Sheffield Wednesday vs Oxford Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 25 Oct 2025

Championship Betting Preview: Sheffield Wednesday vs Oxford

Crisis club Sheffield Wednesday host Oxford in this Championship encounter at Hillsborough, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 25 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

We’ll chance Oxford +0.25 on the Asian Handicap and divide our stake between 0 and +0.5 when they meet Sheffield Wednesday. A win delivers a payout at -164 although a draw would still land a return.

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Sheffield Wednesday have received a 12-point deduction after entering administration amid ongoing financial difficulties, a move that opens the door for a potential sale of the club.

Wednesday were defeated last time out, making it three Championship losses on the spin. Hillsborough saw them beaten 1-0 at home to Middlesbrough. The Owls had three shots on target and 52% possession.

Oxford United have been beaten in successive Championship road games and the latest was at The Racecourse. Wrexham claimed a 1-0 win. Gary Rowett's team enjoyed 52% possession and had two shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was Oxford who came out on top when they last played Wednesday. At Hillsborough, a 1-0 away win was recorded. We’ve seen the previous 6 H2H meetings include three Oxford triumphs, two draws and one Wednesday win.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
23	Oxford	28	6	9	13	27	36	-9	27:36	27
24	Sheffield Wed	28	1	8	19	18	56	-38	18:56	-7

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Wednesday have 1 win, 6 losses and 3 draws, averaging 0.8 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 11.4 attempts. The Steel City side have averaged 46.4% possession and 5.8 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 2.1 goals from 5.8 shots on goal, 16.0 attempts and 5.8 corners.

The three top scorers are Jamal Lowe, George Brown and Barry Bannan, with these players all scoring 2 goals. Barry Bannan is the top assists maker with 2.

Oxford have 2 victories, 5 defeats and 3 draws, averaging 3.5 shots on goal, 13.1 attempts and 1.1 goals. The U's average 43.5% possession, 2.8 corners taken and 7.2 corners against them, while 1.3 goals have been conceded from 13.2 attempts and 4.0 shots on goal.

Will Lankshear has landed 3 goals, Cameron Brannagan 2, with Stanley Mills and two others scoring 1. Brian De Keersmaecker has had 3 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Sheffield Wednesday confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Joe Lumley (GK), Liam Palmer, Dominic Iorfa, Max Lowe, Sean Fusire, Yan Valery, Barry Bannan, Harry Amass, Svante Ingelsson, Bailey Cadamarteri, Jamal Lowe.

Oxford confirmed lineup (3-2-4-1): Jamie Cumming (GK), Michal Helik, Ben Davies, Ciaron Brown, Brodie Spencer, Jack Currie, Nik Prelec, Brian De Keersmaecker, Cameron Brannagan, Filip Krastev, Will Lankshear.

Sheffield Wednesday vs Oxford Prediction & Betting Tips

Step into Sheffield Wednesday vs Oxford with confidence as we bring you our main match prediction, projected scoreline, key corners betting angle, best player prop picks and a custom-built bet builder.

Match Prediction

Oxford have a good chance of winning this Championship clash and we’ll wager them on the Asian Handicap. Take the visitors at -164 with a +0.25 goal start in then expectation that they can perform well.

The team at Sportsgambler.com are right across the latest Championship injury news and the form guide also informs our football predictions. This data is combined with the latest stats.

Key Sheffield Wednesday vs Oxford league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Oxford in 11 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Wednesday in 7 consecutive games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Wednesday in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Wednesday in 18 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Wednesday in 5 of their last 6 games against Oxford.

According to the top bookies, our pick has a 62.1% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability close to 70%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Wednesday 1 - 2 Oxford

A 2-1 win in favor of Oxford is available at odds of +650. Correct score betting can be rewarding and you can also get plenty of entertainment with this option.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Will Lankshear Over 0.5 Shots On Target -147

Will Lankshear (Oxford) can be backed at -147 to record a minimum of 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 Will Lankshear Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+200

First

+400

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

-112

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Cameron Brannagan to Score +420

Cameron Brannagan (Oxford) has managed two goals in his past nine Championship matches away from home. It’s worth a gamble on the +420 for him to be Anytime Goalscorer as there’s plenty of juice in these betting odds.

