Oxford vs Bristol City Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 Jan 2026

Championship Betting Preview: Oxford vs Bristol City

Oxford host Bristol City at Kassam Stadium, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 17 January.

The best strategy could be to back Under 2.5 on the Total Goals market at a price of -125. This looks like a standout wager, with Oxford and Bristol City set to contest a low-scoring contest.

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Oxford United have suffered defeat in their last two Championship games. Most recently, a 2-1 scoreline occurred on the road at Portman Road against Ipswich Town. The U's ended up with just 36% possession and one shot on target, with Will Lankshear bagging the goal.

In their most recent encounter, Oxford claimed a penalty shootout victory (1-1 AET) in the FA Cup away to Milton Keynes Dons.

Bristol City were defeated in their previous Championship game, being turned over 2-0 at home to Preston North End at Ashton Gate. Gerhard Struber's side dominated possession with 64% of the ball and recorded two shots on goal.

Last time out, City triumphed 5-1 at home to Watford in the FA Cup.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Oxford beat City away when the teams last met. It was a 3-1 scoreline at Ashton Gate. In the past 4 H2H meetings, we have seen two City wins, one Oxford victory and one draw.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
10	Bristol City	26	11	6	9	38	29	9	38:29	39
23	Oxford	25	5	7	13	25	35	-10	25:35	22

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Oxford have 2 wins, 5 losses and 3 draws, averaging 0.9 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 12.1 attempts. Matt Bloomfield's team have averaged 41.5% possession and 3.6 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.3 goals from 4.7 shots on goal, 15.0 attempts and 7.6 corners.

Will Lankshear and five of his team-mates all top the scoring with 1 goals apiece. Filip Krastev, Will Lankshear and Nik Prelec have racked up the most assists with 1 each.

City have won 4, lost 5 and drawn 1, with an average of 13.6 attempts, 5.2 shots on goal and 1.3 goals. The Robins average 51.9% possession, 5.2 corners in their favour and 3.9 corners against, while 1.1 goals have been conceded from 3.5 shots on goal and 13.6 attempts.

Anis Mehmeti has scored 3, followed by Adam Randell, Sinclair Armstrong and Emil Riis Jakobsen with 2 goals apiece. Ross McCrorie, Neto Borges and Scott Twine have clocked up 2 assists each in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Oxford predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Jamie Cumming (GK), Sam Long, Michal Helik, Ciaron Brown, Jack Currie, Will Vaulks, Cameron Brannagan, Przemyslaw Placheta, Filip Krastev, Siriki Dembélé, Will Lankshear.

Bristol City predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Max O'Leary (GK), George Tanner, Robert Dickie, Rob Atkinson, Ross McCrorie, Adam Randell, Jason Knight, Neto Borges, Scott Twine, Anis Mehmeti, Emil Riis Jakobsen.

Oxford vs Bristol City Prediction & Betting Tips

We bring you the complete Oxford vs Bristol City betting insight, including our top match prediction, correct score forecast, key corners pick, player prop advice and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

The teams might play out a low-scoring Championship clash, with Under 2.5 looking like the best selection. We can head to the betting sites and secure odds of -125 for this pick.

Understanding the injured players situation proves useful when assembling football picks. Once we’ve also considered the form guide, we use the latest stats and provide Championship betting predictions.

Key Oxford vs Bristol City league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Oxford games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 11 of the last 20 Oxford games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 City games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 20 City games.

The best football betting sites make it a 55.6% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 60-65%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Oxford 1 - 1 Bristol City

We’re sweet on the prospect of a 1-1 draw which is available at odds of +450. Correct score betting can be rewarding and you can also get plenty of entertainment with this option.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Scott Twine Over 0.5 Shots On Target -156

Scott Twine (City) can be backed at -156 to register a minimum of one shot on goal. The Shots on Target market allows us to follow this selection and get an attractive price in the process.

