Sheffield Utd vs Oxford United: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

Sheffield Utd vs Oxford United: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

Match Facts

Tuesday 3rd February

EFL Championship

Bramall Lane (Sheffield Utd)

Kick-Off: 19:45pm GMT

Two Championship strugglers take each other on at Bramall Lane on Tuesday evening, as Sheffield Utd host Oxfird Utd in what could be described as something of a six-pointer.

Sheffield Utd once again find themselves under the helm of Chris Wilder after a poor start to the season. The Sheffield Utd legend has once again steadied the ship at Bramall Lane, however they are still only 17th in the table and will want to climb up the rankings torwards the top half.

Oxford Utd meanwhile have seen themselves struggle with second season syndrome following a successful first season in the second tier which saw them secure safety. However, they sit in 23rd place, with only Sheffield Wednesday on minus points sitting below them. Since replacing Gary Rowett as coach however, they are unbeaten in three, but still are five points away from safety.

Sheffield Utd Predicted XI

Goalkeeper: Cooper

Defenders: McCallum, Mee, McGuinness, Seriki

Midfielders: Peck, Davies

Forwards: Brooks, Hamer, O'Hare, Campbell

Oxford Utd Predicted XI

Goalkeeper: Cumming

Defenders: Brown, Davies, Long

Midfielders: Currie, Brannagan, McDonnell, Spencer

Forwards: Peart-Harris, Harris, Millis

Previous Meetings

26 Nov 2024 // Sheffield Utd 3-0 Oxford United 27 Aug 2016 // Sheffield Utd 2-1 Oxford United 12 Nov 2011 // Sheffield Utd 3-0 Oxford United

Only three recent meetings between the two sides at Bramall Lane, with Sheffield Utd winning all three in a perfect record

Best Sheffield Utd vs Oxford Utd Betting Tips

Key betting tip: Sheffield Utd to win at 1.44 represents strong value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters

Sheffield Utd Last Five Results

Sheffield Utd 3-1 Ipswich

Southampton 1-0 Sheffield Utd

Charlton 1-0 Sheffield Utd

Sheffield Utd 3-4 Mansfield Town

Sheffield Utd 3-1 Leicester City

Sheffield Utd have experienced mixed results in recent weeks, with their last match being an impressive victory over newly-relegated Ipsiwch. However, an FA Cup loss to Mansfield and defeats to Charlton and Southampton have halted Wilder's revolution this season.

Oxford Utd Last Five Results

Leicester City 1-2 Oxford Utd

Oxford Utd 0-0 QPR

Oxford Utd 0-0 Bristol City

MK Dons 1-1 Oxford Utd (3-4)

Ipswich 2-1 Oxford Utd

Oxford have struggled for goals and results for the majority of the campaign, but an away win vs Leicester City will build confidence in the Oxford squad.

Key Players to Watch

Sheffield Utd: Gustavo Hamer

Dutch midfielder Gustavo Hamer has shone for the Blades in both the Premier League and Championship since moving from Coventry, and despite strong links with moves away he has stayed at Bramall Lane.

Oxford Utd: Sam Long

Defender Sam Long has been a long-time servant of Oxford Utd, having been with the club and continues to be key in defence for the side

Our Main Prediction: Sheffield Utd 2-1 Oxford Utd

Home advantage should be enough for Sheffield Utd to gain a much needed three points vs an Oxford side in desperate need of points