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€34.42m

20 Jan14:45
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€47.58m

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Oxford Utd vs QPR Prediction: Will QPR’s Away Support Make the Difference?

Welcome to our Oxford Utd vs QPR prediction, where we break down the stats, the stories, and the smart bets for this Championship meeting on January 20, 2026. If you’re looking for a friendly, easy-to-digest preview with a dash of insight and a sprinkle of humor, you’re in the right place. Let’s see what’s brewing at the Kassam Stadium as Oxford United and Queens Park Rangers (QPR) go head to head.

Oxford United and QPR: Two Teams, Two Stories

This season, Oxford United and QPR have been living very different football lives. Oxford, sitting 23rd in the Championship with just 22 points from 25 matches, are fighting tooth and nail to escape the relegation zone. Their recent form? A bit of a rollercoaster: one win, one draw, and three losses in their last five league games. Their most recent outing was a goalless draw against Sheffield United—hardly the fireworks fans were hoping for.

QPR, on the other hand, are enjoying a steadier ride. They’re 11th in the table with 38 points from 26 games, showing more consistency and a bit more swagger. Their last five matches? A win, two draws, and two losses. Their latest match was also a 0-0 draw, this time against Sheffield Wednesday. It seems both teams are keeping their powder dry for this one!

Head to Head: QPR’s Upper Hand

  • QPR have won four of their last five meetings with Oxford United.
  • Their most recent match ended 0-0 on October 1, 2025.
  • Oxford United haven’t beaten QPR since 1998—talk about a long wait!
  • In total, QPR have won 4 of the last 8 meetings, Oxford just 2, with 2 draws.

Tactics, Players, and Staff News

  • Oxford United often set up in a 3-4-2-1, looking for width and depth. Filip Krastev is their top scorer, and Cameron Brannagan leads in shots on target. They’ve scored 25 goals this season but have struggled to keep clean sheets—none in their last 15 matches!
  • QPR have Rumarn Burrell leading their scoring charts, with Ilias Chair creating chances and Nicolas Madsen bossing the midfield. QPR have notched up 35 goals so far, with 10 in their last five matches.
  • Oxford are under interim management after Gary Rowett’s departure, while QPR are led by Julien Stéphan, with Arsenal legend Steve Bould lending his defensive expertise.
  • QPR’s goalkeeping situation has been a soap opera, but Ben Hamer is back between the sticks after Joe Walsh’s injury.

Betting Odds and Key Stats

  • Home win: 2.43
  • Draw: 3.3
  • Away win: 3.1
  • Oxford’s squad value: €34.42m; QPR: €47.58m
  • Oxford’s last big win: 2-1 over Ipswich (odds 6.25!)
  • QPR’s last big away win: 1-0 at Sunderland (odds 5.5)

Our AI’s Oxford Utd vs QPR Prediction

Now, let’s talk predictions. Our AI has crunched the numbers, checked the form, and even had a cup of tea with the stats. Here’s what it says:

  1. Best tip: Under 3.5 total goals (odds 1.26, trust level 6.2/10). Both teams have been involved in low-scoring games lately, and with both drawing blanks in their last matches, don’t expect a goal-fest.
  2. 1x2 market prediction: X2 (draw or QPR win) at odds of 1.47, confidence 2.0. QPR’s recent head to head record and slightly better squad depth give them the edge.
  3. Final score prediction: 1-1. Our AI sees Oxford taking a first-half lead (1-0 at halftime), but QPR fighting back after the break.
  • Possession: Oxford United 52%, QPR 48%
  • Shots: Oxford 14 (4 on target), QPR 10 (3 on target)
  • Corners: 4 each
  • Yellow cards: Oxford 1, QPR 0

What to Watch For

  • QPR’s away support—1.476 tickets sold out. Expect a noisy away end!
  • Oxford’s search for a new manager could add unpredictability.
  • Both teams have struggled to keep clean sheets, but recent games suggest a tight affair.

To sum up our Oxford Utd vs QPR prediction: expect a close, hard-fought match with few goals. QPR’s stronger squad and away support might just tip the scales, but Oxford’s fighting spirit at home can’t be ignored. Under 3.5 goals looks like the safest bet, and a 1-1 draw is our call. Enjoy the game, and may your bets be as smart as your football chat!

