{"id":1443411,"date":"2026-04-16T11:30:33","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T10:30:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1443411"},"modified":"2026-04-16T11:30:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T10:30:33","slug":"match-preview-derby-vs-oxford-18-04-26-championship","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-derby-vs-oxford-18-04-26-championship\/","title":{"rendered":"Derby County vs Oxford United: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

With the season heading into its final stretch, Derby County<\/a> welcome Oxford United<\/a> to Pride Park in a clash that could have big implications at both ends of the Championship<\/a> table. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Rams are eyeing a late push for the play-offs, while Oxford are fighting to avoid the drop. Kick-off is scheduled for 12:30pm on Saturday at Pride Park, and both teams come in with contrasting momentum \u2013 Derby looking to bounce back from defeat, Oxford fresh off a much-needed win and clean sheet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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

Based on Derby’s attacking strength this season and Oxford’s tendency to concede, our top betting recommendations focus on the hosts to deliver at home, plus a player market with strong statistical backing. We’re particularly confident in Derby County to win, given their superior goal tally, home form, and attacking options.<\/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
Derby County to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n4\/5 @ Bet365<\/a>
(55.6%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nWe’re backing Derby to win because they have scored 61 goals this season (1.45 per game), far outstripping Oxford’s 41. The Rams are also unbeaten in their last three home games against Oxford, and remain in the top half despite a recent loss.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Carlton Morris Anytime Goalscorer<\/strong><\/td>\n15\/8 @ Bet365<\/a>
(34.8%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nCarlton Morris has 12 league goals this season and found the net in Derby’s last game. He averages over 2 shots per match and should get chances against an Oxford side conceding 1.29 per game.<\/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

    Derby have enjoyed an attacking campaign, ranking among the league’s top scorers. Oxford, by contrast, are in a relegation battle but come into this on the back of a rare win and clean sheet.<\/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
    Derby County<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n42<\/td>\n18<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n61<\/td>\n53<\/td>\n+8<\/td>\n63<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Oxford United<\/td>\n22<\/td>\n42<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n18<\/td>\n41<\/td>\n54<\/td>\n-13<\/td>\n44<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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