Oxford vs Southampton Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 26 Dec 2025

Championship Betting Preview: Oxford vs Southampton

Oxford square off against Southampton at Kassam Stadium, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Friday 26 December.

Oxford and Southampton both look capable of scoring when it comes to this contest, with readers recommended to visit the Both Teams to Score market and wager BTTS Yes at an appealing -147.

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Oxford United have been defeated in back-to-back Championship games. On the road, they recently suffered a 1-0 loss against Charlton Athletic at The Valley. The U's had 47% possession and managed one shot on target.

Southampton drew 1-1 against Coventry City in their previous game. This was on home soil at St. Mary's. Tonda Eckert's side had the lion’s share of the ball recording 60% possession and seven shots on goal, while Nathan Wood was on the scoresheet.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
14	Southampton	31	11	10	10	44	41	3	44:41	43
23	Oxford	31	6	10	15	28	41	-13	28:41	28

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1 win, 5 losses and 4 draws, averaging 0.9 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 12.4 attempts. Oxford have had 43.7% possession and 4.8 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.6 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 15.2 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 8.1 corners.

Top goalscorer Przemyslaw Placheta has found the net 2 times, with Brian De Keersmaecker, Ciaron Brown, Mark Harris and Filip Krastev scoring 1 each. The top assist makers are Nik Prelec, Michal Helik and Brian De Keersmaecker, all of whom have 1 on the board.

Southampton have 6 victories, 3 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 2.3 goals from 5.7 shots on goal and 14.2 attempts. The Saints have averaged 54.2% possession, 5.5 corners taken and 5.9 corners against, while conceding 1.4 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 14.6 attempts.

Adam Armstrong got 7 goals, Finn Azaz notched 6, while Ryan Manning and two other players scored 2. Adam Armstrong has been the top assist maker with 4 in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Oxford confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Jamie Cumming (GK), Brodie Spencer, Michal Helik, Ciaron Brown, Jack Currie, Brian De Keersmaecker, Luke Harris, Przemyslaw Placheta, Tyler Goodrham, Stanley Mills, Nik Prelec.

Southampton confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Gavin Bazunu (GK), Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Nathan Wood, Jack Stephens, Tom Fellows, Caspar Jander, Flynn Downes, Ryan Manning, Finn Azaz, Leo Scienza, Adam Armstrong.

Oxford vs Southampton Prediction & Betting Tips

Get ahead of the game with our Oxford vs Southampton betting rundown, featuring our trusted match prediction, likely score outcome, corners betting edge, standout player prop plays and a fully loaded bet builder.

Match Prediction

Goals could be scored by both teams in this Championship clash and that means heading to the Both Teams to Score market. We really like the -147 when it comes to the BTTS Yes selection.

In order to come up with the best football predictions, we like to know the Championship team news and study the latest form. There are also plenty of numbers to crunch from the available stats.

Key Oxford vs Southampton league stats:

• BTTS Yes has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Oxford games at home.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Oxford games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 3 straight Oxford games at home.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 11 straight Southampton games on the road.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 16 of the last 20 Southampton games.

The betting odds at the top bookies suggest our pick carries a 59.5% chance of winning. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 65-70%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

There’s an opportunity to get a slightly bigger price for your BTTS Yes selection by combining it with Over 2.5 on the Total Goals & Both Teams to Score market. With this wager, you need at least three goals along with both teams scoring.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Oxford 1 - 1 Southampton

There are attractive odds of +480 when it comes to a 1-1 draw being played out. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Leo Scienza Over 0.5 Shots On Target -159

Leo Scienza (Southampton) is available at -159 to have at least one shot on goal. Those wanting to back him should certainly look at the Shots on Target betting odds available.

Latest Leo Scienza Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+220

First

+525

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-103

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Finn Azaz to Score +240

Finn Azaz (Southampton) has scored six goals in his past ten Championship games. We believe that there is merit in backing him for an Anytime Goalscorer prop wager at +240 which means we need to him to be on the scoresheet.

