Oxford vs Portsmouth Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 09 Aug 2025

Championship Betting Preview: Oxford vs Portsmouth

Oxford host Portsmouth in this Championship match at Kassam Stadium, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 9 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Taking Oxford 0.0 at -114 on the Asian Handicap could be the way forward. We get a nice return if they manage to beat Portsmouth and the added bonus of money back if the game is drawn.

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Oxford United drew away from home in their last game. A 3-3 scoreline was played out against Swansea City at Swansea.com Stadium. The U's had 41% possession and totalled six shots on target, with Gregory Leigh, Michal Helik and Przemyslaw Placheta scoring one goal apiece.

Portsmouth drew 1-1 against Hull City in their previous game. This was on home soil at Fratton Park. John Mousinho's side racked up two shots on goal and enjoyed 64% possession, with Christian Saydee on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Portsmouth have not lost any of the past seven games against Oxford. In their last clash, visitors Portsmouth secured a 2-0 victory at Kassam Stadium. The previous 10 H2H matches have featured five draws, four victories for Portsmouth and just one for Oxford.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
20	Oxford	18	4	6	8	20	25	-5	20:25	18
22	Portsmouth	18	4	5	9	15	25	-10	15:25	17

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Oxford have 4 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 7.1 attempts. Gary Rowett's men have averaged 37.2% possession and 3.5 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.2 goals from 3.4 shots on goal, 9.9 attempts and 5.6 corners.

Michal Helik is the top goalscorer with 4, Siriki Dembele has 2, with Gregory Leigh and two other players on 1. The leading assistors are Tyler Goodrham and Mark Harris with 2.

Pompey have 3 victories, 4 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 1.4 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 7.5 attempts. There’s been an average of 50.4% possession, 4.7 corners awarded and 4.7 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.4 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 6.8 attempts.

Colby Bishop is the leading scorer with 5 goals, followed by Robert Atkinson on 2, with Christian Saydee and two others bagging 1. Josh Murphy has been top assists provider with 5 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Oxford confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Jamie Cumming (GK), Brodie Spencer, Elliott Moore, Michal Helik, Gregory Leigh, Cameron Brannagan, Will Vaulks, Stanley Mills, Will Lankshear, Tyler Goodrham, Mark Harris.

Portsmouth confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Nicolas Schmid (GK), Jordan Williams, Conor Shaughnessy, Regan Poole, Connor Ogilvie, John Swift, Andre Dozzell, Adrian Segecic, Callum Lang, Florian Bianchini, Colby Bishop.

Oxford vs Portsmouth Prediction & Betting Tips

The Oxford vs Portsmouth betting tips feature sharp analysis across major markets, including a key match prediction, our best corners bet, player prop picks, correct score guidance and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

Oxford at 0.0 look like an attractive bet on the Asian Handicap for this Championship game. Backing the hosts at -114 means a nice return if they win and we think that there’s a strong chance of this happening.

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 Portsmouth league stats:

• The 0.0 line has been covered by Oxford in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Portsmouth in 17 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Portsmouth in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Portsmouth in 6 of their last 10 games against Oxford.

The betting apps are estimating that there is a 53.3% likelihood of this pick landing a return. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Oxford 2 - 1 Portsmouth

Oxford are available at +850 to secure a 2-1 victory. Many bettors enjoy a correct score wager and there are some nice potential returns to be had.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Callum Lang Under 0.5 Shots On Target -139

Callum Lang (Portsmouth) can be wagered at -139 to not have a shot on goal. He looks like an attractive pick and we’ll have a bet on this Shots on Target outcome as the betting odds stand out.

Latest Callum Lang Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+340

First

+800

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-175

Shots

Over 1.5

-147

Under 1.5

-

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Tyler Goodrham To Score +475

Tyler Goodrham (Oxford) is available to be on the scoresheet at +475. He looks like an attractive wager to be on the scoresheet and we recommend backing this Anytime Goalscorer selection.

