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Sheffield Utd vs Oxford United: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Sunday, 4 January, 2026 7:00
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Probable Scores Heatmap
xG: 1.82 vs 0.57
0
1
2
3
4
5
0
0:0
10.05%
⭐
0:1
4.91%
⭐
0:2
1.2%
⭐
0:3
0.2%
⭐
0:4
0.02%
0:5
0%
1
1:0
17.47%
🔥
1:1
9.35%
⭐
1:2
2.48%
⭐
1:3
0.44%
1:4
0.06%
1:5
0.01%
⭐
2
2:0
15.19%
2:1
8.84%
⭐
2:2
2.54%
⭐
2:3
0.48%
2:4
0.07%
2:5
0.01%
3
3:0
8.8%
3:1
5.54%
⭐
3:2
1.71%
3:3
0.35%
⭐
3:4
0.05%
⭐
3:5
0.01%
4
4:0
3.83%
4:1
2.59%
⭐
4:2
0.86%
⭐
4:3
0.19%
4:4
0.03%
4:5
0%
⭐
5
5:0
1.33%
5:1
0.96%
⭐
5:2
0.34%
5:3
0.08%
⭐
5:4
0.01%
5:5
0%
⭐
Hotspot:
1:0 (17.5%)
Total Boundaries:
0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Probability Distribution by Total Goals
Most Probable
Championship 2025-2026 – Group #1
#
Club
M
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pt
17
7
6
8
21
26
-5
27
18
8
2
12
28
31
-3
26
19
7
5
10
24
30
-6
26
21
5
6
10
18
28
-10
21
22
4
7
11
22
31
-9
19
23
4
6
12
25
35
-10
18
1.62
xG
0.91
62%
Ball Possession
38%
15
Total Shots
10
5
Shots on Goal
3
10
Shots Off Goal
7
7
Corners
4
2
Yellow Cards
1
Last 6 Matches
Sheffield Utd
VS
Oxford United
4/6 (67%)
Victories
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Draws
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Defeats
3/6 (50%)
2.17
PPG
0.83
2.33
Avg Goals Scored
0.83
0.83
Avg Goals Conceded
1.33
33%
BTTS %
67%
67%
Over 2.5 Goals Scored %
0%
2.11
Avg xG
0.90
In this exciting Championship 2025-2026 - Regular Season matchup, Sheffield Utd will take on Oxford United as part of the 2025-2026 season in Championship. This match is part of Matchweek 26 and will take place on 2026-01-04 at 2026-01-04 in the famous Bramall Lane.
The referee for the game will be . Fans can expect an intense battle between the home team, Sheffield Utd, and the visiting side, Oxford United. The scoreline predictions suggest Double chance : Sheffield Utd or draw.
Kickoff Details:
Date: 2026-01-04
Time: 12:00
Location: Bramall Lane
Stay tuned to see how the teams perform in this crucial game!
Trends for Sheffield Utd vs Oxford United Football 4 Jan, 2026 7:00
🤖 AI Pattern Insights
Our model identified 5 recurring performance patterns influencing this matchup:
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Dominant Chance Creation
Sheffield Utd create high-quality chances consistently (xG 1.5+) — strong attacking threat with quality service
-
Chance Suppression
Sheffield Utd rarely concede quality chances (xGA ≤1.0) — disciplined defensive structure limits opposition
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🏆 Match Winner
Oxford United(1 trends)
- Relegation BattleLeague90%Oxford United are currently 22th in the table (3rd from bottom)
⚽ Both Teams To Score
Head-to-Head(1 trends)
- BTTS NoH2H3/3100%At least one team failed to score in their last 3 Championship matches
🎯 Over/Under 2.5 Goals
Head-to-Head(1 trends)
- Under 2.5 GoalsH2H2/366.7%Under 2.5 goals in 2 of their last 3 H2H matches (66.7%%)
🛡️ Double Chance
Oxford United(1 trends)
- Relegation BattleLeague90%Oxford United are currently 22th in the table (3rd from bottom)
🟨 Cards Over/Under
Sheffield Utd(1 trends) — avg 1.4 (-29% below league)
- Low Card MatchesLeague22/2290%Sheffield Utd average 1.4 cards/match in all matches (-26% below league avg 1.8) — rank #2 lowest in league
Oxford United(2 trends) — avg 1.6 (-19% 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
Head-to-Head(1 trends)
- Low Card MatchesH2H%Average 3.0 cards per match in their last 3 H2H matches
Both teams disciplined -
🚩 Corners Over/Under
Sheffield Utd(2 trends) — avg 8.1 (+62% above league)
- Many CornersLeague11/1185%Sheffield Utd average 8.1 corners/match at home (+62% above league avg 5.0)
- Corner DominanceRecent18/2282%Sheffield Utd dominate corners (5+ and more than opponent) in 18 of their last 22 Championship matches
Oxford United(1 trends) — avg 3.3 (-33% below league)
- Few CornersLeague12/1285%Oxford United average 3.3 corners/match in away matches (-33% below league avg 5.0)
Combined average: 11.4 corners/match (Sheffield Utd 8.1 + Oxford United 3.3)
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Sheffield Utd vs Oxford United
🔮 Main Prediction by Periods
🔄 Second Half: Sheffield Utd is stronger in the second half (15 vs 8).
