Stoke
- Stoke have won 6, drawn 4 and lost 6 of 16 home games in Championship 2025-2026.
- Stoke have failed to win their last 5 games (D3, L2).
- A compact back four will be the base for Stoke.
- Stoke will look to play wide and overload the flanks to generate counterattacking opportunities.
Oxford United
- Oxford United have won just 3 of 17 away games in Championship 2025-2026, conceding an average of 1.29 goals per away game.
- Oxford United have drawn 2 and lost 3 of their last 5.
- Matt Bloomfield, who took over in January 2026, has brought a sense of structure and organisation to United with a double-pivot base, a disciplined shape and a patient possession-based approach.
Head-to-Head
Stoke dominated the most recent meeting, beating United 3-0 away from home in the Championship just 3 months ago.
Key Players
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Key players to watch:
- Sorba Thomas is Stoke’s main goal scorer in the Championship 2025-2026 season, with 9 goals in 33 appearances.
- Ben Wilmot has been Stoke’s best bet recently, scoring both of his team’s goals in the last 5 matches.
Betting Insights
- Stoke are the obvious favorites here at 1.7.
- With both teams struggling in front of goal, the Under 2.5 goals market at 1.75 looks good.
Prediction
- Stoke to edge out Oxford.
- However, both teams are in poor form, so expect a tight game.
