Oxford United vs Leeds Prediction & Betting Tips - Championship

Prediction published on 18/04/2025, 03:05  by Nella Wagah in Championship Predictions

A sizable chunk of Championship focus will this Friday head to the Kassam Stadium, where Oxford United will be hosting Leeds United. This matchday 42 outing finds the two battling on opposite ends; Leeds at the summit and Oxford 17th in the standings. Read on for our prediction.

Oxford are looking to stop a straight return to League One. They march into this match on 48 points, just six above the drop zone.

Their last win at home was against third-placed Sheffield United, and the U’s will be targeting another major scalp. Still, it hasn’t been stable at home in recent times, but coming off an away 1-0 win at Sheffield Wednesday will offer a needed lift.

At some point in the past few weeks, Leeds United had a lean spell, winning just once in six matches, and there were concerns. The visitors have, however, addressed that and are coming here off two straight wins.

Those, and a number of slip-ups elsewhere, have seen them go top on 88 points, edging Burnley on goal difference. The past few matches have brought out the best of Leeds United, holding out slim, early leads.

They are coming from a 2-1 win over Preston, a match in which all three goals came in the opening 13 minutes. In the reverse fixture, Leeds beat Oxford United 4-0.