Oxford vs Sheffield United Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 27 Sep 2025

Championship Betting Preview: Oxford vs Sheffield United

Oxford host Sheffield United in this Championship meeting at Kassam Stadium, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 27 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

When Oxford meet Sheffield United, we will back the hosts at -120 on the Asian Handicap +0.25. With the stake split between 0 and +0.5, they look capable of landing a return by avoiding defeat.

Oxford United got the win in their last game. A 3-1 victory occurred on the road at Ashton Gate when meeting Bristol City. Gary Rowett's team recorded 41% possession and had six shots on target, while Nik Prelec, Przemyslaw Placheta and Gregory Leigh scored one goal apiece.

Sheffield United suffered a sixth consecutive defeat when losing 1-0 in their previous game. This was at home to Charlton Athletic at Bramall Lane. The Blades boasted 63% possession and had one shot on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was Oxford who were victorious when they last faced Sheffield United. At Kassam Stadium, a 1-0 home triumph was recorded.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
17	Sheffield Utd	40	15	6	19	57	57	0	57:57	51
23	Oxford	40	9	13	18	37	52	-15	37:52	40

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2 wins, 4 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 11.2 attempts. Oxford have had 38.5% possession and 3.1 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.5 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 10.8 attempts, while being awarded 5.5 corners.

Will Lankshear and Cameron Brannagan lead the way with 3 goals, while Przemyslaw Placheta has 2. The leading assistor is Tyler Goodrham with 3.

United have won 2, lost 7 and drawn 1, with an average of 0.9 goals from 3.0 shots on goal and 10.3 attempts. There’s been an average of 54.6% possession, 6.8 corners taken and 3.9 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.6 goals from 4.8 shots on goal and 11.0 attempts.

The leading scorers have been Tyrese Campbell and Callum O'Hare with 2, while Kieffer Moore has 1. Harrison Burrows has had 3 assists in the previous 10 games, while Michael Cooper has 2 clean sheets to his name.

Confirmed Lineups

Oxford confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Jamie Cumming (GK), Brodie Spencer, Michal Helik, Sam Long, Jack Currie, Przemyslaw Placheta, Brian De Keersmaecker, Cameron Brannagan, Filip Krastev, Nik Prelec, Will Lankshear.

Sheffield United confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Michael Cooper (GK), Japhet Tanganga, Mark McGuinness, Ben Mee, Harrison Burrows, Sydie Peck, Djibril Soumare, Chiedozie Ogbene, Callum O'Hare, Gustavo Hamer, Tyrese Campbell.

Oxford vs Sheffield United Prediction & Betting Tips

Get set for Oxford vs Sheffield United with our full betting breakdown, complete with an expert match prediction, a likely final score, top corners play, player prop picks and a value-driven bet builder.

Match Prediction

Oxford look capable of winning this Championship encounter and we’ll take them on the Asian Handicap. Back them at -120 with a +0.25 goal start, with confidence high that they can perform well.

The football tipsters at Sportsgambler.com regularly look at the injury situatuation along with the Championship form guide. We have a wide range of stats at our disposal which means we can illustrate the key data to readers.

Key Oxford vs Sheffield United league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Oxford in 3 consecutive games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Oxford in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Oxford in 12 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Sheffield Utd in 7 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Sheffield Utd in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Sheffield Utd in 13 of their last 20 games.

According to the top bookies, our pick has a 54.6% chance of landing a return. Based on our experts research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Oxford 2 - 1 Sheffield United

Oxford are available to back at +900 to secure a 2-1 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Tyrese Campbell Over 0.5 Shots On Target -156

Tyrese Campbell (Sheff Utd) is available at -156 to register at least one shot on goal. We’ll have a play when it comes to this Shots on Target selection as the betting odds look appealing.

Latest Tyrese Campbell Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+230

First

+460

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-116

Shots

Over 2.5

+108

Under 2.5

-

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Cameron Brannagan to Score +500

Cameron Brannagan (Oxford) has managed two goals in his past five Championship matches. Based on the numbers, we are looking to bet the +500 for him to find the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Cameron Brannagan Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+510

First

+1100

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-233

Shots

Over 1.5

+106

Under 1.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Sheffield United To Have Most Corners -161

Sheffield United have had a higher corner count in six consecutive games. We think that the value can be found by backing Sheffield United to have the most corners and we like the odds of -161.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Oxford

Total

8.60 3.10 5.50

Home

9.90 3.70 6.20

Away

10.00 3.00 7.00

Sheffield United

Total

10.70 6.80 3.90

Home

10.80 7.20 3.60

Away

9.90 5.60 4.30

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-111

Under 10.5

-128

Oxford Corners

Over 4.5

-110

Under 4.5

-125

Sheffield United Corners

Over 5.5

-100

Under 5.5

-138

Most Corners

1

+170

X

+700

2

-156

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Oxford vs Sheffield United Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The favourites are 44% likely to win according to the latest betting odds, with Sheffield United being priced at +128 to come away with a victory in this Championship encounter. If you want to wager on the underdog, Oxford United have been priced up at +205.

There’s sometimes a case for betting on the Draw No Bet market, with Sheffield United available at -156 for those who want insurance on their bet. The same applies to opponents Oxford at +115.

For those anticipating a low-scoring contest, Under 2.5 is the market leader for the Total Goals market. Punters anticipating that both teams will find the net are able to land -127 for the BTTS Yes option.

The top football betting sites have excellent coverage when it comes to all Championship matches. That means hundreds of markets from which to choose and something to suit everyone.

