Oxford United vs Preston North End: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 31 August

Oxford United

L W L D W

17th place in England Championship

3-1

31/08/2024 10:00

Preston North End

D L L L L

20th place in England Championship

England Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Oxford United vs Preston North End on 31 August 2024 (kick-off: 10:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Oxford United vs Preston North End preview before placing your bet.

Oxford United will face Preston North End in England Championship on August 31, 2024 at 10:00.
Oxford United are currently 17th with 53 points after 46 matches.
Preston North End sit 20th with 50 points from 46 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 2.22.

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

10:00

2024-08-31

Oxford United vs Preston North End - Prediction & Odds

Oxford United

Preston North End

2024-08-31 10:00

STANDINGS UP TO 31/08/2024

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

01 Leeds United	100	46	29	13	4	95	30	65
02 Burnley	100	46	28	16	2	69	16	53
03 Sheffield United	90	46	28	8	10	63	36	27
04 Sunderland A.F.C	76	46	21	13	12	58	44	14
05 Coventry City	69	46	20	9	17	64	58	6
06 Bristol City	68	46	17	17	12	59	55	4
07 Blackburn Rovers	66	46	19	9	18	53	48	5
08 Millwall	66	46	18	12	16	47	49	-2
09 West Bromwich(WBA)	64	46	15	19	12	57	47	10
10 Middlesbrough	64	46	18	10	18	64	56	8
11 Swansea City	61	46	17	10	19	51	56	-5
12 Sheffield Wednesday	58	46	15	13	18	60	69	-9
13 Norwich City	57	46	14	15	17	71	68	3
14 Watford	57	46	16	9	21	53	61	-8
15 Queens Park Rangers (QPR)	56	46	14	14	18	53	63	-10
16 Portsmouth	54	46	14	12	20	58	71	-13
17 Oxford United	53	46	13	14	19	49	65	-16
18 Stoke City	51	46	12	15	19	45	62	-17
19 Derby County	50	46	13	11	22	48	56	-8
20 Preston North End	50	46	10	20	16	48	59	-11
21 Hull City	49	46	12	13	21	44	54	-10
22 Luton Town	49	46	13	10	23	45	69	-24
23 Plymouth Argyle	46	46	11	13	22	51	88	-37
24 Cardiff City	44	46	9	17	20	48	73	-25

Oxford United Last 6 matches

16/08/2024 15:00

Coventry City 3 - 2 Oxford United

ENG LCH

13/08/2024 14:45

Oxford United 2 - 0 Peterborough United

ENG LC

10/08/2024 07:30

Oxford United 2 - 0 Norwich City

ENG LCH

03/08/2024 10:00

Oxford United 0 - 2 Palermo

INT CF

31/07/2024 14:30

Oxford United 2 - 0 Southampton

INT CF

27/07/2024 10:00

Mansfield Town 1 - 0 Oxford United

INT CF

Win

50%

Draw

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Preston North End

17/08/2024 10:00

Swansea City 3 - 0 Preston North End

ENG LCH

13/08/2024 14:45

Preston North End 2 - 0 Sunderland A.F.C

ENG LC

09/08/2024 15:00

Preston North End 0 - 2 Sheffield United

ENG LCH

03/08/2024 10:00

Preston North End 0 - 3 Everton

INT CF

30/07/2024 14:30

Salford City 0 - 2 Preston North End

INT CF

27/07/2024 10:00

Preston North End 2 - 1 Fiorentina

INT CF

Win

50%

Draw

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England Championship

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Oxford United

Preston North End

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.65

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.83

Scored

Avg. per game

0.59

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.78

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 46 matches

YesNo

25 (54%)21 (46%)

In last 46 matches

NoYes

22 (48%)24 (52%)

Oxford United

Recent matches

Preston North End

Under /Over

(71%)32 13(29%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(73%)33 12(27%)

Under /Over

(24%)11 34(76%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(22%)10 35(78%)

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

/Yes

(53%)24 21(47%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(64%)29 16(36%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Oxford United

Preston North End

Shots

Oxford United

Total shots

9.83 avg / game

Blocked

129 total

Avg. 3.39

Preston North End

Total shots

10.83 avg / game

Blocked

124 total

Avg. 3.54

Oxford United Pass Preston North End

Total passes

16444

Avg. 357 / game

Accurate

74%

Ball possession

43%

Total passes

17166

Avg. 381 / game

Accurate

75%

Ball possession

48%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Oxford United

Played games

Preston North End

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.28

Clean sheets

0.28

3.65

168

Corners

188

4.09

21.39

984

Throw-ins

1029

22.37

1.59

Offsides

1.91

3.20

147

GK saves

113

2.46

Oxford United

DISCIPLINARY

Preston North End

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.74

117

2.54

0.00

0.11

10.22

470

Fouls

571

12.41

16.28

749

Tackles

771

16.76

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How We Build the Oxford United vs Preston North End Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Oxford United vs Preston North End on 31 August 2024 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 Preston North End 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 Preston North End'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 Preston North End sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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