performance after the break (13 vs 9 goals)
- Second Half Winner: High probability of Birmingham winning the second half
- Overall Result: Birmingham has an advantage in the match
- Away Handicap: Consider Birmingham handicap
- Total Goals: Analyze team goal statistics
- Both Teams to Score: Consider defensive qualities of teams
📊 Factor Breakdown
💡 Factor Explanations:
Momentum: Team's ability to maintain and develop success. Shows how the team reacts to scored and conceded goals.
Pressure: Team's ability to create dangerous moments and score in important match moments.
Timing: Team's ability to score in specific periods of the match (start, end of half, etc.).
Defense: Defensive reliability in different periods of the match.
Momentum (Advantage)
Home +0.183
Pressure (Advantage)
Away +0.12
Timing (Advantage)
Away +0.035 (minimal)
Defense (Advantage)
Away +0.03 (away team better)
📝 Detailed Summary
🏠 Home Team Analysis (Oxford United):
Momentum: Very strong - team excellently maintains success and often scores in response. Pressure: Low - team rarely creates dangerous moments. Defense: Vulnerable at the start of the match.
✈️ Away Team Analysis (Birmingham):
Momentum: Moderate - team shows stable play. Pressure: High - team creates many dangerous moments. Defense: Reliable at the start of the match.
🎯 Final Betting Recommendations:
Teams are approximately equal in strength across all periods. Consider bets on draw, low total goals, or exact score.
Oxford United vs Birmingham Head-to-head statistics for Sat 31 Jan, 2026 @ 9:00 Championship
Championship 2025-2026 – Group #1
#
Club
M
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pt
13
▼
9
8
9
35
35
0
35
14
▲
9
7
10
35
36
-1
34
15
▼
8
9
9
38
38
0
33
22
6
6
14
28
39
-11
24
23
5
7
13
25
35
-10
22
24
1
8
16
18
51
-33
11
Oxford United
VS
Birmingham
Last 1 Head-to-Head Matches
0
Wins
0
Draws
1
Wins
Attack
Goals Scored
0 (0)
1 (1)
xG
0.10
1.20
Shots
4 (4)
14 (14)
Shots on Target
1 (1)
1 (1)
Corners
1 (1)
4 (4)
Defense
Conceded
1 (1)
0 (0)
xGa
1.20
0.10
Clean Sheets
0 (0%)
1 (100%)
Discipline
Fouls
17 (17)
11 (11)
Offsides
5 (5)
2 (2)
Last 6 Matches
Oxford United
VS
Birmingham
1/6 (17%)
Victories
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Draws
3/6 (50%)
4/6 (67%)
Defeats
2/6 (33%)
0.67
PPG
1.00
0.83
Avg Goals Scored
1.00
1.33
Avg Goals Conceded
1.83
67%
BTTS %
67%
0%
Over 2.5 Goals Scored %
17%
0.77
Avg xG
1.38
Oxford United vs Birmingham: Pre-match Stats Comparison
This section provides average statistics and percentages on the main markets for the last 10 matches of both teams ℹ️
Home/Away: Shows home matches for Oxford United and away matches for Birmingham
Number of goals
Oxford United
Under
Over
Birmingham
Under
Over
0.5
30%
3
70%
7
20%
2
80%
8
1.5
80%
8
20%
2
80%
8
20%
2
2.5
100%
10
0%
0
90%
9
10%
1
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Oxford United
Birmingham
Yes
70%
7
80%
8
No
30%
3
20%
2
1X2
Oxford United
Birmingham
1
20%
2
20%
2
X
30%
3
40%
4
2
50%
5
40%
4
Double Chance
Oxford United
Birmingham
12
70%
7
60%
6
1X
50%
5
60%
6
X2
80%
8
80%
8
Total Goals
Oxford United
Birmingham
0-1
20%
2
0%
0
2-3
80%
8
80%
8
4+
0%
0
20%
2
Total Corners
Oxford United
Under
Over
Birmingham
Under
Over
7.5
90%
9
10%
1
70%
7
30%
3
8.5
90%
9
10%
1
80%
8
20%
2
9.5
100%
10
0%
0
80%
8
20%
2
10.5
100%
10
0%
0
90%
9
10%
1
Clean Sheet
Oxford United
Birmingham
Yes
0%
0
0%
0
No
100%
10
100%
10
1X2 HT - FT
Oxford United
Birmingham
HT 1 - FT 1
10%
1
20%
2
HT 1 - FT 2
0%
0
0%
0
HT 1 - FT X
20%
2
10%
1
HT 2 - FT 1
0%
0
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 2
40%
4
40%
4
HT 2 - FT X
10%
1
20%
2
HT X - FT 1
10%
1
0%
0
HT X - FT 2
10%
1
0%
0
HT X - FT X
0%
0
10%
1
xG(xGa)
Oxford United
Birmingham
xG
0.81
1.22
xGa
1.19
1.37
Number of goals
Oxford United
Under
Over
Birmingham
Under
Over
0.5
50%
5
50%
5
70%
7
30%
3
1.5
100%
10
0%
0
80%
8
20%
2
2.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Oxford United
Birmingham
Yes
20%
2
10%
1
No
80%
8
90%
9
1X2
Oxford United
Birmingham
1
30%
3
30%
3
X
20%
2
10%
1
2
50%
5
60%
6
Double Chance
Oxford United
Birmingham
12
80%
8
90%
9
1X
50%
5
40%
4
X2
70%
7
70%
7
Total Goals
Oxford United
Birmingham
0-1
70%
7
50%
5
2-3
30%
3
50%
5
4+
0%
0
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Oxford United
Birmingham
Yes
40%
4
30%
3
No
60%
6
70%
7
Number of goals
Oxford United
Under
Over
Birmingham
Under
Over
0.5
60%
6
40%
4
40%
4
60%
6
1.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
2.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Oxford United
Birmingham
Yes
20%
2
40%
4
No
80%
8
60%
6
1X2
Oxford United
Birmingham
1
20%
2
20%
2
X
50%
5
40%
4
2
30%
3
40%
4
Double Chance
Oxford United
Birmingham
12
50%
5
60%
6
1X
70%
7
60%
6
X2
80%
8
80%
8
Total Goals
Oxford United
Birmingham
0-1
80%
8
60%
6
2-3
20%
2
40%
4
4+
0%
0
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Oxford United
Birmingham
Yes
50%
5
20%
2
No
50%
5
80%
8
1.22
xG
0.71
53%
Ball Possession
47%
14
Total Shots
11
5
Shots on Goal
3
9
Shots Off Goal
8
5
Corners
5
2
Yellow Cards
2
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