Full-Time Result

1

+205

X

+235

2

+128

Half-Time Result

1

+265

X

+110

2

+188

Double Chance

1X

-175

12

-333

X2

-294

Draw No Bet

1

+115

2

-156

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-120

2 Hcp -0.25

-103

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-137

Over 2.5

+107

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-127

No

-110

Favourite Tyrese Campbell is priced at +460 to be the first player on the scoresheet, while there’s also the chance to back him to score any time at odds of +230.

Tyrese Campbell (Sheff Utd)

First

+230

Anytime

+460

Thomas Cannon (Sheff Utd)

First

+310

Anytime

+750

Will Lankshear (Oxford)

First

+350

Anytime

+750

Gustavo Hamer (Sheff Utd)

First

+380

Anytime

+850

Chiedozie Ogbene (Sheff Utd)

First

+410

Anytime

+850

Mark Harris (Oxford)

First

+410

Anytime

+950

Sydie Peck (Sheff Utd)

First

+420

Anytime

+950

Andre Brooks (Sheff Utd)

First

+450

Anytime

+950

Przemyslaw Placheta (Oxford)

First

+450

Anytime

+950

Louie Barry (Sheff Utd)

First

+475

Anytime

+950

Tyler Goodrham (Oxford)

First

+500

Anytime

+1100

Brian De Keersmaecker (Oxford)

First

+500

Anytime

+1100

Siriki Dembele (Oxford)

First

+500

Anytime

+1200

Cameron Brannagan (Oxford)

First

+510

Anytime

+1100

Filip Krastev (Oxford)

First

+525

Anytime

+1150

Ehije Ukaki (Sheff Utd)

First

+525

Anytime

+1150

Tahith Chong (Sheff Utd)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Callum O'Hare (Sheff Utd)

First

+700

Anytime

+1400

Tom Davies (Sheff Utd)

First

+750

Anytime

+1700

Harrison Burrows (Sheff Utd)

First

+750

Anytime

+1700

Brodie Spencer (Oxford)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Mark McGuinness (Sheff Utd)

First

+800

Anytime

+1700

Will Vaulks (Oxford)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Sam Curtis (Sheff Utd)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2000

Alex Matos (Sheff Utd)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2000

Jack Currie (Oxford)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Hidde ter Avest (Oxford)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Greg Leigh (Oxford)

First

+1100

Anytime

+2200

Tyrese Campbell (Sheff Utd)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-116

Will Lankshear (Oxford)

Over 0.5

+108

Under 0.5

-185

Thomas Cannon (Sheff Utd)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-185

Gustavo Hamer (Sheff Utd)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-208

Cameron Brannagan (Oxford)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-233

Mark Harris (Oxford)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-250

Przemyslaw Placheta (Oxford)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-244

Chiedozie Ogbene (Sheff Utd)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-250

Filip Krastev (Oxford)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-270

Sydie Peck (Sheff Utd)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-278

Tyler Goodrham (Oxford)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-286

Siriki Dembele (Oxford)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-286

Louie Barry (Sheff Utd)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-294

Brian De Keersmaecker (Oxford)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-303

Andre Brooks (Sheff Utd)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-313

Ehije Ukaki (Sheff Utd)

Over 0.5

+215

Under 0.5

-385

Tahith Chong (Sheff Utd)

Over 0.5

+225

Under 0.5

-417

Callum O'Hare (Sheff Utd)

Over 0.5

+255

Under 0.5

-500

Brodie Spencer (Oxford)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-556

Will Vaulks (Oxford)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-588

Mark McGuinness (Sheff Utd)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-625

Sam Curtis (Sheff Utd)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-625

Harrison Burrows (Sheff Utd)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-667

Jack Currie (Oxford)

Over 0.5

+370

Under 0.5

-909

Greg Leigh (Oxford)

Over 0.5

+390

Under 0.5

-1000

Hidde ter Avest (Oxford)

Over 0.5

+400

Under 0.5

-1000

Tyrese Campbell (Sheff Utd)

Over 2.5

+108

Under 2.5

-

Thomas Cannon (Sheff Utd)

Over 1.5

-139

Under 1.5

-

Will Lankshear (Oxford)

Over 1.5

-189

Under 1.5

-

Gustavo Hamer (Sheff Utd)

Over 1.5

-127

Under 1.5

-

Mark Harris (Oxford)

Over 1.5

-112

Under 1.5

-

Sydie Peck (Sheff Utd)

Over 1.5

+135

Under 1.5

-

Przemyslaw Placheta (Oxford)

Over 1.5

+104

Under 1.5

-

Louie Barry (Sheff Utd)

Over 1.5

+125

Under 1.5

-

Tyler Goodrham (Oxford)

Over 1.5

+130

Under 1.5

-

Siriki Dembele (Oxford)

Over 1.5

+145

Under 1.5

-

Cameron Brannagan (Oxford)

Over 1.5

+106

Under 1.5

-

Filip Krastev (Oxford)

Over 1.5

+125

Under 1.5

-

Brian De Keersmaecker (Oxford)

Over 0.5

-233

Under 0.5

-

Harrison Burrows (Sheff Utd)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-

Mark McGuinness (Sheff Utd)

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

-

Oxford haven’t tasted victory at Kassam Stadium in the previous three matches. Gary Rowett's team have recorded four victories, four defeats and two draws in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.50.

Sheffield United have now lost three consecutive games on their travels. The Steel City club have collected six defeats and four victories in the last 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.30.

The most recent Kassam Stadium meeting saw Oxford claim a 1-0 win over Sheffield United.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Oxford Home Stats		4-2-4	2.50	1.00	1.50	4	6	3	7
Sheffield United Away Stats		4-0-6	2.30	1.00	1.30	5	5	3	7

• 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 Sheffield United Lineups & Team News

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