Oxford United vs Leeds United Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips

Leeds United are firm favourites entering this game as they are top of the Championship with 88 points from 42 matches, while Oxford United are 17th in the standings with 48 points from the same number of games.

When these two sides last went head-to-head on 21st December at Elland Road, Leeds thrashed Oxford 4-0, taking 23 shots to the U’s six in what was an emphatic display by Daniel Farke’s men.

Oxford’s home record is that of a mid-table side, as they’ve earned 35 points from 21 matches, while Leeds are statistically the third-best side away from home having accumulated 36 points from the same number of games.

Joel Piroe has been in impressive form for Leeds this campaign, as he’s managed to score 15 goals and create six assists in 42 league appearances.

Prediction: Oxford United 1-2 Leeds United

On Good Friday, 17th-place Oxford United hosts top of the table Leeds United at the Kassam Stadium.

Date: 18/04/2025

Location: Kassam Stadium

Time: 8pm

As previously mentioned, Leeds United thrashed Oxford United in the last head-to-head clash between these two sides back on 21st December, as the likes of Daniel James, Jayden Bogle, Brenden Aaronson and Manor Solomon all got on the scoresheet.

Oxford United are having a solid campaign, having only earned promotion from League One via the play-offs last season. They started the season off under Des Buckingham, however, the 40-year-old was sacked after 59 matches at the Kassam Stadium with the club in 20th-place upon his time of departure on 15th December.

However, Gary Rowett has since taken charge of the club, winning eight, drawing six and losing eight of his 22 matches in charge, seeing Oxford rise up to 17th in the standings, six points clear of the Championship relegation zone with just four games to go.

Leeds United are top of the Championship on 88 points with just four matches to go, level on points with second-place Burnley, while also being five points clear of Sheffield United, meaning that they will need seven points from their next three matches to realistically earn promotion as their goal difference is far superior to that of the Blades.

Daniel Farke’s men have played an entertaining style of attacking football this season as they have scored 82 goals across 42 matches. To put this into perspective, Norwich City are the second top scorers in the division with 63 goals.

Oxford United versus Leeds United will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Ultra HD.

Oxford United

Ciaron Brown and Elliott Moore are Oxford United’s only injury doubts for this game.

Leeds United

Daniel Farke’s side have a clean bill of health for their trip to Oxford.

Oxford United

Oxford enters this game with three wins from their last five matches, having earned a solid 1-0 win at Sheffield Wednesday last time out as Sam Long scored the only goal of the game with just 11 minutes to go.

Gary Rowett’s side also managed impressive 1-0 home wins over both Sheffield United and Watford, however, they have also suffered defeats at Middlesbrough (2-1) and at home to QPR (3-1).

Leeds United

Leeds enters this game off the back of wins against Preston North End (2-1) and Middlesbrough (1-0) with Daniel James scoring after just two minutes at the Riverside.

In the run-up to those matches, the Peacocks had been held to draws by Luton Town (1-1), Swansea City (2-2) and QPR (2-2).

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