Oxford United vs Bristol City: match statistics
Bristol City appears to be the clear favorite for this encounter. The visitors sit 10th in the table and are displaying much better form with 1.8 points per game in their last five matches, whereas Oxford United, in 23rd position, is averaging just 0.8 points. Bristol City holds an impressive away record with a 42% win rate and fails to score in only 25% of matches, contrasting sharply with Oxford's mere 25% home win rate. Recent form over the last five games clearly favors the visitors (WLWLW vs LWLLD), who have scored 13 goals in this period compared to just 4 by the hosts. Additionally, Bristol City has superior shot conversion (9% vs 7%) and a better goal difference on the road (+1) than Oxford does at home (-4). All statistics point to an advantage for the visitors, although Oxford, playing in front of their home crowd, may offer resistance, leaving a slight chance for a draw or a surprise home win.
Oxford United vs Bristol City: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Oxford United played against Bristol City in Championship (England). The game was played on January 17, 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
Oxford United has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. Bristol City has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Oxford United scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 1.40. Bristol City scores 1.46 and allows 1.12. Games in this league average 2.62 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 60% of Oxford United's games and 46% of Bristol City's. The Over 2.5 rates are 52% and 46%, compared with league averages of 58% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Bristol City has the higher season xG average, 1.49 to 1.36 per game. Oxford United takes 12.9 shots per game, while Bristol City takes 13.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Oxford United leads at halftime in 28% of its games and scores 0.32 goals per game after halftime. Bristol City leads at halftime in 46% and scores 0.62 after halftime.
When the teams score
Oxford United's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (7 goals). For Bristol City, it is minutes 16-30 (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 2.62 goals. Both teams score in 58% of games, and 52% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Bristol City appears to be the clear favorite for this encounter. The visitors sit 10th in the table and are displaying much better form with 1.8 points per game in their last five matches, whereas Oxford United, in 23rd position, is averaging just 0.8 points. Bristol City holds an impressive away record with a 42% win rate and fails to score in only 25% of matches, contrasting sharply with Oxford's mere 25% home win rate. Recent form over the last five games clearly favors the visitors (WLWLW vs LWLLD), who have scored 13 goals in this period compared to just 4 by the hosts. Additionally, Bristol City has superior shot conversion (9% vs 7%) and a better goal difference on the road (+1) than Oxford does at home (-4). All statistics point to an advantage for the visitors, although Oxford, playing in front of their home crowd, may offer resistance, leaving a slight chance for a draw or a surprise home win.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Oxford United | Bristol City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 28% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 0.34 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Bristol City is 200% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / game - Oxford United · 1.8 pts / game - Bristol City
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Bristol City is 46% better for: goals scored per game.
1 goals / game - Oxford United · 1.46 goals / game - Bristol City
Bristol City is 25% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.4 goals / game - Oxford United · 1.12 goals / game - Bristol City
Oxford United scores in 64% of games (16 of 25 meczów), while Bristol City keeps a clean sheet in 35% (9 of 26 meczów).
Bristol City scores in 73% of games (19 of 26 meczów), while Oxford United keeps a clean sheet in 8% (2 of 25 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Oxford United
Over / Under - Bristol City
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Bristol City is 47% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.12 pts / game - Oxford United · 1.65 pts / game - Bristol City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Oxford United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 28% of games and wins 20%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Bristol City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 46% of games and wins 42%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -3 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (9 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Oxford United
Bristol City
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Championship).
Teams vs league
| Oxford United | Liga | Bristol City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.40 | 2.62 | • 2.58 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 60% | 58% | ▼ 46% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 52% | 52% | ▼ 46% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 8% | 24% | ▲ 35% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 84% | 73% | ▲ 81% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 64% | 78% | ▼ 73% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Oxford United's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Bristol City. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Oxford United vs Bristol City?
The Championship match finished Oxford United 0:0 Bristol City. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Oxford United vs Bristol City?
Oxford United score 1.00 goals per game on average and Bristol City 1.46. The Championship average is 2.62 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 60% of Oxford United's matches and 46% of Bristol City's.
What form are Oxford United and Bristol City in?
Over the last 5 games Oxford United have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and Bristol City 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Oxford United vs Bristol City?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.