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

Explore Coral's detailed preview for Oxford United vs Stoke City in the Championship. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 19:45 GMT match.

• Fixture: Oxford United vs Stoke City

• Date: Tuesday, 04 November 2025

• Kick-off: 19:45 GMT

• Venue: The Kassam Stadium

Oxford United's recent form suggests they could pose a challenge to Stoke City. With two wins and a draw in their last five games, they've shown resilience, particularly in their victory against Sheffield Wednesday away from home. Their style of play has been effective in both attack and defence, as seen in their narrow win over Derby at home. This could lead to a closely contested match where Oxford's ability to grind out results might come to the fore.

Stoke City, on the other hand, have been in good form, winning three of their last five matches. Their convincing 5-1 victory over Bristol City at home indicates a potent attacking threat, which could trouble Oxford's defence. However, their loss to Millwall away from home shows they can be vulnerable. The game might hinge on Stoke's ability to exploit their attacking prowess while maintaining defensive solidity.

Oxford United have shown a mixed bag of results recently, with two wins, two losses, and a draw in their last five games. Their ability to secure victories against Sheffield Wednesday and Derby suggests they can compete against strong opposition. However, losses to Wrexham and Watford indicate areas where they need to improve, particularly in maintaining consistency. This form could lead to a competitive performance against Stoke, but they will need to be at their best to secure a positive result.

Recent Championship Results:

• Draw: 2-2 vs Millwall (H)

• Win: 2-1 vs Sheffield Wednesday (A)

• Loss: 0-1 vs Wrexham (A)

• Win: 1-0 vs Derby County (H)

• Loss: 1-2 vs Watford (A)

Stoke City have been in impressive form, winning three out of their last five matches. Their 5-1 thrashing of Bristol City at home highlights their attacking capabilities, which could be crucial in this match. Despite a loss to Millwall, their overall performance suggests they are a strong side capable of challenging any team. This form bodes well for Stoke as they look to continue their winning streak against Oxford.

Recent Championship Results:

• Win: 5-1 vs Bristol City (H)

• Win: 1-0 vs Portsmouth (A)

• Loss: 0-2 vs Millwall (A)

• Win: 1-0 vs Wrexham (H)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Blackburn Rovers (A)

The head-to-head record between Oxford United and Stoke City shows a closely contested rivalry. In their most recent encounter on 25 January 2025, the match ended in a 0-0 draw, indicating a tight game. Prior to that, in September 2024, Oxford secured a 1-0 victory over Stoke . These results suggest that matches between these two teams are likely to be competitive and closely fought.

Recent Championship Results

• Stoke City 0-0 Oxford United (25 Jan 2025)

• Oxford United 1-0 Stoke City (14 Sep 2024)

• Brodie Spencer (Foot) - Out

• Ole Romeny (Foot) - Doubt

• Matthew Phillips (Thigh) - Doubt

• Bosun Lawal (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Sam Gallagher (Muscle) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Cumming (GK), Long (DF), Helik (DF), Brown (DF), Currie (DF), Vaulks (MF), Mills (MF), De Keersmaecker (MF), Brannagan (MF), Krastev (MF), Lankshear (AT)

Oxford's predicted lineup suggests a focus on maintaining a solid defensive structure while relying on the creativity of Brannagan and Krastev in midfield to unlock Stoke's defence. The inclusion of Lankshear up front indicates an intent to exploit any defensive lapses from Stoke.

• Predicted lineup: Johansson (GK), Tchamadeu (DF), Phillips (DF), Wilmot (DF), Cresswell (DF), Pearson (MF), Baker (MF), Manhoef (MF), Bae (MF), Thomas (MF), Mubama (AT)

Stoke City's predicted lineup points to a balanced approach, with a strong defensive line led by Tchamadeu and an attacking threat from Bae and Manhoef. Their midfield, anchored by Pearson, will be crucial in controlling the game's tempo and supporting both defensive and offensive transitions.

• Will Lankshear vs Ashley Phillips: This duel will see Oxford's striker Lankshear looking to outmanoeuvre Stoke's defender Phillips.

• Cameron Brannagan vs Ben Pearson: The midfield battle between Oxford's Brannagan and Stoke's Pearson could be pivotal in determining which team gains control of the game.

• Filip Krastev (Oxford United): Krastev's creativity and goal-scoring threat from midfield will be vital for Oxford's chances of winning.

• Jun-ho Bae (Stoke City): Bae's ability to influence the game from midfield, both in attack and defence, makes him a key player for Stoke City.

Fans in the UK are able to watch Oxford United vs Stoke City on Sky Sports+ at 19:45 GMT on Tuesday, 04 November 2025

Coral is predicting that the score will be Oxford United 1-2 Stoke City

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