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

• Leicester City backed to win again with a 2-1 victory at Oxford United

• Eight points already separate the sides at kick off, with Oxford looking for their first win of the season

• Oxford are yet to keep a clean sheet this season, and Leicester's attack will provide another huge challenge

Explore Coral’s detailed preview for Oxford United vs Leicester City in the Championship. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 12:30 BST match.

• Fixture: Oxford United vs Leicester City

• Date: Saturday, 13 September 2025

• Kick-off: 12:30 BST

• Venue: The Kassam Stadium

Match Prediction: Oxford United 1-2 Leicester City

Oxford United, coming off a series of losses and a single draw, will face a stern test against a Leicester City side that has shown strong form recently. The U's have struggled to find the back of the net consistently, which could be a significant disadvantage against a Leicester team that has been solid defensively and are capable of scoring on the break. Oxford might look to exploit any complacency from Leicester, but their recent performances suggest they will need to be at their very best to secure a result.

Leicester City, on the other hand, have demonstrated resilience and the ability to grind out wins, as seen in their recent victories against Birmingham and Sheffield Wednesday. Their only loss came away to Preston, indicating a potential vulnerability on the road. 

However, with a well-balanced squad and a strong midfield, Leicester should be able to control the tempo of the game and create scoring opportunities. The Foxes will likely approach this match with confidence, aiming to continue their decent start to the league campaign. 

Oxford United's recent form has been poor, with a draw against Coventry being their only positive result in the last four league matches. The team has struggled to convert chances into goals, as evidenced by their losses to Birmingham, Hull, and Portsmouth.  

This lack of scoring prowess could hinder their performance against a Leicester side that has been defensively sound. Oxford will need to find a way to break down Leicester's defence and capitalise on any opportunities that arise if they hope to secure a positive result.

Recent Championship Results:

• 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)

Leicester City have shown good form in their recent matches, securing three wins out of their last four league games. Their ability to win both at home and away, with victories against Birmingham and Charlton, demonstrates their consistency and strength. 

The only blemish on their record was a loss to Preston, which suggests they may need to be more cautious on the road. Leicester's solid defensive performances and their capacity to score crucial goals should give them the edge in this match against Oxford.

Recent Championship Results:

• Win: 2-0 vs Birmingham City (H)

• Win: 1-0 vs Charlton Athletic (A)

• Loss: 1-2 vs Preston North End (A)

• Win: 2-1 vs Sheffield Wednesday (H)

These two teams have not met regularly in recent decades, with their last competition meeting coming in 1994. However, Leicester have had the slight upper hand in the most recent meetings, recording two wins from the pair's previous five games in all competitions. 

Recent Results

• Oxford 2-2 Leicester (23 Apr 1994)

• Leicester 2-3 Oxford (20 Nov 1993)

• Leicester 2-1 Oxford (07 Apr 1993)

• Oxford 0-0 Leicester (13 Dec 1992)

• Leicester 2-1 Oxford (08 Feb 1992)

• Ole Romeny  (Ankle) - Doubt

• Ciaron Brown (Leg) - Doubt

• Harry Soutar (Achilles) - Out

• Bobby Reid (Leg) - Out

• Victor Kristiansen (Muscle) - Out

• Hamza Choudhury (Ankle) - Out

• Cumming, Phillips, Avest, Helik, Long, Leigh,  Placheta, Keersmaecker, Brannagan, Goodrham, Lankshear

Oxford United's predicted lineup suggests a focus on maintaining a solid defensive structure while relying on the creativity of Brannagan and Goodrham to unlock Leicester's defence. The absence of Ole Romeny due to injury might force Oxford to be more cautious in their approach, potentially limiting their attacking options.

Bulgarian winger Filip Krastev could be in the Oxford squad for the first time after a deadline-day move to United.

• Stolarczyk, Pereira, Okoli, Vestergaard. Thomas, Skipp, Soumaré, Fatawu, Page, Mavididi, Ayew

Leicester City's predicted lineup indicates a balanced approach, with a strong midfield presence from Soumaré and Skipp, which should help them control the game's tempo. The inclusion of Mavididi and Fatawu in the lineup suggests Leicester will look to exploit the flanks and create scoring opportunities through quick transitions.

Argentinian forward Julian Carranza joined from Feyenoord on loan on deadline day and will be hoping to make his debut for the Foxes. Midfielders Aaron Ramsey and Jordan James could also make their first Leicester appearances after last-gasp moves to the Midlands club.

• Cameron Brannagan vs Boubakary Soumaré: Brannagan's creativity will be crucial for Oxford, but he will need to navigate past Soumaré's robust midfield presence.

• Przemyslaw Placheta vs Issahaku Fatawu: Placheta's defensive abilities will be tested by Fatawu's pace and trickery.

• Tyler Goodrham (Oxford United): Goodrham's ability to create chances from midfield could be key for Oxford's attacking efforts.

• Stephy Mavididi (Leicester City): Mavididi's speed and finishing ability make him a constant threat on the counter-attack for Leicester.

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