{"id":1427159,"date":"2026-01-29T13:00:39","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T13:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1427159"},"modified":"2026-01-29T13:00:40","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T13:00:40","slug":"match-preview-oxford-vs-birmingham-31-01-26-championship","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-oxford-vs-birmingham-31-01-26-championship\/","title":{"rendered":"Oxford United vs Birmingham City: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Oxford United<\/a> and Birmingham City<\/a> meet in what could prove a pivotal Championship<\/a> clash at the Kassam Stadium, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Saturday. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both sides are under pressure for points, but it’s Birmingham who arrive with the better form and firepower, having already edged Oxford in their only meeting this season. With Birmingham looking to climb the table and Oxford desperate to avoid the drop, expect a tense affair where efficiency in both boxes could decide the outcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on superior attacking stats and Oxford\u2019s struggles in front of goal, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We’re particularly confident in Birmingham City to win, given their higher scoring rate, creative edge, and previous head-to-head success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Birmingham City to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n11\/10 @ Betfair<\/a>
(47.6%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nWe are backing Birmingham because they’ve scored 39 goals in 29 games and boast a 34% win rate, far outstripping Oxford\u2019s 27 goals and 21% win percentage. The Blues also won the reverse fixture and have two forwards in strong form, giving them the edge.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Both Teams to Score: No<\/strong><\/td>\n5\/6 @ Bet365<\/a>
(54.5%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nThere could be value here due to Oxford\u2019s lack of cutting edge\u2014just 27 goals in 28 matches and a shot accuracy of only 32%. They also drew a blank in the last head-to-head, while Birmingham\u2019s defence has shown signs of improvement.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Birmingham\u2019s mid-table position is built on a solid attack (39 goals in 29), with a positive goal difference. Oxford, by contrast, are battling relegation in 23rd, having won just 6 of 28 and struggled at both ends of the pitch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Team<\/th>\nPos<\/th>\nP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Birmingham City<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n29<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n39<\/td>\n38<\/td>\n+1<\/td>\n39<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oxford United<\/td>\n23<\/td>\n28<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n27<\/td>\n36<\/td>\n-9<\/td>\n27<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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