Oxford vs Coventry Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 01 Mar 2025

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The best bet on this Oxford vs Coventry game could involve a Total Goals selection. We think that Under 2.5 is crying out to be backed based on the available stats and the odds of -138 look value.

Coventry Won 1-0 in Teams’ Last Meeting

Oxford United have lost back-to-back games. Away at The Hawthorns, West Bromwich Albion recently beat them 2-0. Gary Rowett's side recorded just 39% possession and didn’t have any shots on target.

Coventry City have won their previous three games. The latest was a 2-1 home win at Coventry Building Society Arena against Preston North End. The Sky Blues had nine shots on goal and 52% possession, while Jack Rudoni and Bobby Thomas found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Coventry have landed three consecutive wins over Oxford. In the last clash, home side Coventry claimed a 1-0 EFL Cup victory at Coventry Building Society Arena. The past 5 H2H matches have involved three Coventry wins, one Oxford victory and one draw.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	Coventry	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
13	Oxford	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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Oxford have 2 wins, 3 losses and 5 draws, averaging 0.7 goals from 2.9 shots on goal and 5.7 attempts. The U's have averaged 46.9% possession and 3.8 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.0 goals from 4.0 shots on goal, 9.2 attempts and 5.9 corners.

Gregory Leigh is the top scorer with 2 goals, while Michal Helik, Ciaron Brown, Cameron Brannagan and Will Vaulks each have 1. Leading assistor is Cameron Brannagan with 2.

Coventry have 7 victories, 2 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 9.1 attempts, 4.7 shots on goal and 1.4 goals. Frank Lampard's team average 49.0% possession, 4.8 corners awarded and 6.5 corners against them, while 0.8 goals have been conceded from 4.6 shots on goal and 9.4 attempts.

Ellis Simms has recorded 4 goals, Brandon Thomas-Asante 3, with Bobby Thomas and Victor Torp both managing 2. Jack Rudoni has had 4 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Oxford confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Jamie Cumming (GK), Peter Kioso, Michal Helik, Ciaron Brown, Elliott Moore, Cameron Brannagan, Will Vaulks, Przemyslaw Placheta, Tyler Goodrham, Mark Harris, Ole Romeny.

Coventry confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Oliver Nnonyelu Dovin (GK), Bobby Thomas, Liam Kitching, Jake Bidwell, Milan van Ewijk, Josh Eccles, Matt Grimes, Jack Rudoni, Tatsuhiro Sakamoto, Ellis Simms, Ephron Mason-Clark.

Oxford vs Coventry Prediction & Betting Tips

The stage is set for a low-scoring Championship clash. As a result, we will wager on Under 2.5 which can be taken at attractive odds of -138, with defences likely to nullify the attacking players.

Injuries and suspensions are taken into account by the experts at Sportsgambler.com. Our football tips are also shaped by the latest form, with the stats playing a big part before predictions are made.

Key Oxford vs Coventry league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in any of the last 5 Oxford games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 Oxford games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 6 Oxford games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Coventry games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Coventry games.

Under 2.5 Probability

The bookies make it a 57.9% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be somewhere between 60-65%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

If you want to secure bigger odds, then there’s an opportunity to select Under 2.5 Goals along with one of the teams to win. This is available through the Result & Total Goals market.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Oxford 0 - 1 Coventry

There are betting odds of +600 that Coventry land a 1-0 victory. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.

Corners Prediction

Coventry Under 5.5 Corners -120

In their past four away matches, Coventry have not covered the 5.5 corners line, while the last four Oxford home games have involved them conceding under 5.5 corners. We advise betting on the -120 that Coventry won’t cover the line, with this Team Corners pick hopefully providing a return.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Oxford

Total

9.70 3.80 5.90

Home

10.70 4.80 5.90

Away

9.10 3.30 5.80

Coventry

Total

11.30 4.80 6.50

Home

10.90 6.70 4.20

Away

11.60 4.50 7.10

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-120

Under 10.5

-120

Oxford Corners

Over 4.5

-138

Under 4.5

-100

Coventry Corners

Over 5.5

-120

Under 5.5

-120

Most Corners

1

+155

X

+575

2

-164

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Oxford vs Coventry Odds

Coventry City are regarded as having a 51% chance of winning this Championship match according to the bookies’ latest betting odds who have priced them up at -105. For those wanting to back Oxford United, you will find +310 about this outsider.

The odds suggest that Under 2.5 Goals is the likelier outcome in this match.

Should you want to back Oxford United to win this Championship match, then there is +175 available on the Draw No Bet market, with Coventry City chalked at -250.

Full-Time Result

1

+310

X

+240

2

-105

Half-Time Result

1

+333.3

X

+110

2

+160

Double Chance

1X

-125

12

-333

X2

-450

Draw No Bet

1

+175

2

-250

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

-109

2 Hcp -0.5

-102

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-125

Over 2.5

-100

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-125

No

-110

Oxford vs Coventry Lineups & Team News

Make sure you know the lineups ahead of kick-off, with injuries also playing a part when it comes to Oxford vs Coventry team news.

The Championship squad information is a great asset when it comes to making your bets.

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