{"id":1432684,"date":"2026-02-12T13:38:59","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T13:38:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1432684"},"modified":"2026-02-12T13:39:01","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T13:39:01","slug":"match-preview-oxford-vs-sunderland-15-02-26-fa-cup","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-oxford-vs-sunderland-15-02-26-fa-cup\/","title":{"rendered":"Oxford United vs Sunderland: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Oxford United<\/a> and Sunderland<\/a> meet in a FA Cup<\/a> knockout clash that pits two sides with an intriguing recent history against each other. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The tie is set for a high-stakes evening at the Kassam Stadium, with both teams searching for a statement win. Kick-off is scheduled for 2:00 PM on Sunday, and with both sides level in attacking output this season, the stage is set for a tense and unpredictable contest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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

Based on balanced attacking stats and a head-to-head history that favours Sunderland, our top betting recommendations focus on goals and the away side\u2019s proven edge. We’re particularly confident in “Both Teams to Score” due to strong attacking metrics and neither side keeping a clean sheet.<\/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
Both Teams to Score<\/strong><\/td>\nBet365<\/a> 8\/11<\/a>
(57.9%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nBoth sides average 1.0 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per game; no clean sheets this season.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sunderland to Win<\/strong><\/td>\nBetfair<\/a> 7\/4<\/a>
(36.9%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nSunderland have 5 wins in last 10 H2Hs, including 3 away. Edge in creativity and recent record.<\/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

    Both sides entered the competition in the third round with Oxford United beating MK Dons on penalties to reach this point, while Sunderland were able to dispatch Everton, also on penalties, to advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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