Oxford United vs Birmingham City: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 31 January

Oxford United

D W L L W

22nd place in England Championship

0-2

31/01/2026 11:00

Birmingham City

L W D W W

10th place in England Championship

England Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Oxford United vs Birmingham City on 31 January 2026 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Oxford United vs Birmingham City preview before placing your bet.

Oxford United will face Birmingham City in England Championship on January 31, 2026 at 11:00.
Oxford United are currently 22nd with 47 points after 46 matches.
Birmingham City sit 10th with 64 points from 46 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 2.03.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

11:00

2026-01-31

Oxford United vs Birmingham City - Prediction & Odds

Oxford United

Birmingham City

2026-01-31 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 31/01/2026

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Coventry City	95	46	28	11	7	97	45	52
02 Ipswich Town	84	46	23	15	8	80	47	33
03 Millwall	83	46	24	11	11	64	49	15
04 Southampton	80	46	22	14	10	82	56	26
05 Middlesbrough	80	46	22	14	10	72	47	25
06 Hull City	73	46	21	10	15	70	66	4
07 Wrexham	71	46	19	14	13	69	65	4
08 Derby County	69	46	20	9	17	67	59	8
09 Norwich City	65	46	19	8	19	63	56	7
10 Birmingham City	64	46	17	13	16	57	56	1
11 Swansea City	64	46	18	10	18	57	59	-2
12 Bristol City	62	46	17	11	18	59	59	0
13 Sheffield United	60	46	18	6	22	66	66	0
14 Preston North End	60	46	15	15	16	55	62	-7
15 Queens Park Rangers (QPR)	58	46	16	10	20	61	73	-12
16 Watford	57	46	14	15	17	53	65	-12
17 Stoke City	55	46	15	10	21	51	56	-5
18 Portsmouth	55	46	14	13	19	49	64	-15
19 Charlton Athletic	53	46	13	14	19	44	58	-14
20 Blackburn Rovers	52	46	13	13	20	42	56	-14
21 West Bromwich(WBA)	51	46	13	14	19	48	58	-10
22 Oxford United	47	46	11	14	21	45	59	-14
23 Leicester City	46	46	12	16	18	58	68	-10
24 Sheffield Wednesday	0	46	2	12	32	29	89	-60

Head To Head

23/08/2025 10:00

Birmingham City

1 - 0

Oxford United

ENG LCH

22/07/2017 10:00

Oxford United

0 - 2

Birmingham City

INT CF

09/08/2016 14:45

Birmingham City

0 - 0

Oxford United

ENG LC

20/07/2013 10:00

Oxford United

1 - 1

Birmingham City

INT CF

26/07/2011 14:45

Oxford United

2 - 0

Birmingham City

INT CF

Birmingham City

40%

Draw

40%

Oxford United

20%

Oxford United Last 6 matches

20/01/2026 15:45

Oxford United 0 - 0 Queens Park Rangers (QPR)

ENG LCH

17/01/2026 11:00

Oxford United 0 - 0 Bristol City

ENG LCH

09/01/2026 15:30

Milton Keynes Dons 1 - 1 Oxford United

ENG FAC

01/01/2026 11:00

Ipswich Town 2 - 1 Oxford United

ENG LCH

29/12/2025 15:45

Oxford United 0 - 1 Swansea City

ENG LCH

26/12/2025 11:00

Oxford United 2 - 1 Southampton

ENG LCH

Win

17%

Draw

50%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Birmingham City

20/01/2026 15:45

Sheffield Wednesday 0 - 2 Birmingham City

ENG LCH

17/01/2026 13:30

Swansea City 1 - 1 Birmingham City

ENG LCH

10/01/2026 13:45

Cambridge United 2 - 3 Birmingham City

ENG FAC

04/01/2026 08:00

Birmingham City 3 - 2 Coventry City

ENG LCH

01/01/2026 11:00

Watford 3 - 0 Birmingham City

ENG LCH

29/12/2025 16:15

Birmingham City 1 - 1 Southampton

ENG LCH

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England Championship

Played games

Oxford United

Birmingham City

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.98

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.28

Scored

Avg. per game

1.24

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.22

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 46 matches

YesNo

27 (59%)19 (41%)

In last 46 matches

NoYes

35 (76%)11 (24%)

Oxford United

Recent matches

Birmingham City

Under /Over

(69%)31 14(31%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(78%)35 10(22%)

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

Under /Over

(24%)11 34(76%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(29%)13 32(71%)

/Yes

(53%)24 21(47%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(56%)25 20(44%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Oxford United

Birmingham City

Shots

Oxford United

Total shots

11.87 avg / game

Blocked

147 total

Avg. 3.42

Birmingham City

Total shots

13.70 avg / game

Blocked

189 total

Avg. 4.40

Oxford United Pass Birmingham City

Total passes

14026

Avg. 305 / game

Accurate

70%

Ball possession

41%

Total passes

19491

Avg. 424 / game

Accurate

77%

Ball possession

54%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Oxford United

Played games

Birmingham City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.17

Clean sheets

0.22

4.02

185

Corners

265

5.76

22.83

1050

Throw-ins

1128

24.52

1.72

Offsides

1.74

2.93

135

GK saves

108

2.35

Oxford United

DISCIPLINARY

Birmingham City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.59

1.91

0.02

0.11

10.76

495

Fouls

532

11.57

11.54

531

Tackles

427

9.28

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How We Build the Oxford United vs Birmingham City Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Oxford United vs Birmingham City on 31 January 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this England Championship fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Oxford United vs Birmingham City Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Oxford United's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Birmingham City's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

England Championship Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live England Championship standings and the England Championship form table to understand exactly where Oxford United and Birmingham City sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our England Championship predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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