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
Key match information
Oxford United played Bristol City in Championship (England). The match was played on 17 January 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Current form
Oxford United: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match. Bristol City: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Oxford United scores 1.00 and concedes 1.40 goals per match. Bristol City scores 1.46 and concedes 1.12. League average: 2.62 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Oxford United 60%, Bristol City 46%. Over 2.5: Oxford United 52%, Bristol City 46%. League level: BTTS 58%, Over 2.5 52%.
xG, shots and style
Bristol City has higher xG: 1.49 vs 1.36. Oxford United: 12.9 shots per match, Bristol City: 13.7.
Match halves
Oxford United: half-time lead 28%, second-half goals 0.32. Bristol City: half-time lead 46%, second-half goals 0.62.
Goals by minute
Oxford United: 16-30 (7 goals). Bristol City: 16-30 (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Championship: 2.62 goals per match, BTTS 58%, Over 2.5 52%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. 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
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.
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
| 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Bristol City is 200% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / match - Oxford United · 1.8 pts / match - 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 match.
1 goals / match - Oxford United · 1.46 goals / match - Bristol City
Bristol City is 25% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.4 goals / match - Oxford United · 1.12 goals / match - Bristol City
Oxford United scores in 64% of matches (16 of 25 matches), while Bristol City keeps a clean sheet in 35% (9 of 26 matches).
Bristol City scores in 73% of matches (19 of 26 matches), while Oxford United keeps a clean sheet in 8% (2 of 25 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 - Bristol 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.
Bristol City is 47% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.12 pts / match - Oxford United · 1.65 pts / match - Bristol City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Oxford United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 28% of matches and wins 20%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Bristol City - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 46% of matches and wins 42%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Oxford United
Bristol 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 | Bristol City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 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
Previous meeting: Oxford United 1 - 0 - 0 Bristol City. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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.