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the home team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the home team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
⚔️ Team Comparison
🏠 Sheffield Utd
Early Strength
Weak
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.2
Pressure
0.05
✈️ Oxford United
Early Strength
Weak
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.33
Pressure
0.05
⏰ 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.
🏠 Sheffield Utd - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
2
Avg. Goals per Match
0.1
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
7
Avg. Goals per Match
0.35
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
15
Avg. Goals per Match
0.75
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
4
Avg. Goals per Match
0.2
✈️ Oxford United - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
2
Avg. Goals per Match
0.1
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
9
Avg. Goals per Match
0.45
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
8
Avg. Goals per Match
0.4
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
4
Avg. Goals per Match
0.2
🏆 Detailed Team Analysis
🏠 Sheffield Utd - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
5
Comeback Goals
6
Negative Sequences
3
Killer Goals
3
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
2
Late Pressure
4
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
2
Half-time Spurts
5
Second Half Starts
11
Late Surges
4
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
4
Late Conceded
3
✈️ Oxford United - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
2
Comeback Goals
10
Negative Sequences
0
Killer Goals
5
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
2
Late Pressure
4
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
2
Half-time Spurts
7
Second Half Starts
4
Late Surges
4
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
6
Late Conceded
2
💡 Betting Recommendations by Periods
- 🔄 Second Half Dominance: Sheffield Utd shows superior performance after the break (15 vs 8 goals)
- Second Half Winner: High probability of Sheffield Utd winning the second half
- Overall Result: Sheffield Utd has an advantage in the match
- Home Handicap: Consider Sheffield Utd 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)
Away +0.129
Pressure (Advantage)
Away +0
Timing (Advantage)
Home +0.013 (minimal)
Defense (Advantage)
Home +0.023
📝 Detailed Summary
🏠 Home Team Analysis (Sheffield Utd):
Momentum: Strong - team reacts well to changes in the match. Pressure: Low - team rarely creates dangerous moments. Defense: Vulnerable at the start of the match.
✈️ Away 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.
🎯 Final Betting Recommendations:
Home team has a significant advantage in the second half and final stage. We recommend bets on second half result, late goals, and home team victory.
Sheffield Utd vs Oxford United Head-to-head statistics for Sun 4 Jan, 2026 @ 7:00 Championship
Sheffield Utd vs Oxford United: 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 Sheffield Utd and away matches for Oxford United
Number of goals
Sheffield Utd
Under
Over
Oxford United
Under
Over
0.5
20%
2
80%
8
30%
3
70%
7
1.5
50%
5
50%
5
80%
8
20%
2
2.5
50%
5
50%
5
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Sheffield Utd
Oxford United
Yes
40%
4
70%
7
No
60%
6
30%
3
1X2
Sheffield Utd
Oxford United
1
50%
5
10%
1
X
20%
2
40%
4
2
30%
3
50%
5
Double Chance
Sheffield Utd
Oxford United
12
80%
8
60%
6
1X
70%
7
50%
5
X2
50%
5
90%
9
Total Goals
Sheffield Utd
Oxford United
0-1
10%
1
10%
1
2-3
50%
5
80%
8
4+
40%
4
10%
1
Total Corners
Sheffield Utd
Under
Over
Oxford United
Under
Over
7.5
50%
5
50%
5
90%
9
10%
1
8.5
70%
7
30%
3
90%
9
10%
1
9.5
80%
8
20%
2
100%
10
0%
0
10.5
80%
8
20%
2
100%
10
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Sheffield Utd
Oxford United
Yes
50%
5
0%
0
No
50%
5
100%
10
1X2 HT - FT
Sheffield Utd
Oxford United
HT 1 - FT 1
50%
5
10%
1
HT 1 - FT 2
10%
1
0%
0
HT 1 - FT X
0%
0
20%
2
HT 2 - FT 1
0%
0
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 2
10%
1
30%
3
HT 2 - FT X
0%
0
10%
1
HT X - FT 1
0%
0
0%
0
HT X - FT 2
10%
1
20%
2
HT X - FT X
20%
2
10%
1
xG(xGa)
