Leicester vs Oxford United Prediction & Stats | EFL League One | 05/09
The encounter between Leicester and Oxford United is set to kick off at 15:00 on Saturday, 05/09.
This EFL League One fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.
Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.
Our Recommended Bet
Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.
This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.
Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.
Recommended Bet
Corners Oxford United Win
Why we predict more corners for Oxford United
We predict that Oxford United will gain more corners than Leicester
We expect Oxford United to dominate attacking play and spend more time in the opposition half, resulting in a higher corner count. Their offensive pressure should help them outnumber Leicester on corners.
Key Betting Insights
Leicester
Scored 5 goals in their last 5 matches
Conceded in 3 of their last 5 matches
Both teams scored in 3 out of Leicester's last 5 matches
Oxford United
Scored 5 goals in their last 5 matches
Conceded in 5 of their last 5 matches
Both teams scored in 3 out of Oxford United's last 5 matches
Corners Oxford United Win: 9/4
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Leicester Preview
Leicester has completed 3 fixtures in the EFL League One, securing 0 wins, 2 draws, and 1 losses — an average of 0.67 points per game. In the EFL League One, the team has scored 2 goals (0.67 per game) and conceded 3 (1 per game).
Across all competitions this season, Leicester has played 54 matches, scoring 67 goals (1.24 per match) and conceding 78 (1.44 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Leicester
Goals Scored:69
Goals Conceded:78
Average Goals Scored:1.25
Average Goals Conceded:1.42
Wins:15
Goal Difference:-9
Date
Game
Result
01/09
Leicester
2 - 0
Plymouth Argyle
W
29/08
Milton Keynes Dons
0 - 0
Leicester
D
25/08
Ipswich Town
3 - 1
Leicester
L
22/08
Leicester
1 - 2
Burton Albion
L
15/08
Notts County
1 - 1
Leicester
D
Leicester to win the match: 4/6
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Oxford United Preview
Across 2 EFL League One matches, Oxford United has posted 1 victories, 1 stalemates, and 0 defeats, averaging 2 points per fixture. In those games they scored 4 (2 per match) and conceded 3 (1.5 per match).
During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Oxford United has earned 13 wins from 53 matches across all competitions, scoring 51 goals (0.96 per match) and conceding 72 (1.36 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Oxford United
Goals Scored:52
Goals Conceded:75
Average Goals Scored:0.96
Average Goals Conceded:1.39
Wins:13
Goal Difference:-23
Date
Game
Result
01/09
Huddersfield Town
3 - 1
Oxford United
L
22/08
Stevenage
1 - 2
Oxford United
W
15/08
Oxford United
2 - 2
Milton Keynes Dons
D
08/08
Leyton Orient
2 - 0
Oxford United
L
02/05
Millwall
2 - 0
Oxford United
L
Oxford United to win the match: 7/2
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Statistical Insights for Leicester vs Oxford United
Here's a statistical breakdown comparing each team's key metrics to the average.
From goal output and both teams to score rates to the results of their last 5 matches, these numbers offer a data-backed view to help identify betting value in the Leicester vs Oxford United fixture.
Key metrics
Team Form
Leicester
England - EFL League One
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
W
D
L
L
D
1
Home
W
L
W
D
D
1.6
Away
D
L
D
W
L
1
Oxford United
England - EFL League One
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
L
W
D
L
L
0.8
Home
D
W
L
W
D
1.6
Away
L
W
L
L
L
0.6
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Home Win
4/6
60.61%
Draw
11/4
26.67%
Away Win
10/3
23.09%
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Key Metrics
Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners and cards.
Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.
Key metrics
Goals Scored
Leicester
5
last 5 matches
Oxford United
5
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Both teams scored the same number of goals in the last 5 matches.
Leicester and Oxford United goals scored count, last 5 matches
Plymouth Argyle
2
Milton Keynes Dons
0
Ipswich Town
1
Burton Albion
1
Notts County
1
1
Huddersfield Town
2
Stevenage
2
Milton Keynes Dons
0
Leyton Orient
0
Millwall
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Key metrics
Goals Conceded
Leicester
6
last 5 matches
Oxford United
10
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Oxford United conceded +67% more goals than Leicester in the last 5 matches.
Leicester and Oxford United goals conceded count, last 5 matches
Plymouth Argyle
0
Milton Keynes Dons
0
Ipswich Town
3
Burton Albion
2
Notts County
1
3
Huddersfield Town
1
Stevenage
2
Milton Keynes Dons
2
Leyton Orient
2
Millwall
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Key metrics
Corners
Leicester
27
last 5 matches
Oxford United
17
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Leicester received +59% more corners than Oxford United in the last 5 matches.
Leicester and Oxford United corners count, last 5 matches
Plymouth Argyle
5
Milton Keynes Dons
9
Ipswich Town
3
Burton Albion
5
Notts County
5
0
Huddersfield Town
6
Stevenage
8
Milton Keynes Dons
2
Leyton Orient
1
Millwall
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Key metrics
Cards
Leicester
10
last 5 matches
Oxford United
9
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Leicester received +11% more cards than Oxford United in the last 5 matches.
Leicester and Oxford United cards count, last 5 matches
Plymouth Argyle
3
Milton Keynes Dons
3
Ipswich Town
2
Burton Albion
1
Notts County
1
2
Huddersfield Town
4
Stevenage
2
Milton Keynes Dons
1
Leyton Orient
0
Millwall
Dave Kuzio
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Dave is an established football tipster and NCTJ and NCE qualified journalist. He has over 23 years experience writing for sports websites including Teletext Sport, and providing betting tips for some of the biggest football betting sites. For his sins, he is a Barnsley FC supporter and gets to as many games as possible with his two sons.
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