Explore Coral's detailed preview for Oxford United vs Swansea in the Championship. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 19:45 GMT match.
Match Details
Fixture: Oxford United vs Swansea
Date: Monday, 29 December 2025
Kick-off: 19:45 GMT
Venue: Kassam Stadium
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Our predictions for Oxford United vs Swansea
Match Prediction: Oxford United 1-2 Swansea
Oxford United will be looking to bounce back from their recent loss to Swansea when they host them again. With a strong performance at home against Southampton, they'll aim to exploit their home advantage and the attacking prowess of players like Goodrham and Mills. However, they'll need to be wary of Swansea's solid defensive record in recent games, which could make it challenging to break them down.
Swansea, on the other hand, will be confident after their convincing win over Oxford in the last encounter. Their recent form has been mixed, but they've shown they can perform well against good sides, as seen in their victory against Wrexham. The key for Swansea will be to maintain a tight defensive shape while looking to exploit any gaps in Oxford's midfield with the likes of Cullen and Ronald.
Oxford United's recent form has been inconsistent, with a notable win against Southampton at home but losses in three of their last five games. Their victory over Southampton will give them some confidence, but the back-to-back losses to Charlton and Preston, coupled with the recent defeat to Swansea, suggest they'll need to be at their best to secure a positive result. The draw against Blackburn shows they can compete, but they'll need to find more consistency to challenge a team like Swansea.
Recent Championship Results:
Win: 2-1 vs Southampton (H)
Loss: 0-1 vs Charlton (A)
Loss: 1-2 vs Preston (H)
Draw: 1-1 vs Blackburn (A)
Loss: 0-2 vs Swansea (A)
Swansea
Swansea's form has been fairly good, with three wins and two losses in their last five games. Their victories against Wrexham and Portsmouth, along with the convincing win over Oxford United, indicate they have the capability to perform well. However, the losses to Stoke City and Coventry show they can be vulnerable, especially away from home. They'll need to be focused and disciplined to maintain their recent success against Oxford.
Recent Championship Results:
Loss: 0-1 vs Coventry (A)
Win: 2-1 vs Wrexham (H)
Loss: 1-2 vs Stoke City (A)
Win: 1-0 vs Portsmouth (H)
Win: 2-0 vs Oxford United (H)
Head-to-Head Record
The head-to-head record between Oxford United and Swansea shows a competitive but relatively short history, with Swansea winning the most recent encounter 2-0 in December this year. The teams have had mixed results in their previous meetings, with an away win for Swansea, which was followed by a pulsating 3-3 draw. This suggests that while Swansea have had the upper hand recently, Oxford are capable of causing an upset.
Oxford United are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Cumming in goal and a back four of Spencer, Helik, Brown, and Currie. The midfield duo of Harris and De Keersmaecker will look to provide stability and support the attacking trio of Płacheta, Goodrham, and Prelec, with Goodrham playing just behind the striker.
Swansea are likely to deploy a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Vigouroux between the posts and a defensive line of Galbraith, Cabango, Burgess, and Tymon. The midfield will be anchored by Franco and Stamenić, with the attacking trio of Cullen, Eom, and Ronald looking to feed Vipotnik and exploit any gaps in Oxford's defence.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
Goodrham vs Burgess: Goodrham's pace and skill will be tested against the experienced Burgess.
Harris vs Franco: Harris' creativity in midfield will face a stern challenge from Franco's defensive nous.
De Keersmaecker (Oxford United): De Keersmaecker's role in midfield will be crucial for Oxford United's control and distribution.
Cullen (Swansea): Cullen's ability to find the net will be key for Swansea's attacking threat.
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