Leicester vs Oxford Un. Prediction 24 January 2026
🔊 The clash between Leicester and Oxford United promises to be intense. Leicester, known for their strong goal-scoring ability, are looking to climb the Championship table, while the visitors from Oxford are fighting for survival, giving them extra motivation. Both teams often play high-scoring games, which could be a crucial factor in this matchup.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 13 September 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 2:2. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Oxford ):
- ball possession percentage: 55% vs 45%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 4;
- fouls: 10 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 2 vs 5.
📊 In the 21st century, Leicester and Oxford United have faced each other in only one official match. This encounter took place on 13 September 2025 at Oxford United's home ground and ended in a 2-2 draw.
Head-to-head statistics Leicester - Oxford Un.
Leicester City Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Championship tournament (home team - Wrexham, away team - Leicester City). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:1.
Here's the game statistics (Leicester City vs Wrexham):
- ball possession: 52% vs 48%;
- corner kicks: 1 vs 3;
- fouls: 12 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 3.
Leicester sit 14th in the Championship standings, exhibiting inconsistent form with two wins, two losses, and a draw in their last five matches. Despite this instability, the Foxes boast an impressive average of 1.39 goals per game. This is supported by a trend of high-scoring home fixtures, with over 2.5 goals in each of their last six matches at King Power Stadium. However, they also frequently concede, highlighting their defensive vulnerabilities.
Match Results: Leicester City
Oxford Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Championship tournament (home team - Oxford , away - Queens Park Rangers). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:0.
Here are the match stats (Oxford vs Queens Park Rangers):
- ball possession: 52% vs 48%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 6;
- fouls: 13 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 1 vs 2.
"The Boys from the Hilltop" find themselves in second-to-last place with just five victories after 27 games this season, struggling with a disappointing average of only 0.93 goals per match. Recent performances highlight their inconsistency: one win (secured via penalties) alongside two losses and two draws. The visitors' defense, however, remains relatively solid, conceding more than one goal in only 3 of their last 10 outings.
Match Results: Oxford
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 1;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 0; for visitors away - 0; number of draws - 0;
- Average first-half total: 3;
- Today's home team scores on average 1, while the visitors net 2.
First-Half Stats: Leicester City (home) vs Oxford (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 13 vs 13;
- wins: 7 (53.85%) vs 3 (23.08%);
- losses: 3 (23.08%) vs 6 (46.15%);
- draws: 3 (23.08%) vs 4 (30.77%);
- Average goals scored: 1.54 vs 1.54;
- Average goals conceded: 0.62 vs 0.85.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 5 vs 1;
- losses: 2 vs 5;
- draws: 3 vs 4;
- Average first-half total: 1.9 (scored - 1.1, conceded - 0.8) vs 1.1 (scored - 0.3, conceded - 0.8).
- Leicester City scored in the 1st half in 6 of last 7 home games (Championship).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 1;
- home team wins - 0, away team wins - 0, draws - 1.
Statistics: Leicester City vs Oxford
- matches played in the tournament: 28 vs 27;
- wins: 10 vs 5;
- win percentage: 36% vs 19%;
- losses: 10 vs 13;
- draws: 8 vs 9.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 4 vs 2;
- losses: 4 vs 5;
- draws: 2 vs 3.
- Oxford have not won in 9 of last 10 games.
- Oxford have not won in 8 of last 9 games (Championship).
- Oxford have not won in last 7 away games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 2, the guests - 2;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 4;
- both teams scored: overall - 1; at the home team's field - 0.
Statistics: Leicester City vs Oxford
- average total in the tournament: 2.86 vs 2.22;
- average total goals scored: 1.39 vs 0.93;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.71 vs 0.63;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.68 vs 0.3;
- Leicester City: average total at home in the tournament - 1.46;
- Oxford : average total away in the tournament - 0.92;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.6 (home - 2) vs 0.6 (away - 0.6).
- Leicester City have conceded in last 22 games (Championship).
- Leicester City have conceded in last 10 home games (Championship).
Prediction on corners
Leicester City: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.82; at home field - 5.92;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.1; at home field - 4.5.
Oxford : Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.81, away - 3.23;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4; away - 3.4.
- Leicester City have taken under 6.5 corners in last 7 home games (Championship).
Prediction on cards
Leicester City: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.04; at home - 2.08;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2; at home - 1.5.
Oxford : Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.56, away - 1.62;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2; away - 2.4.
- Over 2.5 yellow cards in 10 of last 11 Leicester City games (Championship).
- Over 2.5 yellow cards in 6 of last 7 Leicester City home games (Championship).
- Over 2.5 yellow cards in last 9 Oxford games (Championship).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 1;
- both teams scored all-time - 1 times;
- on the home team’s field - 0 times.
Statistics: Leicester City vs Oxford
- number of matches played in the tournament: 28 vs 27;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 22 vs 15;
- number of BTTS matches for Leicester City at home - 10 (77%);
- number of BTTS matches for Oxford away - 8 (62%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 9 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Leicester City at home - 4 (100%);
- BTTS matches for Oxford away - 3 (60%).
- Leicester City have scored and conceded in last 11 games (Championship).
- Leicester City have scored and conceded in last 7 home games (Championship).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (52/331, 15.7%);
- Leicester City at home most often finish matches: 2:1 (4/13, 30.8%);
- Oxford away most often play: 1:0 , 2:1 (3/13, 23.1%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 12.17% (odds 6.5)
1:0 - 11.71% (odds 7)
2:1 - 9.39% (odds 8.5)
⭐ Editor's Prediction
Taking into account the playing style of both teams and this season's trends, an open game with plenty of goals is expected. The head-to-head history backs up this hypothesis, as their last encounter ended in a 2-2 draw. Leicester's attacking prowess at home, combined with the defensive inconsistency on both sides, makes a bet on both teams to score (yes) a logical choice for this match.No comments
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