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Sheffield Utd vs Oxford United: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Sunday, 4 January, 2026 6:00
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12
Played
5
Wins
2
Draws
5
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.5
(18 total)
xG
2.00
(23.5 total)
Shots per Match
15.5
(186 total)
Shots on Target
4.9
(32% acc)
Corners
7.9
(95 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.1
per match
xGa
0.90
per match
Clean Sheets
5
(42%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.2
avg
Red Cards
0
(0 total)
Fouls
9.3
(112 total)
Offsides
2.2
(26 total)
13
Played
5
Wins
0
Draws
8
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.4
(18 total)
xG
1.20
(15.0 total)
Shots per Match
10.4
(135 total)
Shots on Target
3.3
(32% acc)
Corners
6.2
(80 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.9
per match
xGa
1.20
per match
Clean Sheets
2
(15%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.5
avg
Red Cards
0
(0 total)
Fouls
10.8
(140 total)
Offsides
1.5
(20 total)
25
Played
10
Wins
2
Draws
13
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.4
(36 total)
xG
1.50
(38.5 total)
Shots per Match
12.8
(321 total)
Shots on Target
4.1
(32% acc)
Corners
7
(175 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.5
per match
xGa
1.10
per match
Clean Sheets
7
(28%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.4
avg
Red Cards
0
(0 total)
Fouls
10.1
(252 total)
Offsides
1.8
(46 total)
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)
Probable Scores Heatmap
xG: 2.25 vs 0.66
0
1
2
3
4
5
0
0:0
6%
0:1
3.55%
⭐
0:2
1.05%
⭐
0:3
0.21%
⭐
0:4
0.03%
⭐
0:5
0%
1
1:0
13.09%
1:1
8.15%
⭐
1:2
2.53%
1:3
0.52%
⭐
1:4
0.08%
1:5
0.01%
⭐
2
2:0
14.27%
🔥
⭐
2:1
9.34%
⭐
2:2
3.04%
2:3
0.66%
2:4
0.11%
⭐
2:5
0.01%
⭐
3
3:0
10.38%
⭐
3:1
7.12%
3:2
2.42%
3:3
0.55%
⭐
3:4
0.09%
⭐
3:5
0.01%
4
4:0
5.66%
⭐
4:1
4.06%
⭐
4:2
1.44%
⭐
4:3
0.34%
4:4
0.06%
⭐
4:5
0.01%
⭐
5
5:0
2.47%
5:1
1.85%
⭐
5:2
0.69%
⭐
5:3
0.17%
5:4
0.03%
⭐
5:5
0%
Hotspot:
2:0 (14.3%)
Total Boundaries:
0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Probability Distribution by Total Goals
Most Probable
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 6:00
🤖 AI Pattern Insights
Our model identified 5 recurring performance patterns influencing this matchup:
-
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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Unlock Premium InsightsComprehensive betting trends for Sheffield Utd vs Oxford United, 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
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 1.7 (-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
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 (18 vs 9).
💡 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
Strong
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.1
Pressure
0.07
✈️ Oxford United
Early Strength
Weak
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.27
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
3
Avg. Goals per Match
0.15
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
9
Avg. Goals per Match
0.45
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
18
Avg. Goals per Match
0.9
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
6
Avg. Goals per Match
0.3
✈️ 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
🏆 Detailed Team Analysis
🏠 Sheffield Utd - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
3
Comeback Goals
10
Negative Sequences
6
Killer Goals
4
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
3
Late Pressure
6
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
3
Half-time Spurts
6
Second Half Starts
12
Late Surges
6
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
6
Late Conceded
4
✈️ 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
💡 Betting Recommendations by Periods
- 🔄 Second Half Dominance: Sheffield Utd shows superior performance after the break (18 vs 9 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 +0.165
