Sheffield United face Oxford United in the Championship on Sunday afternoon.
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Our 3 Predictions For Oxford United vs Sheffield United
- 1st Prediction: Sheffield United to win 4/5
- 2nd Prediction: Sheffield United to win and both teams to score: no 19/10
- 3rd Prediction: Tyrese Campbell to score at any time 4/1
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1st Prediction For Oxford United vs Sheffield United: Sheffield United to win 4/5
Despite Sheffield United being the league-leaders and Oxford United sitting in relatively miserable 19th place, the bookmakers odds on a victory for Chris Wilder’s side are not as bad as they could have been, perhaps due to Oxford United’s relatively good form at the Kassam Stadium. This means that it may still be fruitful to predict a victory for Chris Wilder’s side. The Blades are one of the most in form teams in the Championship, having won four of their last five games despite playing relatively difficult fixtures against Coventry City, Bristol City and Sheffield Wednesday. The last time Chris Wilder’s men lost in the league was over a month ago against Leeds united and they have not lost on their travels since New Year’s Day. Although they have been good against the teams in a similar position to them in the table, Oxford United have struggled against the Championship’s top four, picking up just one point in their games against Sheffield United, Leeds United, Burnley FC and Sunderland AFC so far.
2nd Prediction For Oxford United vs Sheffield United: Sheffield United to win and both teams to score: no 19/10
Those looking for a riskier, but slightly more fruitful, prediction should consider predicting Sheffield United to win whilst also keeping a clean sheet. Oxford United’s attack has been quite poor this season. The U’s average just one goal per game, the 17th-best record in the league, and even this statistic flatters them. Gary Rowett’s side have created the second-least xG, the fourth-least big chances and had the third-least shots on target per 90 of any team in the Championship this season and their second-highest goalscorer in the league is left-back Gregory Leigh. Not only is Oxford United’s attack very poor, but Sheffield United’s defence is also very good. The Blades have the third-best defensive record in the league as they have conceded just 29 goals in their 39 Championship games. They have also conceded the third-least xG and kept the third-most clean sheets of any Championship side.
3rd Prediction For Oxford United vs Sheffield United: Tyrese Campbell to score at any time 4/1
The in-form attacker heading into Saturday’s game is Tyrese Campbell and it would be foolhardy to not predict the 25-year-old to score given his recent form and the relatively favourable odds which the bookmakers are offering. The striker joined the Blades on a free transfer after a disappointing 2023/24 campaign at Stoke City and initially found himself warming the bench at Bramall Lane. But, he has found fitness and form in recent weeks and this has seen him score four goals in his last five appearances, including the only goal in a one-nil victory over Preston North End. These recent goals have taken Campbell’s total goal tally for the season to 10 goals in just 27 Championship appearances, making it the most prolific season of his career to date, and he will be eager to continue his good run of form on Saturday.
Best Odds For Oxford United vs Sheffield United
| Bookmaker | Cardiff City | Draw | Sheffield United |
| 10Bet | 3/1 | 47/20 | 91/100 |
| Cosmobet | 31/10 | 21/10 | 9/10 |
| Myriadplay | 16/5 | 23/10 | 4/5 |
Full Preview Of The Game: Last Results And Head-To-Head
Oxford United are currently embroiled in the Championship relegation battle as they have accumulated just 42 points from their 39 league games. They currently sit in 19th place, but are just four points away from the relegation zone and are in much worse form than the teams currently occupying 22nd and 23rd place. This gap could grow even closer depending on the outcome of Derby County’s game against Preston North End. Gary Rowett will know that his side maintaining their good home form over the last few games will be pivotal if they are to stand any chance of survival.
Sheffield United’s aspiration’s to win the Championship were dealt a major blow as the suffered a three-one defeat at the hands of Leeds United in late February, but the Blades have been near faultless since then which has seen them ascend to the summit. They have accumulated a staggering 83 points from their 39 games and are still in very good form having won four of their last five matches. Chris Wilder’s men have a lot of favourable fixtures in the run-in and, if they are able to win all of them, the potentially title-defining game against Burnley in late-April may not even matter.
Sheffield United are becoming a major bogey side for Oxford United, who have failed to even register a draw in their five matches against the Blades. The meeting between the two clubs earlier in the season saw Chris Wilder’s team emerge as resounding three-nil victors.
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Where To Watch Oxford United vs Sheffield United
Where can I watch the game, either on TV or in-person?
- Location: Kassam Stadium, Oxford
- Date: April 5th 2025
- TV Channel: N/A due to 3pm blackout rule
Probable Lineups For Oxford United vs Sheffield United
What sort of side will each manager put out ahead of this clash? My football predictions experience envisages the following;
Predicted Oxford United Lineup
- Lineup: J. Cumming; H. ter Avest, M. Helik, B. Nelson, C. Brown, W. Vaulks, A. Matos, P. Placheta, S. Dembele, T. Goodrham, M. Harris
- Injured/Suspended: Nelson, E. Moore, G. Leigh, M. Woltman (all injured)
- Manager: Gary Rowett
Predicted Sheffield United Lineup
- Lineup: M. Cooper, F. Seriki, A. Ahmedhodzic, J. Robinson, H. Burrows, S. Peck, H. Choudhury, G. Hamer, R. Brewster, B. Brereton Diaz, T. Campbell
- Suspended/Injured: O. Arblaster, R. Norrington-Davies, T. Davies, H. Clarke (all injured)
- Coach: Chris Wilder
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