Southampton play host to Oxford United at their St. Mary's Stadium as they look to consolidate their playoff position. Given the huge gap in quality between the two sides, our prediction leans toward a 3-1 home win. The Saints are in fine form, unbeaten in their last 10 matches with an impressive 80% win rate, scoring an average of 2.1 goals per game while conceding just 0.8. Home matches have been particularly strong, with clean sheets in 60% of their games and BTTS occurring in 40%. Expected goals reflect their attacking edge, with 1.64 xG at home.
Oxford United, fighting to avoid relegation, have struggled for consistency, averaging 1.2 points per game over the last 10 outings. The Yellows score less than Southampton, with 0.9 goals per game, and concede 1.2. BTTS has featured in 60% of their away matches, showing occasional defensive vulnerability. Historical clashes favor the visitors’ challenge, but Southampton have won both previous H2H matches, with one BTTS occurrence.
Considering Southampton's fine home form and higher scoring output, punters worldwide can find value in betting on Home Win, alongside Southampton Over 1.5 and Over 2.5 goals total.
This Championship match will be played on Saturday 21 March 2026 at 15:00.
What is our Southampton vs Oxford United prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Southampton 3 - 1 Oxford United
Southampton vs Oxford United Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 3-1 @ 1200 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -120 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -800 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Over 3.5 Goals @ 220 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -111 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -350 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Cyle Larin @ 120 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Cyle Larin @ 400 Odds
- To be Booked: Brodie Spencer @ 175 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Southampton -0.5 @ -174 Odds
- European Handicap: Southampton +3 @ -225 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 7.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 9.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -400 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Southampton to Win @ -550 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Southampton to Win/Southampton to Win @ 137 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Southampton - No @ -163 Odds
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View OfferSouthampton Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwwdwwwdww | 2.60 |
| Home | wwdww | 2.60 |
| Away | wwwdw | 2.60 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 80% | 80% | 80% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.90 | 2.40 | 3.40 |
| Scored | 2.10 | 2.00 | 2.20 |
| Conceded | 0.80 | 0.40 | 1.20 |
| BTTS | 60% | 40% | 80% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 60% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.50 | 1.64 | 1.35 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.44 | 1.24 | 1.63 |
Oxford United Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ldlldlwwwd | 1.20 |
| Home | llwwd | 1.40 |
| Away | lddlw | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.10 | 2.00 | 2.20 |
| Scored | 0.90 | 0.80 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 1.20 | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| BTTS | 50% | 40% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 1.08 | 1.14 | 1.03 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.81 | 1.39 | 2.23 |
Southampton vs Oxford United Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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Oxford United (100%)
