Stevenage vs Oxford Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 22 Aug 2026

Stevenage vs Oxford Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Under 2.5 Goals @ -154

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We think Stevenage and Oxford are on course for a low-scoring contest. On this basis, we will visit the Total Goals market where Under 2.5 can be wagered at attractive odds of -154.

Scroll down to view our Stevenage vs Oxford betting preview, where we break down our main match prediction in full, followed by our correct score prediction, player prop picks and bet builder tips.

Stevenage vs Oxford Preview

Stevenage meet Oxford at Lamex Stadium, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 22 August.

Stevenage played out a 1-1 draw when last in action. This was on the road at Pirelli Stadium against Burton Albion.

Oxford United drew 2-2 in their previous game. This was at home against Milton Keynes Dons at Kassam Stadium.

H2H: Teams Drew 1-1 in Previous H2H Clash

The most recent clash between the teams saw Stevenage draw 1-1 away to Oxford at Kassam Stadium.

League One		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
7	Oxford	9	5	3	1	18	10	8	18:10	18
9	Stevenage	10	4	3	3	15	10	5	15:10	15

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Confirmed Lineups

Stevenage confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Filip Marschall (GK), Terence Vancooten, Carl Piergianni, Lewis Freestone, Jasper Pattenden, Louis Thompson, Daniel Phillips, Saxon Earley, Dan Kemp, Jamie Reid, Josh Magennis.

Oxford confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Jamie Cumming (GK), Peter Kioso, Michal Helik, Ciaron Brown, Jack Currie, Jamie McDonnell, Cameron Brannagan, Aidomo Emakhu, Louie Sibley, Siriki Dembele, Mark Harris.

Main Match Prediction

There’s a definite case for selecting Under 2.5 when it comes to this League One showdown. The sides could be set to contest an encounter with few goals and we’re looking to snap up the price of -154.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 6 Stevenage games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Stevenage games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 15 of the last 20 Stevenage games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Oxford games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Oxford games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Oxford games on the road.

The League One experts at Sportsgambler.com have a strong handle when it comes to injuries and suspensions. The recent form also helps to shape our football predictions, with this being cross-referenced with the latest numbers.

According to the top betting sites, our pick has a 60.6% chance of landing a return. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success between 65-70%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

If you’re searching for a bigger price, then one option is to back Under 2.5 Goals as part of a Total Goals & Both Teams to Score bet. Combining this pick with BTTS No generates bigger odds.

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Correct Score Prediction

Stevenage 1 - 1 Oxford

Let’s go for the game to end in a 1-1 scoreline, a wager which is available at +400. Correct score betting provides plenty of excitement and a potentially bigger return if you win.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Mark Harris to Score +440

Mark Harris (Oxford) has netted two goals in his past nine league games. We believe this is the best of the player props, with a healthy +440 available when it comes to betting him to score at any time.

Latest Mark Harris Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+420

First

+900

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Stevenage 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.

You can get betting odds of +160 for Stevenage winning this League One clash and the bookies have Oxford United available at +175. If you want to back the draw, it’s on offer at +220.

Stevenage are +112 at -0.25 on the Asian Handicap and this gives you a half stake refund in the event of a draw. However, you get a full payout on your wager if they manage to beat Oxford.

For those expecting a low-scoring contest, Under 2.5 is the market leader on the Total Goals market. For those anticipating both sides finding the net, then BTTS Yes might prove attractive. Alternatively, you can wager BTTS No.

Hundreds of markets are made available when it comes to League One games, with the best football betting sites leaving no stone unturned in terms of available options.

Full-Time Result

1

+160

X

+220

2

+175

Half-Time Result

1

+205

X

-100

2

+220

Double Chance

1X

-263

12

-333

X2

-233

Draw No Bet

1

-128

2

-112

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+112

2 Hcp +0.25

-161

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-159

Over 2.5

+110

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-123

No

-116

Jamie Reid can be backed to find the net anytime at +195, with +420 available that the market leader scores the first goal.

Jamie Reid (Stevenage)

First

+420

Anytime

+195

Dan Kemp (Stevenage)

First

+550

Anytime

+250

Josh Magennis (Stevenage)

First

+600

Anytime

+270

Cameron Brannagan (Oxford)

First

+650

Anytime

+320

Louie Sibley (Oxford)

First

+850

Anytime

+420

Mark Harris (Oxford)

First

+900

Anytime

+420

Siriki Dembele (Oxford)

First

+850

Anytime

+425

Tyler Goodrham (Oxford)

First

+950

Anytime

+430

Aidomo Emakhu (Oxford)

First

+900

Anytime

+440

Brian De Keersmaecker (Oxford)

First

+1100

Anytime

+500

Jamie McDonnell (Oxford)

First

+1300

Anytime

+650

Jordan Roberts (Stevenage)

First

+1300

Anytime

+650

Jasper Pattenden (Stevenage)

First

+1500

Anytime

+750

Daniel Phillips (Stevenage)

First

+1500

Anytime

+750

Ruben Roosken (Oxford)

First

+1600

Anytime

+750

Brodie Spencer (Oxford)

First

+1800

Anytime

+850

Terence Vancooten (Stevenage)

First

+1800

Anytime

+900

Michal Helik (Oxford)

First

+2000

Anytime

+950

Carl Piergianni (Stevenage)

First

+2000

Anytime

+950

Peter Kioso (Oxford)

First

+2000

Anytime

+1000

Luther James-Wildin (Stevenage)

First

+2000

Anytime

+1100

Louis Thompson (Stevenage)

First

+2000

Anytime

+1100

Dan Butler (Stevenage)

First

+2000

Anytime

+1100

Jordan Houghton (Stevenage)

First

+2200

Anytime

+1100

Jack Currie (Oxford)

First

+2000

Anytime

+1150

Ciaron Brown (Oxford)

First

+2200

Anytime

+1150

Frankie Kent (Oxford)

First

+2200

Anytime

+1200

Lewis Freestone (Stevenage)

First

+2200

Anytime

+1200

Stats: Last 10 League matches only.
Stevenage have finished with seven wins, two losses and one draw in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 0.70.

Oxford are winless over their previous four games on their travels. The U's have finished with five defeats, three draws and two wins in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 0.90 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

Oxford beat Stevenage 3-1 when they last met at Lamex Stadium.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Stevenage Home Stats		7-1-2	1.90	1.20	0.70	4	6	4	6
Oxford Away Stats		2-3-5	2.30	0.90	1.40	5	5	5	5

• 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

Stevenage vs Oxford Lineups & Team News

Be prepared — check the Stevenage vs Oxford team news before wagering. We’ll keep you posted with predicted and confirmed lineups for League One and all current injury news.

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