Oxford vs Wrexham Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 21 Apr 2026

Championship Betting Preview: Oxford vs Wrexham

Third-from-bottom Oxford go head-to-head with play-off hopefuls Wrexham at Kassam Stadium, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Tuesday 21 April.

Oxford +0.25 on the Asian Handicap could be the way forward at -147. They should be able to avoid defeat against Wrexham, with our stake split between 0 and +0.5, meaning a victory is the desired outcome.

Oxford United were defeated in their last game. Away from home, they suffered a 1-0 loss against Derby County at Pride Park. Matt Bloomfield's team ended up with just 33% possession and didn’t have any shots on target.

Wrexham secured a 2-0 home win over Stoke City at The Racecourse in their previous game. The Red Dragons were 53% in the possession stakes and had four shots on goal, with George Thomason and Josh Windass finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 1-0 for home side Wrexham when they last faced Oxford, with the encounter taking place at The Racecourse.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
7	Wrexham	46	19	14	13	69	65	4	69:65	71
22	Oxford	46	11	14	21	45	59	-14	45:59	47

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Oxford have 4 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 10.9 attempts and 3.6 shots on goal. The U's have averaged 35.9% possession and 4.9 corners per game, conceding 1.1 goals and 6.1 corners from 12.9 attempts and 3.5 shots on goal.

Top scorer Will Lankshear has found the net 3 times, with Cameron Brannagan and Ciaron Brown getting 2 apiece. The top assist makers are Michal Helik, Cameron Brannagan and Stanley Mills, all of whom have 2 on the board.

Wrexham have 5 victories, 4 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 1.4 goals from 2.8 shots on goal and 9.0 attempts. The Welsh side have averaged 49.6% possession, 4.3 corners awarded and 5.5 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.6 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 11.1 attempts.

Josh Windass has top scored with 4, while Sam Smith, Max Cleworth and Nathan Broadhead are next on 2. Lewis O'Brien, Issa Kabore and Callum Doyle have been the top assists providers with 2 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Oxford confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Jamie Cumming (GK), Sam Long, Michal Helik, Ciaron Brown, Brodie Spencer, Jamie McDonnell, Yunus Emre Konak, Stanley Mills, Cameron Brannagan, Myles Peart-Harris, Will Lankshear.

Wrexham confirmed lineup (3-5-1-1): Danny Ward (GK), Dominic Hyam, Dan Scarr, Callum Doyle, Ryan Longman, George Dobson, Matthew James, Oliver Rathbone, George Thomason, Josh Windass, Sam Smith.

Oxford vs Wrexham Prediction & Betting Tips

We dive into the top Oxford vs Wrexham betting angles, including our main match prediction, correct score play, corners market tip, standout player prop picks and a bet builder tailored for value.

Match Prediction

When Oxford line up for this Championship game, we will back them at -147 on the Asian Handicap +0.25. We think the hosts are more than capable of avoiding defeat and might be able to land a win.

Our football experts study the form, while injuries and suspensions can also affect the potential outcome. Before coming up with a verdict, we combine this data with the latest Championship stats.

Key Oxford vs Wrexham league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Oxford in 5 consecutive games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Oxford in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Oxford in 14 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Wrexham in 12 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Wrexham in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Wrexham in 2 consecutive games on the road.

The best football bookies are estimating that there is a 59.5% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, we think that the probability sits between 65-70% taking all factors into consideration. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Oxford 2 - 1 Wrexham

Let’s go for the U's to win 2-1, a bet which is available at +700. Correct score betting provides plenty of excitement and a potentially bigger return if you win.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Cameron Brannagan to Score +320

Cameron Brannagan (Oxford) has netted two goals in his past five Championship games on home soil. Based on the stats, we are happy to back the +320 when it comes to him finding the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Cameron Brannagan Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+300

First

+700

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Corners Prediction

Under 10.5 Corners -143

The 10.5 Total Corners line has not been covered in four straight Wrexham games, with the previous ten Oxford home matches averaging 9.00 corners. There is value when it comes to going under the Total Corners line and this is available at -143.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Oxford

Total

11.00 4.90 6.10

Home

9.00 4.00 5.00

Away

12.20 3.70 8.50

Wrexham

Total

9.80 4.30 5.50

Home

8.70 4.40 4.30

Away

9.70 4.50 5.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-130

Under 9.5

-110

Oxford Corners

Over 4.5

-125

Under 4.5

-112

Wrexham Corners

Over 4.5

-130

Under 4.5

-110

Most Corners

1

+102

X

+650

2

-102

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Oxford vs Wrexham 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.

If you’re looking to wager Wrexham to secure victory in the Championship, then the bookmakers have chalked them up at +190. Oxford United are on offer at betting odds of +140 and the draw is +230.

For those wanting to reduce their risk, Oxford are -147 on the Draw No Bet market. This means a refund if the game ends level, with Wrexham being priced up at +102 with the same money back guarantee.

Under 2.5 Goals is operating at the shortest price for those anticipating two or less goals. An alternative angle is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been chalked up at -133.

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Full-Time Result

1

+140

X

+230

2

+190

Half-Time Result

1

+195

X

+112

2

+245

Double Chance

1X

-270

12

-333

X2

-192

Draw No Bet

1

-147

2

+102

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+104

2 Hcp +0.25

-135

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-133

Over 2.5

-102

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-133

No

-103

Sam Smith can be backed to find the net anytime at +180. There is the chance to back the market leader to score the first goal at +450.

Sam Smith (Wrexham)

First

+180

Anytime

+450

Will Lankshear (Oxford)

First

+200

Anytime

+500

Kieffer Moore (Wrexham)

First

+220

Anytime

+550

Bailey Cadamarteri (Wrexham)

First

+290

Anytime

+700

Cameron Brannagan (Oxford)

First

+300

Anytime

+700

Josh Windass (Wrexham)

First

+310

Anytime

+800

Jamie Donley (Oxford)

First

+320

Anytime

+750

Nathan Broadhead (Wrexham)

First

+380

Anytime

+950

Oliver Rathbone (Wrexham)

First

+390

Anytime

+950

Mark Harris (Oxford)

First

+390

Anytime

+950

Myles Peart-Harris (Oxford)

First

+400

Anytime

+950

Aidomo Emakhu (Oxford)

First

+430

Anytime

+1100

Ole Romeny (Oxford)

First

+450

Anytime

+1100

Przemyslaw Placheta (Oxford)

First

+480

Anytime

+1200

Yunus Konak (Oxford)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Will Vaulks (Oxford)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Ryan Longman (Wrexham)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Brodie Spencer (Oxford)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

George Thomason (Wrexham)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Matty James (Wrexham)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Issa Kabore (Wrexham)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Stats: Championship matches only
Oxford haven’t tasted defeat in five consecutive matches at Kassam Stadium. The U's have clocked up four draws, three victories and three defeats in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 0.70 goals per match and conceding 0.90.

Wrexham have clocked up six wins, two draws and two defeats in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.60 goals per match and conceding 1.30.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Oxford Home Stats		3-4-3	1.60	0.70	0.90	2	8	3	7
Wrexham Away Stats		6-2-2	2.90	1.60	1.30	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 Wrexham Lineups & Team News

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