Preston vs Oxford Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 04 Jan 2025

Lilywhites Look Set for Victory

Preston look like a spot of value at -120 when it comes to the Full-Time Result market. The home team should be able to deliver a victory against Oxford based on the information available.

Oxford 3-1 Winners in Previous H2H

Preston North End have landed back-to-back home victories. In their last game, it was a 3-1 road defeat against West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns. Paul Heckingbottom's men had 53% of possession and five shots on target, while Ryan Ledson bagged the goal.

Oxford United have triumphed in their previous three games. The latest was on the road where Millwall were beaten 1-0 at The Den. The U's managed two shots on goal and had 45% possession, with Ruben Rodrigues scoring the winner in the 57th minute.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Oxford had the upper hand in the previous clash between these sides. At Kassam Stadium, they recorded a 3-1 home victory over Preston.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
13	Oxford	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
15	Preston	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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Preston have 3 wins, 2 losses and 5 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 7.3 attempts. The Lilywhites have averaged 45.7% possession and 4.2 corners per match, conceding 1.0 goals and 5.2 corners from 3.5 shots on goal and 7.9 attempts.

Top scorer Emil Riis Jakobsen has found the net 4 times, with Sam Greenwood, Brad Potts and Milutin Osmajic getting 2 each. Milutin Osmajic has recorded the most assists with 2.

Oxford have won 3, lost 6 and drawn 1, averaging 3.4 shots on goal, 6.9 attempts and 1.0 goals. Gary Rowett's team average 42.7% possession, 4.5 corners taken and 6.3 corners against them, while 2.2 goals have been conceded from 11.3 attempts and 6.2 shots on goal.

We’ve seen Ciaron Brown, Przemyslaw Placheta and Gregory Leigh score 2 goals each. Tyler Goodrham has been the top assist maker with 3 in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Preston confirmed lineup (3-4-1-2): Freddie Woodman (GK), Jordan Storey, Liam Lindsay, Andrew Hughes, Duane Holmes, Kaine Kesler-Hayden, Alistair McCann, Ben Whiteman, Sam Greenwood, Emil Riis Jakobsen, Will Keane.

Oxford confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Jamie Cumming (GK), Peter Kioso, Sam Long, Ciaron Brown, Gregory Leigh, Will Vaulks, Cameron Brannagan, Matthew Phillips, Ruben Rodrigues, Tyler Goodrham, Mark Harris.

Preston vs Oxford Prediction & Betting Tips

Preston have the capability of securing a victory when they line up in this Championship game. For this reason, we are going to take betting odds of -120 with a large degree of confidence.

The latest team news and current form are always useful information when it comes to providing football tips. It’s also important to pay attention to the available stats so that we make the best predictions.

Key Preston vs Oxford league stats:

• Preston have won 2 consecutive games at home.
• Oxford have lost 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• Oxford have lost 8 of their last 11 games on the road.

Preston to Win Probability

According to the bookies, our pick has a 54.6% chance of landing a return. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

You can choose an alternative if you want bigger odds about a win for Preston. The Double Result market allows you to wager on them to lead at the halfway stage too.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Preston 1 - 0 Oxford

A 1-0 win in favor of Preston is available at odds of +510. Correct score betting can be rewarding and you can also get plenty of entertainment with this option.

Corners Prediction

Preston Under 6.5 Corners -150

Preston have not covered the 6.5 corners line in seven consecutive games, with Oxford conceding under 6.5 corners in their past four matches. We expect Preston to fall short and this Team Corners wager can be backed at -150.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Preston

Total

9.40 4.20 5.20

Home

9.40 5.00 4.40

Away

9.60 4.00 5.60

Oxford

Total

10.80 4.50 6.30

Home

10.90 3.80 7.10

Away

9.70 3.50 6.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-100

Under 10.5

-138

Preston Corners

Over 6.5

+110

Under 6.5

-150

Oxford Corners

Over 3.5

-150

Under 3.5

+110

Most Corners

1

-222

X

+600

2

+205

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Preston vs Oxford Odds

With the bookies giving them a 53% probability of winning, Preston North End might become a popular accumulator pick at their current betting odds. That is reflected in their -111 price of winning this Championship clash. Oxford United are the outsiders at +320 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

If you think there will be two goals or less during the ninety minutes, then Under 2.5 Goals is a potential option.

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Full-Time Result

1

-111

X

+230

2

+320

Half-Time Result

1

+162.5

X

+105

2

+375

Double Chance

1X

-450

12

-300

X2

-110

Draw No Bet

1

-275

2

+200

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-105

2 Hcp +0.5

-105

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-150

Over 2.5

+120

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-100

No

-138

Preston vs Oxford Lineups & Team News

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

We’ve got details of the Championship squads so that you know every player on the roster.

Preston North End Team Page Oxford United Team Page