Sheffield Wednesday vs Oxford United: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

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

• Fixture: Sheffield Wednesday vs Oxford United
• Date: Saturday, 25 October 2025
• Kick-off: 15:00 BST
• Venue: Hillsborough Stadium

Sheffield Wednesday, despite their recent struggles, might find some confidence at home. Their last two home games resulted in a heavy defeat and a draw, suggesting they could be vulnerable but also capable of holding their own.

Oxford United have shown they can secure wins away from home, as evidenced by their victory against Derby County. However, their recent form has been inconsistent, which might give Sheffield Wednesday an opportunity to exploit any lapses in concentration.

The match could be closely contested, with both teams looking to break their respective losing streaks. Sheffield Wednesday's attacking duo of Lowe and Ugbo will be crucial in breaking down Oxford's defence, while Oxford's Prelec will look to capitalise on any defensive errors from the home side. The game might hinge on which team can better manage the pressure and capitalise on their chances.

Sheffield Wednesday's recent form has been poor, with three losses and two draws in their last five games. The heavy defeat at home to Coventry City and the loss to Charlton Athletic away highlight their defensive vulnerabilities.

However, the draws against Birmingham City and Queens Park Rangers show they can still compete, especially at home. This mixed form might make them unpredictable, but it also suggests they could be motivated to turn their fortunes around against Oxford United.

• Loss: 0-1 vs Middlesbrough (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Charlton Athletic (A)
• Loss: 0-5 vs Coventry City (H)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Birmingham City (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Queens Park Rangers (H)

Oxford United have had a mixed bag of results recently, with one win, two losses, and two draws in their last five games. Their victory at home against Derby County shows they can be competitive, but losses to Wrexham and Sheffield United indicate inconsistency.

The draw against Queens Park Rangers away suggests they can hold their own on the road. This varied form might make them a challenging opponent for Sheffield Wednesday, who will need to be wary of Oxford's potential to pull off an upset.

• Loss: 0-1 vs Wrexham (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs Derby County (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Watford (A)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Queens Park Rangers (A)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Sheffield United (H)

In their most recent encounters, Oxford United secured a 1-0 victory over Sheffield Wednesday at home, while Sheffield Wednesday won 3-1 away at Oxford United. These results suggest a competitive rivalry, with both teams capable of winning on their day. Sheffield Wednesday will be looking to improve on their last performance against Oxford United, while Oxford United will aim to replicate their home success.

• Sheffield Wednesday 0-1 Oxford United (12 Apr 2025)
• Oxford United 1-3 Sheffield Wednesday (14 Dec 2024)

• Olaf Kobacki (Groin) - Out

• Guilherme Siqueira (Achilles) - Out

• Pierce Charles (Shoulder) - Out

• Ernie Weaver (Foot) - Doubt

• Nathaniel Chalobah (Hamstring) - Out

• Di’shon Bernard (Knee) - Out

• Ole Romeny  (Foot) - Out

• Matthew Phillips (Knock) - Out

Predicted lineup: Lumley (GK), Palmer (DF), Iorfa (DF), M. Lowe (DF), Fusire (MF), Valery (MF), Ingelsson (MF), Bannan (MF), Amass (MF), J. Lowe (AT), Ugbo (AT)

Sheffield Wednesday's predicted lineup suggests a focus on maintaining a solid defensive structure while relying on the creativity of Bannan and the attacking prowess of Lowe and Ugbo. Their recent form indicates a need for improved defensive organisation and more clinical finishing.

Predicted lineup: Cumming (GK), Spencer (DF), Helik (DF), Brown (DF), Currie (DF), Vaulks (MF), Mills (MF), Keersmaecker (MF), Brannagan (MF), Dembélé (MF), Prelec (AT)

Oxford United's predicted lineup indicates a balanced approach, with a strong defensive line and a midfield capable of both defending and launching attacks. Their recent results suggest they will need to be more consistent in both defence and attack to challenge Sheffield Wednesday effectively.

• J. Lowe vs Brown: This duel will see Sheffield Wednesday's attacking threat, Lowe, test Oxford United's defensive solidity, anchored by Brown.

• Fusire vs Dembélé: Fusire's presence for Sheffield Wednesday will be crucial in containing the creative and dynamic play of Oxford United's Dembélé.

• Bannan (Sheffield Wednesday): Bannan's ability to control the midfield and create scoring opportunities will be vital for Sheffield Wednesday's chances of winning.

• Prelec (Oxford United): Prelec's role as the main attacking outlet for Oxford United makes him a key player to watch, especially in exploiting any defensive weaknesses in Sheffield Wednesday's backline.

The match between Sheffield Wednesday and Oxford United at 15:00 BST on Saturday, 25 October 2025, will not be broadcast live to UK viewers.

Coral is predicting that the score will be Sheffield Wednesday 1-1 Oxford United.

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