Latest Cameron Brannagan Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+390

First

+850

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-227

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Corners Prediction

Oxford Under 4.5 Corners -103

The 4.5 corners line has not been covered by Oxford in their past five games, while Sheffield Wednesday have conceded 4.90 corners on average in their last 10 home matches. We’re anticipating Oxford to fall short of the line, with this Team Corners wager available at -103.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Wednesday

Total

11.60 5.80 5.80

Home

10.20 5.30 4.90

Away

11.10 3.80 7.30

Oxford

Total

10.00 2.80 7.20

Home

10.00 3.70 6.30

Away

9.30 2.80 6.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-132

Under 10.5

-109

Wednesday Corners

Over 5.5

-138

Under 5.5

-100

Oxford Corners

Over 4.5

+110

Under 4.5

-150

Most Corners

1

-182

X

+650

2

+180

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Sheffield Wednesday 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.

This Championship encounter sees Oxford United available at +155 and Sheffield Wednesday priced at +180 for the victory. If you want to back the game to finish level, the bookies have odds of +220 about the draw.

If you fancy Oxford but want money back if the game ends in a draw, then you can secure odds of -130. Alternatively, there’s the chance to wager on Wednesday at -109 on the Draw No Bet market.

A low-scoring contest will be anticipated by many and Under 2.5 Goals currently has the shortest odds. Punters anticipating that both teams will find the net are able to land -132 for the BTTS Yes option.

No matter what Championship match is taking place, you will find hundreds of markets being offered. Peruse the various choices that are presented at the leading football betting sites.

Full-Time Result

1

+180

X

+220

2

+155

Half-Time Result

1

+235

X

+116

2

+200

Double Chance

1X

-222

12

-333

X2

-263

Draw No Bet

1

-109

2

-130

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-152

2 Hcp -0.25

+112

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-132

Over 2.5

+102

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-132

No

-104

Will Lankshear is priced at +400 when it comes to First Goalscorer. He’s the favourite and also available at odds of +200 to find the net anytime.

Will Lankshear (Oxford)

First

+200

Anytime

+400

Bailey Cadamarteri (Wednesday)

First

+220

Anytime

+525

Jamal Lowe (Wednesday)

First

+230

Anytime

+500

Przemyslaw Placheta (Oxford)

First

+370

Anytime

+750

Cameron Brannagan (Oxford)

First

+390

Anytime

+850

Olaf Kobacki (Wednesday)

First

+400

Anytime

+850

Brian De Keersmaecker (Oxford)

First

+400

Anytime

+900

Siriki Dembele (Oxford)

First

+420

Anytime

+900

Filip Krastev (Oxford)

First

+430

Anytime

+900

Svante Ingelsson (Wednesday)

First

+525

Anytime

+1100

Brodie Spencer (Oxford)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Barry Bannan (Wednesday)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Will Vaulks (Oxford)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Michal Helik (Oxford)

First

+800

Anytime

+1600

Jack Currie (Oxford)

First

+850

Anytime

+1800

Harry Amass (Wednesday)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Dominic Iorfa (Wednesday)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Greg Leigh (Oxford)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2000

Bailey Cadamarteri (Wednesday)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

-102

Will Lankshear (Oxford)

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

-112

Jamal Lowe (Wednesday)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-167

Przemyslaw Placheta (Oxford)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-222

Cameron Brannagan (Oxford)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-227

Olaf Kobacki (Wednesday)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-227

Brian De Keersmaecker (Oxford)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-233

Filip Krastev (Oxford)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-250

Siriki Dembele (Oxford)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-263

Svante Ingelsson (Wednesday)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-345

Brodie Spencer (Oxford)

Over 0.5

+255

Under 0.5

-500

Barry Bannan (Wednesday)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-500

Will Vaulks (Oxford)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-556

Michal Helik (Oxford)

Over 0.5

+340

Under 0.5

-769

Harry Amass (Wednesday)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-833

Dominic Iorfa (Wednesday)

Over 0.5

+400

Under 0.5

-1667

Sheffield Wednesday are winless in the last nine games at Hillsborough. The Owls have clocked up six losses, three draws and one win in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 0.50 goals per match and conceding 1.90.

Oxford haven’t won any of their past three away games. Gary Rowett's team have recorded five losses, three draws and two wins in the previous 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 1.40.

In the last meeting at Hillsborough, Oxford defeated Wednesday by a 1-0 scoreline. Aside from one draw, Oxford have dominated the past 3 H2H meetings at Hillsborough with two victories.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Sheffield Wednesday Home Stats		1-3-6	2.40	0.50	1.90	4	6	4	6
Oxford Away Stats		2-3-5	2.60	1.20	1.40	5	5	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

Sheffield Wednesday vs Oxford Lineups & Team News

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