Oxford United vs Leeds United prediction and betting tips on April 18, 2025
Game Prediction
In the 43rd round of the English Championship, a match between Oxford United and Leeds United will take place on April 18, 2025. The hosts also need points, as they do not yet have a comfortable gap from the relegation zone, but the visitors, who are dreaming of direct promotion to the Premier League, are undoubtedly much more motivated.
Our Prediction for Oxford United vs Leeds United
The Oxford team has steadily climbed the divisions in recent years, starting from the Conference, the fifth tier. In 2024, they made their way to the Championship, albeit from fifth place in League One and via the playoffs. Their more prestigious rivals, however, lost their key play-off match at Wembley in the final against Southampton.
Daniel Farke nevertheless received another chance. But so far, he still can't confidently outperform his competitors. Moreover, in spring, they only managed to beat Millwall and even lost to Portsmouth. Only in the latest rounds, against Middlesbrough and Preston, did they secure wins. As expected, the newly promoted side struggled. But in December, Rowett took over as manager. With him, the team not only left the relegation zone but built up a cushion. There was a dip in form from February to early March, but then they beat not only Watford but also Sheffield United at home. After slipping up against QPR, they managed a victory over Sheffield Wednesday away.
Harris and company are averaging just over a goal per game, but conceding significantly more, at 1.43 per match. Among the league leaders, the average goals scored per match approaches two, while only 0.69 are conceded per game in return.
Oxford United vs Leeds United: Key Stats and Trends
- Oxford United have won three of their last five matches
- 52% of Oxford United matches see both teams score, with an average total goals per game of 2.45
- Leeds United have won both of their last matches
- 38% of Leeds matches end with goals from both sides, and the average total goals per game is 2.64
Oxford United vs Leeds United: Possible Starting Lineups
Oxford United (possible lineup): Cumming - Brown, Nelson, Helik, ter Avest - Brannagan, Volks, Dembele, Romeny, Placheta - Harris
Leeds United (possible lineup): Meslier - Weber, Ampadu, Rodon, Bogle - Rothwell, Tanaka, Solomon, Aaronson, James - Piroe
Previous Matches: Oxford United vs Leeds United
All four official meetings between the clubs, including the game in December (4-0!), were won by Sheffield.
Free Prediction for Oxford United vs Leeds United
The visiting team, as the leader, is naturally the clear favorite, but the hosts have some strengths of their own. Expecting "over 2.5 total goals" (odds – 1.79).
Place your bets on the upcoming match and follow your team’s position in the English Championship league table.