Oxford United vs Queens Park Rangers: match statistics
Statistical analysis points to a tight contest between two sides in precarious league positions. Oxford United sits bottom of the table with a meager 23% home win rate and a high failure-to-score rate of 38% at their own stadium. Queens Park Rangers displays slightly better overall form, yet their away record remains poor – 43% losses and a negative goal difference (-8). Both teams possess identical average possession (44%) and a similar scoring average (1.0 goal per match). Recent form is a critical factor: Oxford has won just 1 of their last 5 matches, while QPR has averaged a mere 0.8 points per game in their last five outings. Given the poor form of both squads, high draw frequencies (38% for Oxford at home, 29% for QPR away), and comparable xG metrics, a share of the points appears the most likely outcome.
Oxford United vs Queens Park Rangers: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Oxford United played Queens Park Rangers in Championship (England). The match was played on 20 January 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Current form
Oxford United: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Queens Park Rangers: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Oxford United scores 0.96 and concedes 1.35 goals per match. Queens Park Rangers scores 1.41 and concedes 1.44. League average: 2.59 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Oxford United 58%, Queens Park Rangers 70%. Over 2.5: Oxford United 50%, Queens Park Rangers 63%. League level: BTTS 58%, Over 2.5 51%.
xG, shots and style
Queens Park Rangers has higher xG: 1.39 vs 1.35. Oxford United: 12.8 shots per match, Queens Park Rangers: 12.4.
Match halves
Oxford United: half-time lead 27%, second-half goals 0.31. Queens Park Rangers: half-time lead 30%, second-half goals 0.78.
Goals by minute
Oxford United: 16-30 (7 goals). Queens Park Rangers: 76-90+ (11 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Championship: 2.59 goals per match, BTTS 58%, Over 2.5 51%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 0.00, BTTS 0%.
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
Statistical analysis points to a tight contest between two sides in precarious league positions. Oxford United sits bottom of the table with a meager 23% home win rate and a high failure-to-score rate of 38% at their own stadium. Queens Park Rangers displays slightly better overall form, yet their away record remains poor – 43% losses and a negative goal difference (-8). Both teams possess identical average possession (44%) and a similar scoring average (1.0 goal per match). Recent form is a critical factor: Oxford has won just 1 of their last 5 matches, while QPR has averaged a mere 0.8 points per game in their last five outings. Given the poor form of both squads, high draw frequencies (38% for Oxford at home, 29% for QPR away), and comparable xG metrics, a share of the points appears the most likely outcome.
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 | Queens Park Rangers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 28% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 0.37 |
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.
Queens Park Rangers is 25% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Oxford United · 1 pts / match - Queens Park Rangers
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.
Queens Park Rangers is 47% better for: goals scored per match.
0.96 goals / match - Oxford United · 1.41 goals / match - Queens Park Rangers
Oxford United is 7% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.35 goals / match - Oxford United · 1.44 goals / match - Queens Park Rangers
Oxford United scores in 62% of matches (16 of 26 matches), while Queens Park Rangers keeps a clean sheet in 26% (7 of 27 matches).
Queens Park Rangers scores in 85% of matches (23 of 27 matches), while Oxford United keeps a clean sheet in 12% (3 of 26 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 - Queens Park Rangers
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.
Queens Park Rangers is 13% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.12 pts / match - Oxford United · 1.26 pts / match - Queens Park Rangers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Oxford United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 27% of matches and wins 19%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Queens Park Rangers - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 30% of matches and wins 41%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -2 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +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 16-30 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - 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
Queens Park Rangers
* 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 | Queens Park Rangers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.31 | 2.59 | ▲ 2.85 |
| Both teams scored | • 58% | 58% | ▲ 70% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 50% | 51% | ▲ 63% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 12% | 24% | ▲ 26% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 81% | 72% | ▲ 74% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 62% | 78% | ▼ 74% |
^ 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 0 - 1 - 0 Queens Park Rangers. Average goals 0.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Oxford United vs Queens Park Rangers?
The Championship match finished Oxford United 0:0 Queens Park Rangers. 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 Queens Park Rangers?
Oxford United score 0.96 goals per game on average and Queens Park Rangers 1.41. The Championship average is 2.59 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 58% of Oxford United's matches and 70% of Queens Park Rangers's.
What form are Oxford United and Queens Park Rangers in?
Over the last 5 games Oxford United have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Queens Park Rangers 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Oxford United vs Queens Park Rangers?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Oxford United vs Queens Park Rangers: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.