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Best Tip

The best betting football prediction for Oxford Utd vs QPR

U3.5 -385

No more than 3 goals will be scored in the match with odds of -385
6/10

1x2 Tip

X2 -167

QPR to win or draw
2/10

Total Goals

Under 3.5 -385

No more than 3 goals will be scored in the match
6/10

Both Teams To Score

Yes -114

Both teams are expected to score
1/10

Bet Builder Tip

X2&U4.5 -125

Away win/draw and under 4.5 goals
1/10
Both Teams To Score

Half-Time Score

1:0

Correct Score

1:1

Stats Predictions

0.93
xG
1.11
52%
Ball Possession
48%
14
Total Shots
10
4
Shots on Goal
3
5
Shots Off Goal
4
4
Corners
4

Average / Match

0.9
Expected Goals
1.2
2
Total Goals
3
0.8
Goals Scored
1.7
1.2
Goals Against
1.3
42%
Possession
45%
12.9
Total Shots
10.1
3.9
Shots on Goal
3.5
5.2
Shots off Goal
4.5
12.1
Fouls
10.6
4
Corners
4.4
1.9
Offsides
1.7
2.29
Yellow Cards
1
353
Total Passes
347

Overview Last 10 Matches

2
Wins
4
7
Over 1.5 Goals
9
4
Over 2.5 Goals
8
0
Over 3.5 Goals
3
6
Both Teams Scored
8
1
Unexpected Wins
0
0
Unexpected Loses
0

Head to Head

Oxford Utd
2 - 1 - 3
QPR
QPR QPR 01-Oct-25
0:0
Oxford Utd Oxford Utd
Oxford Utd Oxford Utd 09-Apr-25
1:3
QPR QPR
QPR QPR 11-Dec-24
2:0
Oxford Utd Oxford Utd
Oxford Utd Oxford Utd 29-Jul-23
5:0
QPR QPR
QPR QPR 24-Aug-21
2:0
Oxford Utd Oxford Utd
Oxford Utd Oxford Utd 29-Aug-20
1:0
QPR QPR

Profile time Recent Matches of Oxford Utd

31 Jan Oxford Utd Oxford Utd.
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24 JanW Leicester Leicester.
1:2
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20 JanD Oxford Utd Oxford Utd.
0:0
QPR. QPR
17 JanD Oxford Utd Oxford Utd.
0:0
Bristol City. Bristol City
09 JanD MK Dons MK Dons.
1:1
Oxford Utd. Oxford Utd
01 JanL Ipswich Ipswich.
2:1
Oxford Utd. Oxford Utd
29 DecL Oxford Utd Oxford Utd.
0:1
Swansea. Swansea
26 DecW Oxford Utd Oxford Utd.
2:1
Southampton. Southampton
20 DecL Charlton Charlton.
1:0
Oxford Utd. Oxford Utd
13 DecL Oxford Utd Oxford Utd.
1:2
Preston. Preston

Profile time Recent Matches of QPR

24 JanLQPR QPR.
2:3
Wrexham.Wrexham
20 JanDOxford Utd Oxford Utd.
0:0
QPR.QPR
17 JanDStoke Stoke.
0:0
QPR.QPR
11 JanLWest Ham West Ham.
2:1
QPR.QPR
04 JanWQPR QPR.
3:0
Sheffield We.Sheffield Wed
01 JanLQPR QPR.
1:2
Norwich.Norwich
29 DecLWest Brom West Brom.
2:1
QPR.QPR
26 DecDPortsmouth Portsmouth.
1:1
QPR.QPR
20 DecWQPR QPR.
4:1
Leicester.Leicester
13 DecLMiddlesbrough Middlesbroug.
3:1
QPR.QPR

England - Championship England - Championship

Team Matches Goals Points
1 Coventry Coventry29
62-33
58
2 Middlesbrough Middlesbrough29
46-29
55
3 Ipswich Ipswich28
48-27
50
4 Hull City Hull City28
47-40
50
5 Millwall Millwall29
36-35
49
6 Wrexham Wrexham29
43-37
44
7 Bristol City Bristol City29
40-31
43
8 Watford Watford28
39-33
43
9 Preston Preston29
36-33
43
10 Stoke City Stoke City29
34-26
42
11 Derby Derby29
39-37
42
12 QPR QPR29
40-42
40
13 Birmingham Birmingham29
39-38
39
14 Leicester Leicester29
40-43
38
15 Southampton Southampton29
41-41
37
16 Swansea Swansea29
32-37
36
17 Sheffield Utd Sheffield Utd28
39-41
35
18 Norwich Norwich29
37-41
33
19 Charlton Charlton28
27-38
32
20 West Brom West Brom29
32-44
32
21 Portsmouth Portsmouth27
24-37
30
22 Blackburn Blackburn28
26-37
29
23 Oxford United Oxford United28
27-36
27
24 Sheffield Wednesday Sheffield28
18-56
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