Bristol City vs Oxford United: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

• Bristol City tipped to continue their strong start and beat Oxford United

• The Robins remain unbeaten in the league this season, while Oxford are yet to win

• Jason Knight will be key at the heart of the Bristol City midfield

Explore Coral’s detailed preview for Bristol City vs Oxford United in the Championship. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 15:00 BST match.

• Fixture: Bristol City vs Oxford United

• Date: Sunday, 21 September 2025

• Kick-off: 15:00 BST

• Venue: Ashton Gate

Match Prediction: Bristol City 3-1 Oxford United

Bristol City's recent form suggests they will dominate possession and create numerous scoring opportunities. Their ability to score freely, as evidenced by their 4-2 win against Hull City and 4-1 victory over Sheffield United, indicates they could overwhelm Oxford United's defence.

Oxford, on the other hand, have struggled to secure wins, drawing twice and losing three of their last five matches. Their leaky defence, conceding nine goals in those games, might struggle to contain Bristol City's attacking prowess.

The match could see Bristol City taking an early lead and maintaining pressure throughout. Oxford United might find some success on the counter-attack, given their recent draws against strong teams like Leicester and Coventry. However, their inability to convert draws into wins and their defensive frailties could be their undoing against a confident Bristol City side. Expect a competitive game, but Bristol City's current form and home advantage should see them through.

Bristol City are in excellent form, having won three of their last five matches and drawn the other two. Their recent victories, including a 3-0 win against Sheffield Wednesday and a 4-1 triumph over Sheffield United, showcase their attacking strength and defensive solidity.

This form should give them confidence heading into the match against Oxford United. Their ability to score multiple goals in several games suggests they will be a formidable opponent at home.

Recent Championship Results:

• Win: 3-0 vs Sheffield Wednesday (A)

• Win: 4-2 vs Hull City (H)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Derby County (A)

• Draw: 0-0 vs Charlton Athletic (H)

• Win: 4-1 vs Sheffield United (A)

Oxford United have had a challenging run, with only two draws and three losses in their last five games. Their inability to secure a win, coupled with conceding multiple goals, indicates a struggling defence. The draws against Leicester and Coventry show they can compete against strong teams, but their recent losses highlight a need for improvement. Facing a confident Bristol City side, Oxford will need to tighten up at the back to have any chance of a positive result.

Recent Championship Results:

• Draw: 2-2 vs Leicester City (H)

• Draw: 2-2 vs Coventry City (H)

• Loss: 0-1 vs Birmingham City (A)

• Loss: 2-3 vs Hull City (A)

• Loss: 0-1 vs Portsmouth (H)

Neither side has had the upper hand in recent encounters, with both enjoying two wins each, plus a draw in their last meeting. This would suggest that neither Oxford nor Bristol City have a psychological edge.

Recent Results (All Competitions)

• Oxford United 1-1 Bristol City (01 Feb 2025)

• Bristol City 2-1 Oxford United (21 Sep 2024)

• Bristol City 5-1 Oxford United (09 Aug 2023)

• Bristol City 1-2 Oxford United (12 Aug 2014)

• Bristol City 0-1 Oxford United (09 Sep 2002)

• Max O'Leary (Ankle) - Doubt

• Luke McNally (Cruciate Ligament) - Doubt

• Joe Williams (Ankle) - Doubt

• Cameron Pring (Ankle) - Doubt

• Ole Romeny (Ankle) - Doubt

• Ciaron Brown (Leg) - Doubt

• Brodie Spencer (Thigh) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Vitek, Vyner, Dickie, Atkinson, Sykes, Knight, Randell, McCrorie, Twine, Mehmeti, Riis

Bristol City's predicted lineup suggests a focus on maintaining their attacking momentum, with key players like Twine and Mehmeti likely to be instrumental in breaking down Oxford's defence. Their recent form indicates they will continue to press high and look to exploit any defensive weaknesses.

• Predicted lineup: Cumming, Long, Helik, Davies, Currie, Placheta, De Keersmaecker, Brannagan, Krastev, Phillips, Lankshear

Oxford United's predicted lineup points to a reliance on Brannagan and De Keersmaecker in midfield to control the game's tempo and support the attack. Given their recent struggles, they will need to be more disciplined defensively to counter Bristol City's offensive threat.

• Emil Riise vs Jamie Cumming: Riis will be crucial in City’s attacking strategy, while goalkeeper Cumming will need to be at his best to keep the strikers at bay.

• Scott Twine vs Cameron Brannagan: Twine's creativity in midfield will be tested by Brannagan's ability to disrupt and control the game's flow.

• Zak Vyner (Bristol City): Vyner's defensive contributions have been vital in Bristol City's recent successes, providing stability at the back.

• Will Lankshear (Oxford United): Lankshear's goal-scoring threat could be Oxford's best chance of finding the net against a strong Bristol City defence.

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