Sheffield United vs Oxford United Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Sheffield United vs Oxford United Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: January 04, 2026 | Bramall Lane | EFL Championship | 12:00 GMT

It might be a new year, but for these English Championship teams, there is no time to rest, as midtable Sheffield United look to continue their strong form as they hope to continue a second half of the season push for the playoffs when they welcome relegation-threatened Oxford United to Bramall Lane on Sunday lunchtime.

Both sides were in action on New Years Day, with the Blades getting off to an excellent start to the new year, as they breezed past Leicester City in 3-1 fashion in what was a dominant display. Oxford gave their opening match of 2026 a very good go, but a trip to Ipswich was evidently too much, as they not only lost 2-1 but dropped below Norwich.

We believe this could be another tough game for Oxford and think that the Blades have what it takes to come out on top and get their third win in a row.

Key Betting Tip: Sheffield United at 1.44 odds on TalkSPORT Bet represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our algorithm.

This match looks exciting from a home win outlook. Since Chris Wilder was able to input his system back into the side for a third time, the Blades have shown glimpses of their former selves. They have won seven of their last 10, which has seen them rise to now eight points clear of the drop zone.

odds subject to change.

Alternative Tip: BTTS & Over 2.5 Goals – 2.35 - there is some great looking odds from talkSPORT on this market. This market would have landed in each of Sheffield United’s last three matches, while also featuring in three of Oxford’s last five matches.

Sheffield United vs Oxford United Lineups

Sheff Utd Predicted XI (4-4-2): Michael Cooper; Sam McCallum, Tyler Bindon, Japhet Tanganga, Femi Seriki; Callum O’Hare, Djibril Soumare, Jairo Riedewald, Andre Brooks; Patrick Bamford, Tom Cannon.

Team News: The Blades have a number of key players missing this clash. Ben Mee, Ben Godfrey, Chiedozie Ogbene, Sydie Peck and Tom Davies are all sidelined with injury.

Oxford Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Jamie Cumming; Jack Currie, Ciaron Brown, Michal Helik, Sam Long; Brian De Keersmaecker, Will Vaulks; Seriki Dembele, Filip Krastev, Przemyslaw Placheta; Will Lankshear.

Team News: The visitors also have key players missing out on this clash, including Tyler Goodrham who was taken off just 23 minutes into the New Years Day clash at Portman Road. Ben Davies, Cameron Brannagan, Hidde ter Avest and Matthew Phillips are also injured.

Sheffield United vs Oxford United Current League Standings

The Blades have recovered magnificently well from their poor start to the campaign, and have been able to find some free-flowing form in front of goal in this period too. They boast a current record of 10 wins, two draws and 13 losses, collecting 32 points so far, which leaves them in a respectable 15th place. Blades boss Wilder will be very pleased with how his team has responded, and their form suggests they are not far off a late push for the playoffs.

Moving on to Oxford, and they are now one of the bookies favourites to be relegated back down to League One in May. They have been defeated in 13 games out of 25 so far, winning just five, drawing seven. The Yellows have also struggled for goals throughout the year, finding the net just 25 times, with only four sides scoring less.

Sheffield United vs Oxford United Head-to-Head Timeline

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

Through the last 15 years, these sides have met on just seven occasions. This matchup hasn’t been kind to the U’s, who have suffered defeat in six of these. They have won once, however, with that coming in May last year. In the last five therefore, the Baldes have won four to Oxford’s one.

• September 27, 2025: Oxford 0-1 Sheffield Utd
• April 5, 2025: Oxford 1-0 Sheffield Utd
• November 26, 2024: Sheffield Utd 3-0 Oxford
• March 7, 2017: Oxford 2-3 Sheffield Utd
• August 27, 2016: Sheffield Utd 2-1 Oxford

Sheffield United and Oxford United: Recent Matches Analysis

Sheffield United Last 5 Matches:

• Sheff U 3-1 Leicester (H)
• Sheff U 2-1 Stoke (A)
• Sheff U 3-5 Wrexham (A)
• Sheff U 3-0 Birmingham (H)
• Sheff U 0-2 West Brom (A)

The Blades have been pumping in the goals in recent weeks, finding the net 11 times in his last four matches. The end of the year has been a great time to be a Sheffield United fan; seeing Wednesday continue to struggle, to seeing United finding three wins in their last four games and being one of the form sides in the league after losing their opening six games.

Oxford Last 5 Matches:

• Oxford 1-2 Ipswich (A)
• Oxford 0-1 Swansea (H)
• Oxford 2-1 Southampton (H)
• Oxford 0-1 Charlton (A)
• Oxford 1-2 Preston (H)

Oxford have been in utterly awful form in recent weeks, winning just one of their last seven league games. Their sole win in this time came on Boxing Day, but they couldn’t follow up festive success on New Year’s Day, where they were undone by promotion contenders Ipswich. The next few matches will almost feel like it could decide Oxford’s season – currently only three points adrift of safety, but it will become more and more if they fail to put together some form soon.

Sheffield United vs Oxford United Predictions

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

Best Sheffield United vs Oxford United Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Sheffield United to Win @ 1.44 - Recent form suggests confidence in a home win. With a staggering 80% chance of both teams to score according to our incredible in-house algorithm, this seems like a strong value option.

Key Players to Watch: Sheffield United vs Oxford United

Callum O’Hare (Sheffield United): O’Hare has had a great season in front of goal so far. From 25 appearances, he has returned seven goals and five assists, being one of the Blades’ top performers. He has found goals in two of the last three matches too, and is expected to start on Sunday, so he will hope to add to it.

Will Lankshear (Oxford): On loan from Spurs, Lankshear has provided some good moments up top so far, but it may not be enough to see the U’s survive this campaign. He tops the club’s scoring charts with six goals, so there are promising signs for the 20-year-old, and with a goal in his last match against Ipswich, he will hope he’ll get a chance to add another this weekend.

Sheffield United vs Oxford United Match Facts

Referee: Dean Whitestone.

Broadcast Details:

UK/INT’L: Sky Sports+ at 12:00 GMT.

Stadium Information: Located in Sheffield, England, Bramall can hold up to just over 32,000 supporters, and this venue is expected to be packed for this clash, with this clash having much at stake for both sides.

Sheffield United vs Oxford United: Final Prediction

Sheffield United 2-0 Oxford United