Sheffield Utd
Oxford United
xG
1.9
0.89
xGa
0.93
1.41
Number of goals
Sheffield Utd
Under
Over
Oxford United
Under
Over
0.5
40%
4
60%
6
60%
6
40%
4
1.5
70%
7
30%
3
100%
10
0%
0
2.5
80%
8
20%
2
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
Sheffield Utd
Oxford United
Yes
0%
0
10%
1
No
100%
10
90%
9
1X2
Sheffield Utd
Oxford United
1
60%
6
30%
3
X
30%
3
30%
3
2
10%
1
40%
4
Double Chance
Sheffield Utd
Oxford United
12
70%
7
70%
7
1X
90%
9
60%
6
X2
40%
4
70%
7
Total Goals
Sheffield Utd
Oxford United
0-1
70%
7
70%
7
2-3
30%
3
30%
3
4+
0%
0
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Sheffield Utd
Oxford United
Yes
90%
9
50%
5
No
10%
1
50%
5
Number of goals
Sheffield Utd
Under
Over
Oxford United
Under
Over
0.5
40%
4
60%
6
50%
5
50%
5
1.5
80%
8
20%
2
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
Sheffield Utd
Oxford United
Yes
20%
2
40%
4
No
80%
8
60%
6
1X2
Sheffield Utd
Oxford United
1
40%
4
10%
1
X
20%
2
40%
4
2
40%
4
50%
5
Double Chance
Sheffield Utd
Oxford United
12
80%
8
60%
6
1X
60%
6
50%
5
X2
60%
6
90%
9
Total Goals
Sheffield Utd
Oxford United
0-1
30%
3
60%
6
2-3
70%
7
40%
4
4+
0%
0
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Sheffield Utd
Oxford United
Yes
50%
5
20%
2
No
50%
5
80%
8
Team comparison
Prediction
Double chance : Sheffield Utd or draw
Goals Home:
-2.5*
Goals Away:
-2.5*
* -1.5 means that there will be a maximum of 1.5 goals in the fixture, i.e : 1 goal
Who Will Win
Match Prediction: Home vs Away
🎯 Asian Handicap Predictions
Legend: High ConfidenceMedium ConfidenceLow Confidence
📊 Asian Handicap Details
- Total outcomes: 20
- Sum of probabilities: 999.88%
- Expected: ~300% (multiple independent pairs)
- ⚠️ High total - this is normal for Asian Handicap (multiple independent pairs)
Match Prediction: Home vs Away
Team Total Predictions
| Team | Outcome | Probability | Confidence | Best Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | Over 1.5 | 54.31% | Medium | N/A |
| Under 1.5 | 45.69% | Low | N/A | |
| Away | Over 1.5 | 11.21% | Low | N/A |
| Under 1.5 | 88.79% | High | N/A | |
| Home | Over 2.5 | 27.47% | Low | N/A |
| Under 2.5 | 72.53% | High | N/A | |
| Away | Over 2.5 | 2.03% | Low | N/A |
| Under 2.5 | 97.97% | High | N/A |
Team Total Details
- Thresholds: 1.5, 2.5 goals
- Markets: Total - Home, Total - Away
- Each team has Over/Under predictions for each threshold
Sheffield Utd
Oxford United
Played:
3
Wins
2
2
Draws
0
0
Wins
1
1
Total
Per Match
Per Match
Total
4
1.3
Goals
0.3
1
1
0.3
Goals Conceded
1.3
4
5
1.7
Yellow Cards
1.3
4
0
Red Cards
0
2
0.7
Clean Sheets
0.3
1
22
7.3
Corners
4
12
28
9.3
Fouls
7.7
23
2
0.7
Offsides
1.3
4
35
11.7
Shots
10.3
31
14
4.7
Shots on Goal
3
9
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Played | 11 | 11 | 22 | |||
| Wins | 4 | 4 | 8 | |||
| Draws | 2 | 0 | 2 | |||
| Losses | 5 | 7 | 12 | |||
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | |
| Goals | 1.4 | 15 | 1.2 | 13 | 1.3 | 28 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.1 | 12 | 1.7 | 19 | 1.4 | 31 |
| Yellow Cards | 1.2 | 13 | 1.5 | 17 | 1.4 | 30 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Clean Sheets | 0.5 | 5 | 0.2 | 2 | 0.3 | 7 |
| Corners | 8.1 | 89 | 6.7 | 74 | 7.4 | 163 |
| Fouls | 9 | 99 | 11.3 | 124 | 10.1 | 223 |
| Offsides | 2.2 | 24 | 1.6 | 18 | 1.9 | 42 |
| Shots | 15.8 | 174 | 9.8 | 108 | 12.8 | 282 |
| Shots on Goal | 4.9 | 54 | 2.9 | 32 | 3.9 | 86 |
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Played | 10 | 12 | 22 | |||
| Wins | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Draws | 4 | 3 | 7 | |||
| Losses | 4 | 7 | 11 | |||
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | |
| Goals | 1.1 | 11 | 0.9 | 11 | 1 | 22 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.5 | 15 | 1.3 | 16 | 1.4 | 31 |
| Yellow Cards | 1.3 | 13 | 1.3 | 15 | 1.3 | 28 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Clean Sheets | 0.1 | 1 | 0.1 | 1 | 0.1 | 2 |
| Corners | 4.4 | 44 | 3.3 | 40 | 3.8 | 84 |
| Fouls | 10.5 | 105 | 11 | 132 | 10.8 | 237 |
| Offsides | 2.2 | 22 | 2.3 | 27 | 2.2 | 49 |
| Shots | 15.3 | 153 | 9.9 | 119 | 12.4 | 272 |
| Shots on Goal | 4.2 | 42 | 2.9 | 35 | 3.5 | 77 |
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