Head-to-Head
- The U's have won the last 2 meetings, beating the Brewers 4-0 away from home in League One 2023/2024.
- Burton are 5th with 8 points from 5 games in League One 2026/2027.
Oxford United
- Oxford United have made a mixed start to League One 2026/2027 with 2 wins, a draw and 2 defeats in their last 5.
- Oxford come into this matchup on a real high after hammering Leicester City 4-0 away from home earlier today.
- The U's have played with a real tempo since Aaron Ramsey took over, looking to press high and play on the front foot, although they have conceded 2 goals in their only home league matchup this season.
Burton Albion
- Brewers boss Gary Bowyer is likely to keep his side in a more compact, pragmatic shape and his players are much more direct than the home side.
- They are likely to hurt the U's when they do win the ball, especially on the break.
Key Players
- Mark Harris leads Oxford's scoring with 3 goals in 4 games.
- Finn Delap is Burton's leading scorer with 2 in 5.
- Kyran Lofthouse has been their chief creator with 3 assists in 5 matches.
Betting Insights
- Backing both teams to score looks a solid bet at 1.73.
- We're going to follow the form, odds and head-to-head and bet on the hosts to get the win at 4/3.
Prediction
Oxford United are the more likely winners, but expect Burton to offer danger on transitions and the break.