Preston vs Oxford Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 06 Mar 2026
Championship Betting Preview: Preston vs Oxford
Preston host Oxford at Deepdale, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Friday 6 March.
Oxford look like a great wager on the Asian Handicap against Preston. You can back the visitors at +0.5 at -128 which means a payout if they draw or win, with one of these outcomes on the cards.
Preston North End were defeated last time out. Deepdale saw them beaten at home to Millwall by a 2-0 scoreline. The Lilywhites had two shots on target and enjoyed 57% possession.
Oxford United secured a 2-1 home win over West Bromwich Albion at Kassam Stadium in their previous game. Matt Bloomfield's side had just 31% possession and recorded three shots on goal, with Stanley Mills and Will Lankshear on the scoresheet.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Preston won the most recent encounter between these teams. A 2-1 away victory was recorded against Oxford at Kassam Stadium. The previous 3 H2H matches have featured one Preston win, one Oxford victory and a draw.
| Championship | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Preston |
35 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 41 | 40 | 1 | 41:40 | 49 |
| 23 | Oxford |
35 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 31 | 47 | -16 | 31:47 | 32 |
2 wins, 5 losses and 3 draws, averaging 0.7 goals from 2.8 shots on goal and 9.1 attempts. Preston have had 44.5% possession and 4.4 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.5 goals from 4.5 shots on goal and 14.5 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 7.4 corners.
Top scorers are Lewis Dobbin and Alfie Devine on 2 goals, while Daniel Jebbison has racked up 1. Callum Lang is the leading assists maker with 2.
Oxford have 2 victories, 4 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 0.6 goals from 1.9 shots on goal and 8.3 attempts. The U's have averaged 37.7% possession, 3.7 corners awarded and 7.4 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.2 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 14.5 attempts.
Stanley Mills is the leading scorer along with five others, with 1 goals on the board each. The top assistors in the last 10 games are Jamie Donley, Cameron Brannagan and Stanley Mills who have all made 1.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Preston predicted lineup (3-5-2): David Cornell (GK), Odel Offiah, Lewis Gibson, Andrew Hughes, Brad Potts, Alistair McCann, Callum Lang, Ben Whiteman, Andrija Vukcevic, Lewis Dobbin, Daniel Jebbison.
Oxford predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Jamie Cumming (GK), Sam Long, Michal Helik, Ciaron Brown, Jack Currie, Yunus Konak, Cameron Brannagan, Stanley Mills, Jamie Donley, Myles Peart-Harris, Will Lankshear.
Preston vs Oxford Prediction & Betting Tips
We cover the key Preston vs Oxford betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, best corners pick, correct score selection, top player props and a bet builder tailored for value.
Match Prediction
Oxford +0.5 could be a value wager and we have the information to back this up. Bet them at -128 on the Asian Handicap when they clash with Preston and we feel confident of a payout.
Knowing the players that are injured give us a helping hand when putting together football betting tips. Once we’ve also looked at the Championship form guide, we use the available stats and make predictions.
Key Preston vs Oxford league stats:
If you go by the top bookies, there’s a 56.2% likelihood of our pick winning. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability somewhere between 60-65%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.
A bigger price can be landed by going down the Bet Builder route where Oxford to cover the line is one of several options. Add various legs until you’re satisfied with the odds.
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Correct Score Prediction
We think there’s a chance of a 1-1 draw and this can be backed at odds of +460. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.
Player Prop Picks
Myles Peart-Harris (Oxford) can be backed to score at +600. We believe that there is merit in backing him for an Anytime Goalscorer prop wager which means we need him to be on the scoresheet.
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Corners Prediction
The 9.5 Total Corners line has been covered in ten straight Oxford away matches, with the previous five Preston home games averaging 13.20 corners. There’s a chance to go over the Total Corners line and we’re confident this will happen, with odds of -128 available.
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Bet Builder Tips
A bet builder can provide entertainment and we’ve got Oxford with an Asian Handicap of +0.5, two or less goals to be registered accompanied by Over 9.5 corners.
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Preston vs Oxford 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.
With a 50% chance of winning according to the latest odds, Preston North End are favourites to prosper in this Championship encounter and they’re available at +102 with the bookies. Oxford United are operating at larger odds than the opposition and the underdogs can be wagered at +265.
Should you want to back Preston to win but want money back if the game ends level, then there is -227 available on the Draw No Bet market. Opponents Oxford have been chalked up at +150.
For the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 is the shortest price for this interesting contest. When it comes to BTTS betting, the market suggests that Both Teams to Score Yes and No are both equally as likely to happen.
The good news is that you can access hundreds of markets for any Championship match. All the leading football betting sites have a massive range of pre-match and In-Play betting options.
