Oxford United Reading-
1 Jack Marriott 8 - 2 Mark Harris 6
- 3 Kyreece Lisbie 5
- 4 Jacob Brown 4
- 5 Gatlin O'Donkor 3
- 6 Cameron Brannagan 2
- 7 George Earthy 2
- 8 Paddy Lane 2
- 9 Siriki Dembélé 2
- 10 Kai Andrews 1
- 1 Lewis Wing 31
- 2 Jack Marriott 30
- 3 Kyreece Lisbie 28
- 4 Cameron Brannagan 24
- 5 Siriki Dembélé 22
- 6 Mark Harris 19
- 7 Paddy Lane 19
- 8 Aidomo Emakhu 17
- 9 Tyler Goodrham 17
- 10 Josh Stokes 16
- 1 Brodie Spencer 19
- 2 Jack Currie 16
- 3 Andy Rinomhota 16
- 4 Siriki Dembélé 14
- 5 Lewis Wing 13
- 6 Peter Kioso 11
- 7 Paudie O'Connor 11
- 8 Josh Stokes 9
- 9 Mo Missanga 8
- 10 Cameron Brannagan 8
- 1 Kyreece Lisbie 4
- 2 Siriki Dembélé 4
- 3 Josh Stokes 3
- 4 Kai Andrews 2
- 5 Randell Williams 2
- 6 Lewis Wing 2
- 7 Luka Lynch2
- 8 Leo Snowden 1
- 9 Mark Harris 1
- 10 Mo Missanga 1
- 1 Lewis Wing 24
- 2 Tyler Goodrham 22
- 3 Udoka Godwin-Malife 17
- 4 Siriki Dembélé 16
- 5 Kyreece Lisbie 15
- 6 Paddy Lane 13
- 7 Josh Stokes 13
- 8 Jack Currie 11
- 9 Louie Sibley 10
- 10 Haydon Roberts 10
- 1 Ciaron Brown 533
- 2 Cameron Brannagan 520
- 3 Paudie O'Connor 491
- 4 Lewis Wing 490
- 5 Michal Helik 486
- 6 Benn Ward 389
- 7 Udoka Godwin-Malife 384
- 8 Joel Pereira 324
- 9 Jack Currie 317
- 10 Kai Andrews 247
- 1 Siriki Dembélé 31
- 2 Kyreece Lisbie 13
- 3 Mo Missanga 11
- 4 Kai Andrews 9
- 5 Brodie Spencer 9
- 6 Udoka Godwin-Malife 9
- 7 Andy Rinomhota 7
- 8 Luka Lynch7
- 9 Aidomo Emakhu 7
- 10 Josh Stokes 7
- 1 Paudie O'Connor 23
- 2 Benn Ward 19
- 3 Michal Helik 15
- 4 Haydon Roberts 13
- 5 Cameron Brannagan 12
- 6 Andy Rinomhota 12
- 7 Peter Kioso 12
- 8 Siriki Dembélé 11
- 9 Brodie Spencer 10
- 10 Lewis Wing 10
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Oxford United welcome Reading to the Kassam Stadium on Wednesday night, and our Oxford United vs Reading predictions point to a tight, low-scoring affair at 7.45pm.
There is little between these two in the League One table. Oxford United sit third on 23 points, beaten just once all season, while Reading are right in the mix in sixth on 22.
Both defend well and neither tends to run up the score, which shapes the markets for a cagey, close contest.
Premium Tips
A cagey game looks likely at the Kassam, so our two picks reflect a low-scoring, closely-matched contest.
| Premium Tip | Odds | Why we’re backing it |
|---|---|---|
| Over 10.5 match corners | 5/6 (Betfred) | Even in a low-scoring game, corners can deliver, and both these sides tend to see plenty of the ball. Oxford are patient and probing at home, where they are unbeaten, while Reading defend deep on the road and often concede territory. That combination usually means sustained pressure and set-pieces for the hosts, with Reading winning their share on the counter. At 5/6 the 10.5 line looks the right side of the market, especially in a tight contest where goals may be scarce but attacking moments still break down into corners. It is our preferred route in. |
| The draw | 13/5 (Betway) | The case for a stalemate is strong. Oxford have drawn five of their 12 games and are unbeaten at home, where three of their six matches have finished level. Reading have been similarly cagey on their travels, with three draws in six away games and a goalless draw at Plymouth last time out. Add two previous meetings between the clubs that both finished 1-1, and the signs point to another evening of few goals and little between them. At 13/5 the draw is the value play in a genuinely even fixture. |
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How Oxford United go into the game
Oxford United have made a habit of hard-to-beat performances, losing just once in 12 League One games. Their recent run reads draw, win, draw, win, draw, including a 1-1 draw at Barnsley last time out and a 1-0 home win over promotion rivals Stockport County.
At the Kassam they have been miserly, unbeaten in six home games with four clean sheets across the campaign and only 11 conceded in 12 matches. The flip side is a lack of firepower, with 20 scored, but Mark Harris has led the line well with six goals.
How Reading go into the game
Reading go in sixth and unbeaten in their last three, though their away form is the question mark. On the road they have won once in six, with three draws and two defeats, and managed just eight goals in those games.
Reading are a far better side at home, where they have won five of seven, but this is a trickier assignment against an Oxford side built on solid foundations. Jack Marriott has been prolific with eight goals in eight games, and Kyreece Lisbie has added five, so there is a goal threat if they can find space.
Oxford United vs Reading head-to-head
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/02/24 | Oxford United | 1-1 | Reading |
| 12/12/23 | Reading | 1-1 | Oxford United |
Recent history between these clubs is short but telling. They have met just twice in the last few seasons, both in League One and both finishing 1-1, which only reinforces how evenly matched they look going into Wednesday.
Oxford United vs Reading predictions & betting tips
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford United or draw (Double Chance) | 8/15 (Betway) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Unbeaten in six at home, Oxford are a tough watch for visitors, and the draw brings the other half of the bet into play. |
| Both teams to score – Yes | 4/7 (bet365) | ⭐⭐⭐ | Both carry enough in the final third to find the net, with Marriott and Harris in good touch. |
| Under 2.5 goals | 11/10 (bet365) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Oxford have conceded just 11 and Reading’s away games are typically tight, so goals should be at a premium. |
| Correct score: 1-1 | 13/2 (Betfred) | ⭐⭐⭐ | The sides’ two previous meetings both ended 1-1, and little separates them now. |
Oxford United vs Reading score prediction
Everything about this one points to a close, low-scoring game. Oxford’s home solidity and Reading’s cagey away form suggest honours will end even, with little to separate two sides who drew their last two meetings. Score prediction: Oxford United 1-1 Reading.
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