Oxford United host Sunderland in an FA Cup last-32 game, with the Championship side hoping to cause an upset against Premier League opposition. As the Black Cats are enjoying a season to remember, we predict a 1-0 away win. The Yellows have struggled for consistency this season, recording just one win in their last five matches and managing only 0.40 points per home game recently. Their attack has been blunt, averaging 0.0 goals at home over the last few fixtures, and key defender Sam Long is a doubt following a knock in a 3-0 defeat to Norwich City.
Sunderland, meanwhile, travel to Oxfordshire with mixed form. The Black Cats have won just 20% of their away games recently, conceding an average of 2.2 goals per away match, though they have averaged 0.9 goals scored per game. Injuries to key defender Omar Alderete further weaken their backline, leaving them vulnerable to counter-attacks. Historically, Sunderland have edged Oxford in head-to-head meetings, winning 5 of the last 11 clashes, but Oxford did record one win and five draws, showing they can be competitive at home.
As Sunderland have big ambitions for the FA Cup, Away Win is our main betting tip for this matchup, alongside Under 2.5 goals and BTTS - No as both sides have low scoring averages.
This FA Cup match will be played on Sunday 15 February 2026 at 14:00.
What is our Oxford United vs Sunderland prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Oxford United 0 - 1 Sunderland
Oxford United vs Sunderland Betting Tips
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -1400 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -450 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Brian Brobbey @ 160 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Brian Brobbey @ 450 Odds
- To be Booked: Brodie Spencer @ 200 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Sunderland -0.5 @ -160 Odds
- European Handicap: Oxford Utd +2 @ -250 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Under 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 2.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -400 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Sunderland to Win @ -450 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Sunderland to Win/Sunderland to Win @ 150 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Sunderland - Yes @ 100 Odds
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View OfferOxford United Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wlldl | 0.70 |
| Home | lddll | 0.40 |
| Away | ldwld | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 10% | 0% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 1.80 | 1.20 | 2.40 |
| Scored | 0.50 | 0.00 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 1.30 | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| BTTS | 40% | 0% | 80% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 60% | 100% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.00 | 1.04 | 0.96 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.47 | 1.11 | 1.84 |
Sunderland Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wlwll | 1.00 |
| Home | ddwwl | 1.60 |
| Away | dldll | 0.40 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 40% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.30 | 1.80 | 2.80 |
| Scored | 0.90 | 1.20 | 0.60 |
| Conceded | 1.40 | 0.60 | 2.20 |
| BTTS | 50% | 40% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 40% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 1.29 | 1.35 | 1.23 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.56 | 1.44 | 1.68 |
Oxford United vs Sunderland Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Oxford United (9%)
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Sunderland (45%)
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