Pressure (Advantage)
Home +0.027
Timing (Advantage)
Home +0.028 (minimal)
Defense (Advantage)
Away +0.03 (away team better)
📝 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 @ 6:00 Championship
Championship 2025-2026 – Group #1
#
Club
M
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pt
15
▼
8
9
9
38
38
0
33
16
▼
10
2
13
36
38
-2
32
17
▼
9
5
12
27
33
-6
32
22
6
6
14
28
39
-11
24
23
5
7
13
25
35
-10
22
24
1
8
16
18
51
-33
11
Team comparison
Prediction
Sheffield Utd to Win
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
Sheffield Utd
VS
Oxford United
Last 3 Head-to-Head Matches
2
Wins
0
Draws
1
Wins
Attack
Goals Scored
1.3 (4)
0.3 (1)
xG
1.80
0.80
Shots
11.7 (35)
10.3 (31)
Shots on Target
4.7 (14)
3 (9)
Corners
7.3 (22)
4 (12)
Defense
Conceded
0.3 (1)
1.3 (4)
xGa
0.80
1.80
Clean Sheets
2 (67%)
1 (33%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.7 (5)
1.3 (4)
Fouls
9.3 (28)
7.7 (23)
Offsides
0.7 (2)
1.3 (4)
Last 6 Matches
Sheffield Utd
VS
Oxford United
3/6 (50%)
Victories
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Draws
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Defeats
4/6 (67%)
1.67
PPG
0.67
2.00
Avg Goals Scored
0.83
1.67
Avg Goals Conceded
1.33
67%
BTTS %
67%
50%
Over 2.5 Goals Scored %
0%
2.15
Avg xG
0.77
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
10%
1
90%
9
30%
3
70%
7
1.5
20%
2
80%
8
80%
8
20%
2
2.5
30%
3
70%
7
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
50%
5
70%
7
No
50%
5
30%
3
1X2
Sheffield Utd
Oxford United
1
70%
7
20%
2
X
10%
1
30%
3
2
20%
2
50%
5
Double Chance
Sheffield Utd
Oxford United
12
90%
9
70%
7
1X
80%
8
50%
5
X2
30%
3
80%
8
Total Goals
Sheffield Utd
Oxford United
0-1
0%
0
20%
2
2-3
60%
6
80%
8
4+
40%
4
0%
0
Total Corners
Sheffield Utd
Under
Over
Oxford United
Under
Over
7.5
80%
8
20%
2
90%
9
10%
1
8.5
90%
9
10%
1
90%
9
10%
1
9.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
10.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Sheffield Utd
Oxford United
Yes
40%
4
0%
0
No
60%
6
100%
10
1X2 HT - FT
Sheffield Utd
Oxford United
HT 1 - FT 1
60%
6
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
0%
0
40%
4
HT 2 - FT X
0%
0
10%
1
HT X - FT 1
10%
1
10%
1
HT X - FT 2
10%
1
10%
1
HT X - FT X
10%
1
0%
0
xG(xGa)
Sheffield Utd
Oxford United
xG
2.05
0.81
xGa
0.88
1.19
Number of goals
Sheffield Utd
Under
Over
Oxford United
Under
Over
0.5
30%
3
70%
7
50%
5
50%
5
1.5
60%
6
40%
4
100%
10
0%
0
2.5
70%
7
30%
3
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
10%
1
20%
2
No
90%
9
80%
8
1X2
Sheffield Utd
Oxford United
1
70%
7
30%
3
X
30%
3
20%
2
2
0%
0
50%
5
Double Chance
Sheffield Utd
Oxford United
12
70%
7
80%
8
1X
100%
10
50%
5
X2
30%
3
70%
7
Total Goals
Sheffield Utd
Oxford United
0-1
60%
6
70%
7
2-3
30%
3
30%
3
4+
10%
1
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Sheffield Utd
Oxford United
Yes
90%
9
40%
4
No
10%
1
60%
6
Number of goals
Sheffield Utd
Under
Over
Oxford United
Under
Over
0.5
30%
3
70%
7
60%
6
40%
4
1.5
60%
6
40%
4
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
30%
3
20%
2
No
70%
7
80%
8
1X2
Sheffield Utd
Oxford United
1
60%
6
20%
2
X
10%
1
50%
5
2
30%
3
30%
3
Double Chance
Sheffield Utd
Oxford United
12
90%
9
50%
5
1X
70%
7
70%
7
X2
40%
4
80%
8
Total Goals
Sheffield Utd
Oxford United
0-1
20%
2
80%
8
2-3
80%
8
20%
2
4+
0%
0
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Sheffield Utd
Oxford United
Yes
40%
4
50%
5
No
60%
6
50%
5
Missing Players
-
Injured - Foot injury
-
Injured - Broken leg
-
Injured - Calf Injury
-
Injured - Hand Injury
-
Injured - Calf Injury
-
Injured - (questionable) Personal Reasons
-
Injured - Calf Injury
-
Injured - Thigh Injury
-
Injured - (questionable) Inactive
-
Injured - (questionable) Injury
-
Injured - (questionable) Injury
2.05
xG
0.92
63%
Ball Possession
37%
15
Total Shots
9
5
Shots on Goal
3
10
Shots Off Goal
7
7
Corners
4
1
Yellow Cards
2
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