Oxford United vs Norwich City Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Oxford United vs Norwich City Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: February 10, 2026 | The Kassam Stadium | EFL Championship | 19:45 GMT

We come to you with action from the English Championship in what is a crucial match for both sides towards the bottom end of the league standings when Oxford United welcome Norwich City to The Kassam Stadium on Tuesday night.

Last time out, Oxford earned a vital point at league leaders Coventry City in a nil-all draw, while Norwich took down fellow relegation threatened Blackburn Rovers two goals to nil.

Football Park believes this game has the tools to offer up an entertaining clash, but we are backing goals at both ends.

Key Betting Tip: BTTS at 1.70 odds on Kwiff represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our algorithm.

odds subject to change.

Oxford United vs Norwich City Lineups

Oxford Predicted XI (3-4-2-1): Cumming; Brown, Helik, Makosso; Spencer, Vaulks, Brannagan, Long; Peart-Harris, Placheta; Lankshear.

Team News: Oxford will be without a host of key players, including De Keersmaecker, Ter Avest, Currie, Donley, Prelec, and Goodrham, who will all miss out through injury.

Norwich Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Kovacevic; Chrisene, Cordoba, McConville, Fisher; Wright, McLean; Ahmed, Ben Slimane, Diallo; Makama.

Team News: For the visitors Amankwah, Crnac, Forsyth, Amass, Schlupp, Mahovo, Topic, Mattsson, and Duffy will all be sidelined for this crucial clash.

Oxford United vs Norwich City: League Story So Far

For Tuesday’s hosts, Oxford have had a torrid campaign this term in the second tier. They have won just six and lost 15 of their 31 games to this point, earning just 28 points throughout this time. Only Sheffield Wednesday boast a worse record, and The U’s also currently reside four points from safety, so they will hope to follow up a crucial point at Coventry with another result here.

As for The Canaries, they have also had to endure a tough campaign to this point, winning just 10 of their games and also losing 15 matches. Their total is 36, eight richer than that of Oxford, and they reside in 17th, four points above the drop zone, but quite a distance off anywhere higher in the division.

Oxford United vs Norwich City Head-to-Head Timeline

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

In the last 15 years, these sides have met on three occasions. All of these meetings have come in the last two years, with Oxford winning their first meeting, and the two matchups in 2025 both ended in 1-1 draws. Oxford’s 2-0 win was the only game that was played at The Kassam Stadium, so the history is with The U’s.

Oxford United and Norwich City: Recent Matches Analysis

Oxford Last 5 Matches:

• Oxford 0-0 Coventry (A)
• Oxford 1-3 Sheff Utd (A)
• Oxford 0-2 Birmingham (H)
• Oxford 2-1 Leicester (A)
• Oxford 0-0 QPR (H)

Oxford have had very much mixed form in the past few weeks, winning just once in their last five, but only losing twice. Victory over now fellow relegation candidates Leicester now looks like a huge three points, while results home and away to QPR and Coventry show their defence can be very tricky to break when they’re on their game.

Norwich Last 5 Matches:

• Norwich 2-0 Blackburn (H)
• Norwich 0-1 Middlesbrough (A)
• Norwich 2-1 Coventry (H)
• Norwich 5-0 West Brom (A)
• Norwich 2-1 Wrexham (A)

Contrary to The Canaries’ overall campaign, their recent form has been incredible. Four wins in their last five matches has seen them go from in the drop zone to eight points clear, in a run which included wins over play-off contending Wrexham and Coventry. With a reasonable run ahead of them, Norwich could make big strides too in the coming weeks.

Oxford United vs Norwich City Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with confidence in both teams to score. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Oxford United vs Norwich City Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: BTTS @ 1.70 - Recent form suggests confidence in goals at both ends according to our incredible in-house algorithm - this seems like a strong value option.

Key Players to Watch: Oxford United vs Norwich City

Ciaron Brown (Oxford): For the U’s, the defence could yet again prove the difference, and the star among the backline so far this term has been Northern Irish international Ciaron Brown. The 28-year-old has performed very consistently for them, even recording a goal and an assist.

Jovon Makama (Norwich): As for the visitors, it could be down to their 22-year-old star Jovon Makama, who has proven to be a very handy forward so far. The English attacking midfielder has registered 10 goals so far, providing the goods in the final third.

Oxford United vs Norwich City Match Facts

Referee: Samuel Allison.

Broadcast Details:

UK/INT’L: SkySports+ at 19:45 GMT.

Stadium Information: Located in Oxfordshire, England, The Kassam Stadium can hold up to just over 12,000 supporters, and this venue is expected to be packed in what could be a season-defining clash for both.

Oxford United vs Norwich City: Final Prediction

Oxford United 1-2 Norwich City