Latest Tyler Goodrham Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+420

First

+950

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+116

Under 0.5

-200

Shots

Over 1.5

-135

Under 1.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Under 10.5 Corners -150

There has been under 10.5 corners in five straight Oxford games. The corners tally could be lower than the line implies and that leads us to a wager at a price of -150.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Oxford

Total

9.10 3.50 5.60

Home

10.00 4.00 6.00

Away

10.00 3.20 6.80

Portsmouth

Total

9.40 4.70 4.70

Home

9.10 5.80 3.30

Away

10.20 4.90 5.30

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

+102

Under 10.5

-147

Oxford Corners

Over 4.5

-120

Under 4.5

-120

Portsmouth Corners

Over 5.5

-100

Under 5.5

-138

Most Corners

1

+138

X

+650

2

-119

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Oxford vs Portsmouth 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.

Oxford United are currently available at +165 with the bookmakers to defeat Portsmouth, with the latter priced at odds of +180. If you’re siding with the draw in this Championship clash, then it can be backed at +205.

If you want a different angle, Oxford are available at +230 when it comes to Half-Time Result. Opponents Portsmouth are the same odds for this market and the draw is +102.

For the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 is the shortest price for this interesting contest. Both Teams to Score is a two-way market and, in terms of price, there’s not much to split Yes and No.

All of the Championship games see the top betting sites go to town with their service. Bettors can find the best approach from the hundreds of markets which are presented to them each time.

Full-Time Result

1

+165

X

+205

2

+180

Half-Time Result

1

+230

X

+102

2

+230

Double Chance

1X

-250

12

-286

X2

-227

Draw No Bet

1

-125

2

-114

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+115

2 Hcp +0.25

-164

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-167

Over 2.5

+128

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-112

No

-123

Favourite Colby Bishop is priced at +650 to be the first player on the scoresheet, while there’s also the chance to back him to score any time at odds of +280.

Colby Bishop (Portsmouth)

First

+280

Anytime

+650

Josh Murphy (Portsmouth)

First

+300

Anytime

+600

Adrian Segecic (Portsmouth)

First

+310

Anytime

+700

Callum Lang (Portsmouth)

First

+340

Anytime

+800

Mark Harris (Oxford)

First

+360

Anytime

+800

Tom Bradshaw (Oxford)

First

+370

Anytime

+650

Tyler Goodrham (Oxford)

First

+420

Anytime

+950

Thomas Waddingham (Portsmouth)

First

+430

Anytime

+850

Przemyslaw Placheta (Oxford)

First

+450

Anytime

+900

Harvey Blair (Portsmouth)

First

+450

Anytime

+800

Florian Bianchini (Portsmouth)

First

+460

Anytime

+1050

Cameron Brannagan (Oxford)

First

+460

Anytime

+1050

Brian De Keersmaecker (Oxford)

First

+480

Anytime

+1050

Siriki Dembele (Oxford)

First

+500

Anytime

+1050

Louie Sibley (Oxford)

First

+525

Anytime

+1200

Brodie Spencer (Oxford)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Matt Ritchie (Portsmouth)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Will Vaulks (Oxford)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Matt Phillips (Oxford)

First

+650

Anytime

+1200

John Swift (Portsmouth)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Owen Dale (Oxford)

First

+750

Anytime

+1500

Abdoulaye Kamara (Portsmouth)

First

+750

Anytime

+1600

Luke Harris (Oxford)

First

+750

Anytime

+1600

Terry Devlin (Portsmouth)

First

+850

Anytime

+1800

Jack Currie (Oxford)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Hidde ter Avest (Oxford)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Greg Leigh (Oxford)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Regan Poole (Portsmouth)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Luke Le Roux (Portsmouth)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Andre Dozzell (Portsmouth)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Josh Murphy (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

-130

Under 0.5

-112

Colby Bishop (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

-122

Under 0.5

-139

Adrian Segecic (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-152

Mark Harris (Oxford)

Over 0.5

-106

Under 0.5

-159

Tom Bradshaw (Oxford)

