{"id":1436125,"date":"2026-03-04T11:32:28","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T11:32:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1436125"},"modified":"2026-03-04T11:32:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T11:32:30","slug":"match-preview-preston-vs-oxford-06-03-26-championship","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-preston-vs-oxford-06-03-26-championship\/","title":{"rendered":"Preston North End vs Oxford United: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

With both teams at opposite ends of the Championship<\/a> table, Preston North End<\/a> and Oxford United<\/a> meet at Deepdale in a crucial late-season clash. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kick-off is set for 20:00 on Friday, where Preston’s stability will be tested by an Oxford side struggling to keep clean sheets and points on the board. Recent head-to-heads suggest this fixture can produce twists, with each side taking a win from the last three encounters and one draw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Based on defensive form, shot efficiency and the relegation pressure on Oxford United, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We’re particularly confident in Preston North End to take the points, given their superior shot accuracy and clean sheet record.<\/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
Preston North End to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n13\/10 @ Bet365<\/a>
(43.5%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nWe are backing Preston as they’ve lost just 10 of 35 and boast 9 clean sheets, while Oxford have conceded 47 goals and sit 23rd. Preston’s shot accuracy (55.2%) is among the league’s best, while Oxford’s is only 38.5%.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Both Teams to Score: No<\/strong><\/td>\n10\/11 @ Betfair<\/a>
(52.4%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nThere’s every chance at least one side will blank: Preston have kept 9 clean sheets, Oxford have failed to score in several away games, and their attack underperforms xG by a wide margin.<\/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

    Preston come into this tie in 11th position, dropping away from the playoff race after going four games without a win. They have a slightly positive goal difference but need to rediscover their form if they want to make a late push for the playoffs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Oxford are languishing in 23rd place but are only three points from safety. A win over West Brom in their last game gave them increased hope and another victory here could see them leave the relegation places. <\/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
    Preston North End<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n35<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n41<\/td>\n40<\/td>\n+1<\/td>\n49<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Oxford United<\/td>\n23<\/td>\n35<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n17<\/td>\n31<\/td>\n47<\/td>\n-16<\/td>\n32<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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