Oxford United vs Stoke City: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

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• Fixture: Oxford United vs Stoke City

• Date: Tuesday, 04 November 2025

• Kick-off: 19:45 GMT

• Venue: The Kassam Stadium

Oxford United are coming into this match with a mixed bag of results. They've shown they can hold their own at home, drawing with Millwall and beating Derby County, but their away form has been shaky. Look for them to use their solid home performances to their advantage, pressing high and trying to exploit any gaps in Stoke's defence. Lankshear up top could be key, especially if he can get the better of Phillips.

Stoke, on the other hand, have been in fine form, winning three of their last five matches. Their attack has been firing on all cylinders, particularly at home, as seen in their 5-1 thrashing of Bristol City. They'll look to control the midfield with Thomas and Pearson, feeding the ball to Mubama who's been in good form. This could be a tight game, but Stoke's recent performances suggest they might just edge it.

Oxford United's recent form has been up and down. They've managed to secure wins against Sheffield Wednesday and Derby, showing they can compete with strong teams. However, losses to Wrexham and Watford highlight their inconsistency, especially away from home. At home, they'll be looking to capitalise on their solid performances and use their midfield to control the game.

Recent Championship Results:

• Draw: 2-2 vs Millwall (H)

• Win: 2-1 vs Sheffield Wednesday (A)

• Loss: 0-1 vs Wrexham (A)

• Win: 1-0 vs Derby County (H)

• Loss: 1-2 vs Watford (A)

Stoke City have been on a roll lately, winning three out of their last five matches. Their home form has been particularly impressive, with a 5-1 win over Bristol City standing out. Even their away performances have been solid, with a 1-0 win against Portsmouth. They'll be confident going into this match, looking to continue their winning streak and dominate possession.

Recent Championship Results:

• Win: 5-1 vs Bristol City (H)
• Win: 1-0 vs Portsmouth (A)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Millwall (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs Wrexham (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Blackburn Rovers (A)

The head-to-head record between these two teams is evenly matched. In their most recent encounter, Stoke held Oxford to a 0-0 draw at home. Prior to that, Oxford secured a 1-0 victory at home. This suggests that both teams are capable of grinding out results against each other.

Recent Championship Results

• Stoke City 0-0 Oxford United (25 Jan 2025)

• Oxford United 1-0 Stoke City (14 Sep 2024)

• Brodie Spencer (Foot) - Out

• Ole Romeny (Foot) - Doubt

• Matthew Phillips (Thigh) - Doubt

• Bosun Lawal (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Sam Gallagher (Muscle) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Cumming (GK), Long (DF), Helik (DF), Brown (DF), Currie (DF), Vaulks (MF), Mills (MF), De Keersmaecker (MF), Brannagan (MF), Krastev (MF), Lankshear (AT)

Oxford will rely on their strong midfield trio of Vaulks, Brannagan, and De Keersmaecker to control the game and feed Lankshear up front. Their recent home performances suggest they'll press high and look to exploit any defensive weaknesses.

• Predicted lineup: Johansson (GK), Tchamadeu (DF), Phillips (DF), Wilmot (DF), Cresswell (DF), Pearson (MF), Baker (MF), Manhoef (MF), Bae (MF), Thomas (MF), Mubama (AT)

Stoke City's lineup shows a balanced team with a strong midfield led by Pearson and Thomas. They'll look to control the game's tempo and use their attacking options, particularly Mubama, to break down Oxford's defence.

• Stanley Mills vs Aaron Cresswell: This will be a crucial battle between Oxford's sharp wide-man and Stoke's experienced defender.

• Will Vaulks vs Lewis Baker: The midfield duel between Oxford's Vaulks and Stoke's Baker could dictate the flow of the game.

• Brian De Keersmaecker (Oxford United): De Keersmaecker's creativity in midfield will be vital for Oxford United's attacking plays.

• Divin Mubama (Stoke City): Mubama's goal-scoring form makes him a key player for Stoke City, especially in breaking down Oxford's defence.

Fans in the UK are able to watch Oxford United vs Stoke City on Sky Sports+ at 19:45 GMT on Tuesday, 04 November 2025

Ladbrokes is predicting that the score will be Oxford United 1-2 Stoke City

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