Oxford United vs Derby County: Lineups, Predictions and Betting Tips Predictions

Oxford United vs Derby County Predictions, Lineups and Betting Tips

Match Details: Saturday 18th October | The Kassam Stadium | EFL Championship | 12:30 GMT

After another international break, the EFL is back and amongst the Championship’s array of fixtures, Oxford will host Derby on Saturday.

The lunchtime kick off offers very important three points to either side, as they each look to scurry away from the relegation zone.

Key Betting Tip: Both Teams to Score offers good value @ 2.00.

Oxford United vs Derby County Predicted Lineups

Oxford Predicted XI: Cumming, Leigh, Long, Helik, Spencer, Dembele, Brannagan, De Keersmaecker, Mills, Lankshear, Prelec

Oxford have three players sidelined with injury ahead of this game. Matt Phillips, Ciaron Brown and Ole Romeny are all out.

Derby Predicted XI: Zetterström, Forsyth, Clarke, Sanderson, Johnston, Ozoh, Travis, Weimann, Morris, Clark, Agyemang

Derby have five players in their squad who are injured. Blackett-Taylor, Nelson, Thompson, Beck and Langås are all unavailable for this game.

Oxford United and Derby County Current Form and Standings

Oxford have had quite a poor start to the season. They currently sit third from bottom in 22nd place after nine games. The U’s have only managed to gain six points so far, after having won one game against Bristol City, drawn three against QPR, Leicester and Coventry but lost the five others. Of course there is a long way left to go in the campaign and they are only one point adrift of safety. However, Gary Rowett’s men really need to find some points soon.

Derby have in no way been much better, but they do at least sit above the dreaded drop zone. The Rams have only attained two more points than Saturday’s opponents, which puts them 20th in the table on eight points. Likewise to Oxford, John Eustace’s men have only picked up one win so far, which came against West Brom. However, it is their five draws which sets them apart.

Oxford United vs Derby County Head-to-Head Timeline

This fixture has produced a mixed bag of results in recent years, with points heading either way. However in the last two affairs, all points were shared, as they both finished level.

Recent H2H Results:

• Derby 0-0 Oxford, 11/02/25 (Championship)
• Oxford 1-1 Derby, 22/10/24 (Championship)
• Oxford 2-3 Derby, 29/12/23 (League One)
• Derby 1-2 Oxford, 15/08/23 (League One)
• Oxford 2-3 Derby, 11/03/23 (League One)

Oxford United vs Derby County Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses 200 data points to generate these predictions with confidence in a 2-1 Derby Win. This model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability and tactical matchups.

Best Oxford United vs Derby County Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Both Teams to Score @ 2.00 (Kwiff).

(Odds are subject to change)

Oxford United vs Derby County: Key Players to Watch

Will Lankshear (Oxford) - The Tottenham loanee has had a cracking start to the season, after having already netted three goals from his opening nine games. At only 20 years of age, the forward could have a very bright future ahead of him.

Carlton Morris (Derby) - The striker simply scores goals. He has one-upped Lankshear, after having scored four goals from nine games so far. After what was a poor campaign with Luton last term, the former Premier League starter is looking for redemption.

Oxford United vs Derby County Match Facts

• Referee: James Bell
• Broadcast Details: Sky Sports+
• Stadium Information: The Kassam Stadium in Oxford, Oxfordshire, can hold up to 12,500 people on a match day.