There’s the chance to back Milutin Osmajic at +450 to be the First Goalscorer. He’s the favourite and available at similar odds to find the net last instead.
Preston have finished with four draws, four defeats and two win in the previous 10 home games, scoring an average of 0.90 goals per match and conceding 1.20.
Oxford haven’t won any of their past four away games. Matt Bloomfield's side have recorded five defeats, four draws and one victory in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 0.70 goals per game and conceding 1.30.
It was a 1-1 draw when Preston last played Oxford at Deepdale.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Preston Home Stats |
2-4-4 | 2.10 | 0.90 | 1.20 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 6 | |
Oxford Away Stats |
1-4-5 | 2.00 | 0.70 | 1.30 | 4 | 6 | 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
Preston League Stats
Oxford League Stats
- 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 1 win, 5 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 0.70 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 0.60 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.70 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.40 corners awarded and 7.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.50 corners awarded and 6.90 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 11.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 12.40 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 3.70 corners awarded and 7.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.50 corners awarded and 9.00 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 11.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 12.50 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 9 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 44.50% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 47.50% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 37.70% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 39.40% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 0 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Preston this season are Lewis Dobbin (7), Alfie Devine (6), Daniel Jebbison (6)
- Top Assistors for Preston this season are Lewis Dobbin (5), Ben Whiteman (4), Alfie Devine (2)
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Preston vs Oxford Lineups & Team News
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Championship Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry | 35 | 21 | 8 | 6 | 72:38 | 71 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 35 | 19 | 9 | 7 | 54:35 | 66 |
| 3 | Ipswich | 34 | 18 | 9 | 7 | 60:34 | 63 |
| 4 | Millwall | 35 | 18 | 8 | 9 | 47:40 | 62 |
| 5 | Hull | 35 | 18 | 6 | 11 | 56:49 | 60 |
| 6 | Wrexham | 35 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 54:45 | 57 |
| 7 | Southampton | 35 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 57:46 | 53 |
| 8 | Derby | 35 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 52:46 | 51 |
| 9 | Watford | 35 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 45:41 | 51 |
| 10 | Bristol City | 35 | 14 | 8 | 13 | 48:44 | 50 |
| 11 | Preston | 35 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 41:40 | 49 |
| 12 | Birmingham | 35 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 46:46 | 49 |
| 13 | Sheffield Utd | 35 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 50:48 | 48 |
| 14 | Stoke | 35 | 13 | 8 | 14 | 39:34 | 47 |
| 15 | QPR | 35 | 13 | 8 | 14 | 46:54 | 47 |
| 16 | Swansea | 35 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 40:43 | 46 |
| 17 | Norwich | 35 | 13 | 6 | 16 | 47:44 | 45 |
| 18 | Charlton | 35 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 33:44 | 41 |
| 19 | Portsmouth | 34 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 34:44 | 39 |
| 20 | Blackburn | 35 | 10 | 8 | 17 | 33:46 | 38 |
| 21 | West Brom | 35 | 9 | 8 | 18 | 34:52 | 35 |
| 22 | Leicester | 35 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 47:56 | 34 |
| 23 | Oxford | 35 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 31:47 | 32 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wed | 35 | 1 | 8 | 26 | 21:71 | -7 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry | 17 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 36:13 | 42 |
| 2 | Ipswich | 18 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 34:12 | 41 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough | 17 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 26:12 | 35 |
| 4 | Millwall | 18 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 26:21 | 33 |
| 5 | Watford | 18 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 26:19 | 32 |
| 6 | Swansea | 18 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 26:19 | 32 |
| 7 | Birmingham | 17 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 31:18 | 31 |
| 8 | Southampton | 17 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 26:14 | 30 |
| 9 | Wrexham | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 33:28 | 30 |
| 10 | Hull | 18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 28:28 | 30 |
| 11 | Preston | 18 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 22:20 | 27 |
| 12 | Sheffield Utd | 17 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 28:20 | 26 |
| 13 | QPR | 17 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 29:26 | 26 |
| 14 | Stoke | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 23:17 | 25 |
| 15 | Bristol City | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 28:24 | 25 |
| 16 | Charlton | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 17:18 | 25 |
| 17 | Derby | 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 24:24 | 24 |
| 18 | West Brom | 17 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 19:22 | 24 |
| 19 | Portsmouth | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 18:17 | 22 |
| 20 | Leicester | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 23:25 | 22 |
| 21 | Norwich | 17 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 19:22 | 19 |
| 22 | Oxford | 17 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 15:23 | 18 |
| 23 | Blackburn | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 17:24 | 17 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wed | 18 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 9:38 | 4 |
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