Our Preston vs Oxford Utd Prediction: 1-1
Preston vs Oxford Utd in the England Championship is scheduled for an 20:00 GMT kick-off on Friday March 6, 2026. A 1-1 result is our main prediction, but with both teams likely to score, BTTS is another strong betting choice.
This Preston vs Oxford Utd prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Preston's Last Match – Swansea vs Preston
Preston will seek to go one better this time following a 1-1 England Championship share of the spoils with Swansea on February 24. In that match, Preston recorded 37% possession, firing 6 shots at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Swansea | 63% | 8 (2) | 1.55 | 53 |
Preston | 37% | 6 (3) | 1.76 | 47 |
Oxford Utd's Last Match – Middlesbrough vs Oxford Utd
Oxford Utd will look to build on their last result following a 0-0 England Championship stalemate against Middlesbrough on February 21. In that match, Oxford Utd controlled 26% of possession and managed 6 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Middlesbrough | 74% | 13 (6) | 2.15 | 113 |
Oxford Utd | 26% | 6 (2) | 0.81 | 33 |
Preston vs Oxford Utd Stats
Key Stats
| Preston | Oxford Utd | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.83 | Attacking Strength | 0.6 |
| 1.03 | Defence Strength | 0.9 |
| 0.9 | Points Per Game | 0.8 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 0.7 | Average Scored | 0.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Preston are averaging 0.7 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Oxford Utd average 0.4 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.



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