Oxford United vs Birmingham City: match statistics
Birmingham City are displaying significantly better form in their last five matches, averaging 2.2 points per game compared to Oxford United's 1.2. The visitors sit 13th in the table, while the hosts occupy a very low 23rd position, indicating a clear qualitative edge for Birmingham. Oxford United have only a 21% win rate at home and draw as many as 43% of their matches, highlighting issues in converting chances. Birmingham City dominate possession (53% vs 45%) and show a superior results streak (WWDWD vs LDDDW). Although the visitors have a poor away record (60% defeats), their current form and qualitative advantage over the struggling host point towards a Birmingham City victory.
Oxford United vs Birmingham City: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Oxford United play Birmingham City in Championship (England). The match date is 31 January 2026 at 16:00. Final score: 0:2.
Current form
Oxford United: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match. Birmingham City: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Oxford United scores 0.98 and concedes 1.28 goals per match. Birmingham City scores 1.24 and concedes 1.22. League average: 2.59 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Oxford United 52%, Birmingham City 57%. Over 2.5: Oxford United 46%, Birmingham City 46%. League level: BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 50%.
xG, shots and style
Birmingham City has higher xG: 1.51 vs 1.27. Oxford United: 11.9 shots per match, Birmingham City: 13.6.
Match halves
Oxford United: half-time lead 26%, second-half goals 0.37. Birmingham City: half-time lead 30%, second-half goals 0.61.
Goals by minute
Oxford United: 0-15 (10 goals). Birmingham City: 16-30 (11 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Championship: 2.59 goals per match, BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 50%.
Head-to-head
1 H2H matches: 0-0-1. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 0%.
Match description
Birmingham City are displaying significantly better form in their last five matches, averaging 2.2 points per game compared to Oxford United's 1.2. The visitors sit 13th in the table, while the hosts occupy a very low 23rd position, indicating a clear qualitative edge for Birmingham. Oxford United have only a 21% win rate at home and draw as many as 43% of their matches, highlighting issues in converting chances. Birmingham City dominate possession (53% vs 45%) and show a superior results streak (WWDWD vs LDDDW). Although the visitors have a poor away record (60% defeats), their current form and qualitative advantage over the struggling host point towards a Birmingham City victory.
Half-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
| Oxford United | Birmingham City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 29% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.30 |
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.
Birmingham City is 83% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Oxford United · 2.2 pts / match - Birmingham 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.
Birmingham City is 27% better for: goals scored per match.
0.98 goals / match - Oxford United · 1.24 goals / match - Birmingham City
Birmingham City is 5% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.28 goals / match - Oxford United · 1.22 goals / match - Birmingham City
Oxford United scores in 59% of matches (27 of 46 matches), while Birmingham City keeps a clean sheet in 22% (10 of 46 matches).
Birmingham City scores in 76% of matches (35 of 46 matches), while Oxford United keeps a clean sheet in 17% (8 of 46 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 — Oxford United
Over / Under — Birmingham City
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.
Birmingham City is 6% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.13 pts / match - Oxford United · 1.2 pts / match - Birmingham City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Oxford United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 26% of matches and wins 24%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Birmingham City - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 30% of matches and wins 37%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +2 |
* 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 0-15 (10 goli). Concedes most in 31-45 (14). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (11 goli). Concedes most in 16-30 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - 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
Oxford United
Birmingham City
* 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
| Oxford United | Liga | Birmingham City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.26 | 2.59 | ▼ 2.46 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 52% | 57% | • 57% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 46% | 50% | ▼ 46% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 17% | 25% | ▼ 22% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 80% | 71% | ▲ 80% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 59% | 76% | ▼ 74% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Oxford United 0 - 0 - 1 Birmingham City. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Oxford United vs Birmingham City?
The Championship match finished Oxford United 0:2 Birmingham 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 Birmingham City?
Oxford United score 0.98 goals per game on average and Birmingham City 1.24. The Championship average is 2.59 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 52% of Oxford United's matches and 57% of Birmingham City's.
What form are Oxford United and Birmingham City in?
Over the last 5 games Oxford United have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Birmingham City 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Oxford United vs Birmingham City?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Oxford United vs Birmingham City: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.