Oxford United — Preston Prediction, H2H and Probable Lineups — 13 December 2025
On December 13, 2025, in Matchday 21 of the English Championship, Oxford United will host Preston. The match is set to kick off at 13:30 Central European Time. Let’s take a closer look at the potential outcome of this clash.
Oxford United
Oxford United approach this match in a difficult situation, as the team have won only once in their last eight games, alongside four draws and three defeats. In their most recent fixture, Oxford drew 1–1 away at Blackburn, which allowed them to collect a single but very important point in the battle for survival. At the moment, the team find themselves in 21st place and only two points above the relegation zone.
The home form also raises concerns, as Oxford have collected only ten points from nine home matches this season, winning just once in their last five appearances in front of their fans. The defensive performance remains one of the main issues, with 28 goals conceded in 20 league matches, while the team have scored 21. Oxford concede regularly, and in five of their last six matches both teams managed to score.
As for the home head-to-head meetings against Preston, the sides met last season and Oxford were stronger on that occasion, winning 3–1.
Preston
Preston, in turn, look much more confident in recent matches. Over their last nine fixtures, the team have suffered only one defeat, along with four draws and four wins. They are currently on a four-match unbeaten run, drawing three times by the score of 1–1 and beating Sheffield Wednesday 3–2. Their two most recent matches both ended 1–1 at home, against Coventry and Wrexham.
Regarding the league table, Preston currently sit fourth with 32 points, and they are seven points behind the second-place spot, which grants automatic promotion. It is also worth noting that in Preston’s last seven matches, both teams have scored.
As for the head-to-head record between these sides, Oxford and Preston have faced each other only four times in history, with a slight advantage on Preston’s side—two wins, one draw and one defeat. Three of those four meetings ended with over 2.5 goals scored.
Probable Lineups
- Oxford United: Cumming, Davies, Helik, Brown, Leigh, De Keersmaecker, Lankshear, L.Harris, ter Avest, M.Harris
- Preston: Iversen, Storey, Valentin, Hughes, Offiah, Thompson, Small, Armstrong, Whiteman, Dobbin, Jebbison
Key Facts and Head-to-Head
- Oxford United have failed to win 7 of their last 8 matches.
- 5 of Oxford United’s last 6 matches, both teams scored.
- 4 of Oxford United’s last 5 matches have seen under 2.5 goals.
- Preston have won or drawn 8 of their last 9 matches.
- 3 of Preston’s last 4 matches have seen under 2.5 goals.
- 8 of Preston’s last 9 matches, both teams scored.
Oxford United — Preston Prediction
The teams approach this match in different form and with different positions in the league table. Oxford have looked unconvincing recently and have managed to win only once in their last eight matches. At home the team have been slightly more solid, losing just one of their last five games, however their overall league situation remains worrying – they are only two points above the relegation zone. Preston, on the other hand, find themselves in a much more positive situation. The team sit fourth in the table and are on a strong run, with only one defeat in their last nine matches, including a current four-match unbeaten streak. In head-to-head meetings Preston also have a slight advantage, and most games between these sides have been rather high-scoring. Preston look strong but they often concede in their last few games, while Oxford tend to play noticeably better in front of their home fans but have significant defensive problems as well. Taking these factors and the current form of both teams into account, we believe this match could be quite productive. My bet for this match: Total Over 2 goals at odds of 1.6.