Latest Scott Twine Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+230

First

+550

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-156

Under 0.5

-111

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Przemyslaw Placheta to Score +430

Przemyslaw Placheta (Oxford) has racked up two goals in his past nine Championship home games. Based on the stats, we are happy to back the +430 when it comes to him finding the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Przemyslaw Placheta Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+430

First

+1050

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-270

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Corners Prediction

Oxford Under 4.5 Corners -139

In their past two games, Oxford have not covered the 4.5 corners line, while the previous three City matches have involved them conceding under 4.5 corners. We expect Oxford to fall short and this Team Corners wager can be backed at -139.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Oxford

Total

11.20 3.60 7.60

Home

11.60 4.50 7.10

Away

11.50 3.20 8.30

Bristol City

Total

9.10 5.20 3.90

Home

8.40 4.50 3.90

Away

9.30 5.60 3.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-106

Under 10.5

-133

Oxford Corners

Over 4.5

-109

Under 4.5

-130

Bristol City Corners

Over 5.5

-114

Under 5.5

-125

Most Corners

1

+145

X

+650

2

-149

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Oxford vs Bristol City Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The latest Bristol City odds are +123 which leads to them being favourites in this Championship clash. It’s also implied by the bookmakers that they have a 45% prospect of securing a victory. Oxford United are the underdogs at +205 which implies a lesser percentage prospect of winning.

If you want to side with City winning against Oxford, then the -0.25 on the Asian Handicap is one potential option. You can land -110 and also have the insurance of half stake returns in the event of a draw.

If you want to bet on the number of goals, you can get a similar price on Over or Under 2.5 Goals. The Yes option in the Both Teams to Score market is regarded as the most likely outcome and is trading at -135.

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Full-Time Result

1

+205

X

+245

2

+123

Half-Time Result

1

+250

X

+123

2

+175

Double Chance

1X

-167

12

-357

X2

-294

Draw No Bet

1

+115

2

-167

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-119

2 Hcp -0.25

-110

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-125

Over 2.5

-103

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-135

No

-103

There is +175 available that Emil Riis finds the net anytime. If you’re interested in the favourite to score the first goal, then you are able to secure +400.

Emil Riis (City)

First

+175

Anytime

+400

Sinclair Armstrong (City)

First

+230

Anytime

+525

Scott Twine (City)

First

+230

Anytime

+550

Will Lankshear (Oxford)

First

+240

Anytime

+575

Samuel Bell (City)

First

+320

Anytime

+750

Yu Hirakawa (City)

First

+330

Anytime

+850

Przemyslaw Placheta (Oxford)

First

+430

Anytime

+1050

Mark Harris (Oxford)

First

+440

Anytime

+1000

Cameron Brannagan (Oxford)

First

+460

Anytime

+1150

Brian De Keersmaecker (Oxford)

First

+475

Anytime

+1200

Tyler Goodrham (Oxford)

First

+475

Anytime

+1150

Ole Romeny (Oxford)

First

+475

Anytime

+1050

Mark Sykes (City)

First

+500

Anytime

+1200

Max Bird (City)

First

+510

Anytime

+1200

Filip Krastev (Oxford)

First

+510

Anytime

+1300

Ross McCrorie (City)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Jason Knight (City)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Brodie Spencer (Oxford)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Will Vaulks (Oxford)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Robert Atkinson (City)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Emil Riis (City)

Over 0.5

-238

Under 0.5

+130

Scott Twine (City)

Over 0.5

-156

Under 0.5

-111

Sinclair Armstrong (City)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-114

Will Lankshear (Oxford)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-114

Samuel Bell (City)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-179

Yu Hirakawa (City)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-192

Mark Harris (Oxford)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-263

Przemyslaw Placheta (Oxford)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-270

Ole Romeny (Oxford)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-278

Cameron Brannagan (Oxford)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-286

Tyler Goodrham (Oxford)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-303

Brian De Keersmaecker (Oxford)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-294

Mark Sykes (City)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-333

Filip Krastev (Oxford)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-333

Max Bird (City)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-357

Ross McCrorie (City)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-526

Brodie Spencer (Oxford)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-588

Jason Knight (City)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-625

Will Vaulks (Oxford)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-625

Robert Atkinson (City)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-769

Oxford have finished with four defeats, three wins and three draws in the past 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

City have racked up four wins, four defeats and two draws in the last 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.20.

It was a 1-1 draw when Oxford last faced City at Kassam Stadium.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Oxford Home Stats		3-3-4	2.50	1.10	1.40	6	4	6	4
Bristol City Away Stats		4-2-4	2.20	1.00	1.20	4	6	4	6

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

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Oxford vs Bristol City Lineups & Team News

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