Preston vs Oxford United prediction & betting tips – 04/01/2025

Match Facts

The upcoming match between Preston and Oxford United is set for January 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM. The venue for this encounter is Deepdale in Preston, England. B. Toner has been appointed as the referee for this match.

• The probability of winning for Preston is 21%. The probability of a draw between Preston and Oxford United is 27%. The probability of winning for Oxford United is 53%.
• Our calculations suggest a 75% chance that both teams will find the back of the net, with a 25% possibility that at least one side will keep a clean sheet.
• There's a 35% likelihood of seeing more than 2.5 goals in this encounter, while the odds of a lower-scoring affair (under 2.5 goals) stand at 65%.
• The most recent encounter between these two sides took place on August 31, 2024, where Preston won against Oxford United with a score of 1-3
• Looking at the last five head-to-head encounters, Preston has emerged victorious 0 time(s), Oxford United has claimed 1 win(s), and 0 match(es) ended in a stalemate. Preston has averaged 0.2 goals per game, while Oxford United has netted an average of 0.6 goals.
• In the current Championship standings, Preston occupies the 16th spot, while Oxford United sits in 18th place.
• Preston's performance in the Championship this season shows 6 victories, 8 defeats, and 11 draws. They've maintained an average of 1.1 goals scored and 1.3 goals conceded per match.
• Oxford United has recorded 7 wins, 11 losses, and 6 draws in the Championship this season. Their offensive output stands at 1.1 goals per game, while defensively they've allowed an average of 1.6 goals.
• Examining Preston's last five outings, they have won 3 times, lost 1 times and drawn 1 times. They have scored an average of 1.4 goals per match and conceded 1.4 goals.
• Oxford United's form over their previous five matches shows they have won 2 times, lost 3 times and drawn 0 times. They have scored an average of 1.4 goals per match and conceded 1.8 goals.
• Leading the goal-scoring charts for Preston is E. Riis, who has found the net 7 times this season.
• Preston will be without the services of: J. Seary (Knee Injury)
• Oxford United faces selection challenges with the following players unavailable: J. Bennett (Muscle Injury), J. Thorniley (Injury), M. Woltman (Injury), B. Nelson (Injury)