Portsmouth vs Oxford United Prediction: match preview, predicted lineups, tips & odds on April 6, 2026
EFL Championship
On April 6, the 41st round of the English Championship will see a clash between Portsmouth and Oxford United. We can expect an interesting encounter between two evenly matched teams.
Portsmouth vs Oxford United: Team News and Expert Analysis
The season has not been going well for Portsmouth. After 39 Championship matches, the team has accumulated only 41 points, placing them 21st in the league table. The gap from the relegation zone is minimal—just 1 point—though the blue and whites have one game in hand. In the FA Cup, the team failed to meet Arsenal in the quarter-finals—Portsmouth lost that match 1-4.
Oxford United has shown similar results this season. In 40 Championship rounds, the club has managed to collect 40 points, which currently puts them in a dangerous 23rd place. However, the competition is still close—Oxford United is only 1 point behind Portsmouth. In the national cup, the team knocked out Milton Keynes Dons and qualified for the round of 32, but narrowly lost to Sunderland there.
Head-to-Head: Portsmouth vs Oxford United
Since 2024, the teams have faced each other 5 times. During this period, Portsmouth have a clear advantage, with 3 wins, while the other 2 matches ended in draws.
Both teams' defenses have not been particularly reliable this season, so I’m betting on over 2 goals (odds – 1.6).
Portsmouth vs Oxford United: Key Statistics and Trends
- Portsmouth have not won any of their last 7 matches. Their record includes 2 draws and 5 defeats.
- In their last 6 away games, Oxford United have only 1 win.
- Portsmouth have failed to keep a clean sheet in 11 straight matches.
- Portsmouth have lost each of their last 4 home games.
Portsmouth vs Oxford United: Probable Starting Lineups
Portsmouth (4-2-3-1 formation): Schmid – Swanson, Ogilvie, Pool, Devlin – Le Roux, Peck – Ali, Chaplin, Caballero – Bishop
Oxford United (4-2-3-1 formation): Cumming – Kerry, Brown, Gelik, Long – Brannagan, Konak – Pert-Garris, Donley, Mills – Lancashire
Place your bets on the upcoming match and keep track of your team's position in the English Championship standings.
