Leicester City vs Oxford United: match statistics
Leicester City holds a decisive advantage in this clash, as confirmed by key statistics. The hosts win 46% of matches at home and have a positive goal difference (+4) at their own stadium, while Oxford United wins just 15% of away matches with a -6 record. Leicester scores an average of 1.46 goals per match at home with an xG of 1.41, whereas Oxford scores only 0.92 goals away with an xG of 1.14, and finishes as many as 38% of matches without scoring. The form of the last five matches also speaks in the hosts' favor (1.4 points per match vs 0.6 for the visitors). Oxford occupies 23rd place in the table and has lost 62% of their away matches, making them a very weak rival on the road. All indicators point to a certain victory for Leicester City.
Leicester City vs Oxford United: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Leicester City played Oxford United in Championship (England). The match was played on 24 January 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Current form
Leicester City: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Oxford United: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Leicester City scores 1.39 and concedes 1.46 goals per match. Oxford United scores 0.93 and concedes 1.30. League average: 2.59 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Leicester City 79%, Oxford United 56%. Over 2.5: Leicester City 64%, Oxford United 48%. League level: BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 51%.
xG, shots and style
Oxford United has higher xG: 1.33 vs 1.31. Leicester City: 11.5 shots per match, Oxford United: 12.6.
Match halves
Leicester City: half-time lead 39%, second-half goals 0.68. Oxford United: half-time lead 26%, second-half goals 0.30.
Goals by minute
Leicester City: 76-90+ (11 goals). Oxford United: 16-30 (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Championship: 2.59 goals per match, BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 51%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 4.00, BTTS 100%.
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
Leicester City holds a decisive advantage in this clash, as confirmed by key statistics. The hosts win 46% of matches at home and have a positive goal difference (+4) at their own stadium, while Oxford United wins just 15% of away matches with a -6 record. Leicester scores an average of 1.46 goals per match at home with an xG of 1.41, whereas Oxford scores only 0.92 goals away with an xG of 1.14, and finishes as many as 38% of matches without scoring. The form of the last five matches also speaks in the hosts' favor (1.4 points per match vs 0.6 for the visitors). Oxford occupies 23rd place in the table and has lost 62% of their away matches, making them a very weak rival on the road. All indicators point to a certain victory for Leicester City.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Leicester City | Oxford United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 28% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 0.26 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Leicester City is 40% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Leicester City · 1 pts / match - Oxford United
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.
Leicester City is 49% better for: goals scored per match.
1.39 goals / match - Leicester City · 0.93 goals / match - Oxford United
Oxford United is 12% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.46 goals / match - Leicester City · 1.3 goals / match - Oxford United
Leicester City scores in 86% of matches (24 of 28 matches), while Oxford United keeps a clean sheet in 15% (4 of 27 matches).
Oxford United scores in 59% of matches (16 of 27 matches), while Leicester City keeps a clean sheet in 11% (3 of 28 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Leicester City
Over / Under - Oxford United
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Leicester City is 25% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.39 pts / match - Leicester City · 1.11 pts / match - Oxford United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Leicester City - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 39% of matches and wins 36%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Oxford United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 26% of matches and wins 19%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 0.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 20% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 100% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +1 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Leicester City
Oxford United
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Championship).
Teams vs league
| Leicester City | Liga | Oxford United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.86 | 2.59 | ▼ 2.22 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 79% | 57% | • 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 64% | 51% | ▼ 48% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 11% | 24% | ▼ 15% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 86% | 72% | ▲ 78% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 86% | 78% | ▼ 59% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Leicester City 0 - 1 - 0 Oxford United. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Leicester City vs Oxford United?
The Championship match finished Leicester City 1:2 Oxford United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Leicester City vs Oxford United?
Leicester City score 1.39 goals per game on average and Oxford United 0.93. The Championship average is 2.59 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 79% of Leicester City's matches and 56% of Oxford United's.
What form are Leicester City and Oxford United in?
Over the last 5 games Leicester City have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Oxford United 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Leicester City vs Oxford United?
The statistical background for Leicester City vs Oxford United — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.