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Oxford United lock horns with Sheffield Wednesday in the 21st round of games in the EFL Championship on Saturday. The two sides are in opposite halves of the points table as the midway point of the season beckons.
Des Buckingham's Oxford are coming off a 2-0 loss at Queens Park Rangers in midweek. A Sam Field brace in the second half sunk the U's, who returned empty-handed despite dominating possession.
Following the defeat, Buckingham's side are 20th in the standings, with 18 points from 20 games, winning four, just a point above Cardiff City in the relegation zone.
Meanwhile, Danny Rohl's Sheffield are fresh off a 1-0 home loss to Blackburn Rovers in their most recent game in midweek. Makhtar Gueye's 68th-minute strike gave the Rovers all three points.
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The loss dropped the Owls to 12th in the points table, with 26 points from 20 games, winning seven, snapping a four-game unbeaten run.
On that note, here's a look at the head-to-head stats and key numbers, match prediction, and betting tips for the Oxford-Sheffield Championship clash at the Kassam Stadium.
Oxford vs Sheffield Wednesday head-to-head stats and key numbers
- In 34 meetings across competitions, Oxford lead Sheffield 12-9, with their last meeting - in League One in April 2023 - ending 1-1 at the Kassam Stadium.
- Sheffield have won just once in their last nine meetings across competitions with Oxford, losing four.
- Oxford have won one of their last five home games - all in the Championship - losing twice.
- Sheffield have three wins in their last five road outings competitions, losing twice, including one on penalties.
- Form guide (last five games across competitions, most recent result first): Oxford: L-D-L-L-L; Sheffield: L-D-W-W-D
Oxford vs Sheffield Wednesday prediction
Both sides have struggled this campaign, especially Oxford, who have run out of steam after a bright start to their first season in the Championship in more than two decades.
Oxford, surprisingly, hold a head-to-head advantage over Sheffield and are unbeaten in six league meetings, winning thrice. But Buckingham's side have won just one of their last 14 games - all in the Championship.
Sheffield, meanwhile, have been the best side in road games in the Championship since October, winning four of six games, and losing once. Hence, we expect them to end their long winless run against Oxford.
Prediction: Oxford 0-2 Sheffield Wednesday
Oxford vs Sheffield Wednesday betting tips
Tip-1: Sheffield Wednesday to win
Tip-2: Oxford to score: No (They haven't scored in three of their last five games - all in the Championship.)
Tip-3: Over 1.5 goals: Yes (Three of their last four meetings across competitions have had at least two goals.)