Over 0.5

-102

Under 0.5

-137

Callum Lang (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-175

Thomas Waddingham (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

+108

Under 0.5

-185

Tyler Goodrham (Oxford)

Over 0.5

+116

Under 0.5

-200

Przemyslaw Placheta (Oxford)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-189

Cameron Brannagan (Oxford)

Over 0.5

+138

Under 0.5

-244

Harvey Blair (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

+143

Under 0.5

-208

Siriki Dembele (Oxford)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-204

Louie Sibley (Oxford)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-233

Florian Bianchini (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-294

Brian De Keersmaecker (Oxford)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-263

Matt Phillips (Oxford)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-294

Brodie Spencer (Oxford)

Over 0.5

+205

Under 0.5

-417

Will Vaulks (Oxford)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-455

Matt Ritchie (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-345

Owen Dale (Oxford)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-385

Abdoulaye Kamara (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

+245

Under 0.5

-385

John Swift (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

+255

Under 0.5

-556

Luke Harris (Oxford)

Over 0.5

+255

Under 0.5

-417

Terry Devlin (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-526

Greg Leigh (Oxford)

Over 0.5

+325

Under 0.5

-833

Hidde ter Avest (Oxford)

Over 0.5

+340

Under 0.5

-625

Jack Currie (Oxford)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-625

Regan Poole (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

+375

Under 0.5

-1111

Luke Le Roux (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

+390

Under 0.5

-769

Andre Dozzell (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

+390

Under 0.5

-1250

Josh Murphy (Portsmouth)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-

Colby Bishop (Portsmouth)

Over 1.5

-179

Under 1.5

-

Thomas Waddingham (Portsmouth)

Over 1.5

+123

Under 1.5

-

Louie Sibley (Oxford)

Over 1.5

+143

Under 1.5

-

Siriki Dembele (Oxford)

Over 1.5

+115

Under 1.5

-

Florian Bianchini (Portsmouth)

Over 1.5

+140

Under 1.5

-

Cameron Brannagan (Oxford)

Over 1.5

-100

Under 1.5

-

Tyler Goodrham (Oxford)

Over 1.5

-135

Under 1.5

-

Tom Bradshaw (Oxford)

Over 1.5

-128

Under 1.5

-

Mark Harris (Oxford)

Over 1.5

-192

Under 1.5

-

Callum Lang (Portsmouth)

Over 1.5

-147

Under 1.5

-

Adrian Segecic (Portsmouth)

Over 1.5

-141

Under 1.5

-

Terry Devlin (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-

Luke Le Roux (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-

Regan Poole (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-

Greg Leigh (Oxford)

Over 0.5

-123

Under 0.5

-

Hidde ter Avest (Oxford)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-

Jack Currie (Oxford)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-

Brodie Spencer (Oxford)

Over 0.5

-227

Under 0.5

-

Abdoulaye Kamara (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

-

Owen Dale (Oxford)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-

John Swift (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-

Matt Phillips (Oxford)

Over 0.5

-227

Under 0.5

-

Will Vaulks (Oxford)

Over 0.5

-222

Under 0.5

-

Matt Ritchie (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

-

Brian De Keersmaecker (Oxford)

Over 0.5

-213

Under 0.5

-

Andre Dozzell (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-

Oxford have recorded five victories, four defeats and one draw in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.20.

Portsmouth have collected seven defeats, two wins and one draw in the previous 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 2.00.

The most recent Kassam Stadium meeting saw Portsmouth claim a 2-0 win over Oxford. The previous 7 H2H matches at Kassam Stadium have included three draws coupled with two victories apiece.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Oxford Home Stats		5-1-4	2.40	1.20	1.20	3	7	4	6
Portsmouth Away Stats		2-1-7	3.20	1.20	2.00	6	4	6	4

• 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

Oxford vs Portsmouth Lineups & Team News

The Oxford vs Portsmouth team news could change everything — review it before betting. We’ll have the predicted and confirmed Championship lineups for you plus all the latest on player injuries.

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