Latest Finn Azaz Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+230

First

+575

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-132

Under 0.5

-133

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Corners Prediction

Oxford Over 3.5 Corners -147

Oxford have been awarded an average of 7.20 corners in the past five home matches, while Southampton have yielded a corner average of 7.20 in their last five away games. We’re expecting plenty of Oxford corners and that the Team Corners line is going to be covered, with odds of -147 available.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Oxford

Total

12.90 4.80 8.10

Home

11.50 4.70 6.80

Away

11.70 3.50 8.20

Southampton

Total

11.40 5.50 5.90

Home

10.70 6.40 4.30

Away

9.50 4.50 5.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-114

Under 10.5

-125

Oxford Corners

Over 3.5

-161

Under 3.5

+114

Southampton Corners

Over 6.5

+108

Under 6.5

-154

Most Corners

1

+215

X

+700

2

-222

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Oxford vs Southampton 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.

Southampton are forecasted to be the most likely winner in this Championship encounter. The -115 for them coming out on top suggests a 53% probability based on their latest betting odds. At +295, Oxford United are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

Southampton are -118 on the Asian Handicap -0.5 which is the same as a victory on the Full-Time Result. The alternative is to oppose the favourites and get the draw onside by going for Oxford +0.5 at -111 instead.

The Over 2.5 option is currently favourite on the Total Goals betting market. If you think both teams will score, then you can back BTTS Yes at -154.

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Full-Time Result

1

+295

X

+260

2

-115

Half-Time Result

1

+310

X

+135

2

+135

Double Chance

1X

-118

12

-385

X2

-455

Draw No Bet

1

+175

2

-263

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

-111

2 Hcp -0.5

-118

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+102

Over 2.5

-132

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-154

No

+112

Those interested in Adam Armstrong to find the net anytime are able to get +130. There is the chance to back the favourite to score the first goal at odds of +350.

Adam Armstrong (Southampton)

First

+130

Anytime

+350

Ross Cameron Stewart (Southampton)

First

+210

Anytime

+550

Leo Scienza (Southampton)

First

+220

Anytime

+525

Damion Downs (Southampton)

First

+230

Anytime

+550

Finn Azaz (Southampton)

First

+230

Anytime

+575

Cameron Archer (Southampton)

First

+230

Anytime

+600

Will Lankshear (Oxford)

First

+230

Anytime

+600

Tom Fellows (Southampton)

First

+380

Anytime

+950

Ryan Fraser (Southampton)

First

+420

Anytime

+1050

Mark Harris (Oxford)

First

+440

Anytime

+1150

Shea Charles (Southampton)

First

+475

Anytime

+1200

Cameron Brannagan (Oxford)

First

+475

Anytime

+1200

Ole Romeny (Oxford)

First

+475

Anytime

+1100

Filip Krastev (Oxford)

First

+500

Anytime

+1300

Brian De Keersmaecker (Oxford)

First

+500

Anytime

+1400

Caspar Jander (Southampton)

First

+525

Anytime

+1500

Elias Jelert (Southampton)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Mads Roerslev Rasmussen (Southampton)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Brodie Spencer (Oxford)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Luke Harris (Oxford)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Nathan Wood (Southampton)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Will Vaulks (Oxford)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Ryan Manning (Southampton)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Flynn Downes (Southampton)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Adam Armstrong (Southampton)

Over 0.5

-286

Under 0.5

+150

Leo Scienza (Southampton)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-103

Will Lankshear (Oxford)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-112

Ross Cameron Stewart (Southampton)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-114

Damion Downs (Southampton)

Over 0.5

-139

Under 0.5

-125

Cameron Archer (Southampton)

Over 0.5

-139

Under 0.5

-125

Finn Azaz (Southampton)

Over 0.5

-132

Under 0.5

-133

Tom Fellows (Southampton)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-244

Mark Harris (Oxford)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-270

Cameron Brannagan (Oxford)

Over 0.5

+148

Under 0.5

-278

Ole Romeny (Oxford)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-286

Ryan Fraser (Southampton)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-286

Brian De Keersmaecker (Oxford)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-313

Filip Krastev (Oxford)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-345

Shea Charles (Southampton)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-357

Caspar Jander (Southampton)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-455

Brodie Spencer (Oxford)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-588

Luke Harris (Oxford)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-625

Will Vaulks (Oxford)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-714

Nathan Wood (Southampton)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-714

Elias Jelert (Southampton)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-769

Oxford have finished with four draws, four defeats and two win in the previous 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.10 goals per match and conceding 2.00.

Southampton have managed five losses, three victories and two draws in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.80 goals per game and conceding 1.90.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Oxford Home Stats		2-4-4	3.10	1.10	2.00	7	3	6	4
Southampton Away Stats		3-2-5	3.70	1.80	1.90	9	1	10	0

• 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 Southampton Lineups & Team News

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