Derby County vs Oxford United predictions, Apr 18, 2026

Apr 12, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

English League Championship, on Saturday,

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As Derby County prepares to host Oxford United in the English League Championship on April 18, 2026, recent form suggests a compelling matchup at Pride Park. Derby County has displayed a solid resurgence in form, securing three victories in their last five encounters, showcasing their tactical resilience and ability to capitalize on home advantage. In contrast, Oxford United has struggled, managing only one win in their last five matches, indicating potential defensive vulnerabilities that Derby may exploit.

The bookmakers have set the odds at 1.77 for a home win, reflecting confidence in Derby’s capability to secure all three points. Our model predicts a home win probability of 53.5%, with a 26% chance of a draw and a 20.6% chance of an away victory for Oxford. The predicted final score of 1:0 aligns with Derby’s knack for tight matches and their defensive organization.

Given Derby’s current form and home support, they will look to control the game and apply pressure early. However, Oxford United’s need for points could breathe life into their performance. Fans should anticipate a strategic contest, but as always in football, outcomes remain unpredictable.

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Derby
52.5%		 Draw
26.5%		 Oxford
21%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:0

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
bet_at_home 1.79 3.61 4.58
betsson 1.83 3.55 4.44
MarathonBet 1.81 3.5 4.37 Watch Watch and Bet
WilliamHill 1.75 3.4 4.4
Pinnacle 1.77 3.68 4.52

Latest Results

11.04.26 Southampton FC – Derby County – 2:1
06.04.26 Derby County – Stoke City – 2:0
03.04.26 Coventry City – Derby County – 3:2
21.03.26 Derby County – Birmingham City – 1:0
16.03.26 Portsmouth FC – Derby County – 0:1		 11.04.26 Oxford United – Watford FC – 2:0
06.04.26 Portsmouth FC – Oxford United – 2:2
03.04.26 Oxford United – Hull City – 1:1
21.03.26 Southampton FC – Oxford United – 2:0
14.03.26 Oxford United – Charlton Athletic – 1:1

Facts

  • A leader and an outsider will face off in this match (ranked 8 and 22 in the zone Relegation ~ League One).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Derby won 1.
  • Each of the teams is struggling with stability in their game.
  • In this match, Derby is the team to beat.
  • In the last 7 head-to-head matches, Derby won 3 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 9:8. (average 1.3:1.1).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Derby won 1 match, drew 1 match, lost 1 match, and goals 2:2. (average 0.7:0.7).

    Latest Head To Head

    18.10.25 Oxford United – Derby County – 1:0
    11.02.25 Derby County – Oxford United – 0:0
    22.10.24 Oxford United – Derby County – 1:1
    29.12.23 Oxford United – Derby County – 2:3
    15.08.23 Derby County – Oxford United – 1:2

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Coventry 42 25 10 7 84:42 42 85
    2 Ipswich 40 21 12 7 71:40 31 75
    3 Millwall 42 21 10 11 56:47 9 73
    4 Middlesbrough 42 20 12 10 62:42 20 72
    5 Southampton 41 19 12 10 70:50 20 69
    6 Hull 42 20 8 14 64:60 4 68
    7 Wrexham 41 17 13 11 63:58 5 64
    8 Derby 42 18 9 15 61:53 8 63
    9 Norwich 42 17 7 18 55:50 5 58
    10 Bristol City 42 16 10 16 52:51 1 58
    11 QPR 42 16 10 16 58:63 -5 58
    12 Watford 42 14 15 13 52:51 1 57
    13 Preston 42 14 15 13 50:53 -3 57
    14 Swansea 42 16 9 17 50:54 -4 57
    15 Stoke 42 15 10 17 49:46 3 55
    16 Sheffield Utd 42 16 6 20 59:59 0 54
    17 Birmingham 41 14 11 16 49:52 -3 53
    18 Charlton 42 12 13 17 39:51 -12 49
    19 Blackburn 42 12 12 18 38:50 -12 48
    20 West Brom 42 11 13 18 42:56 -14 46
    21 Portsmouth 41 11 12 18 41:57 -16 45
    22 Oxford Utd 42 10 14 18 41:54 -13 44
    23 Leicester 42 11 14 17 54:64 -10 41
    24 Sheffield Wed ✔ 42 1 11 30 25:82 -57 -4

    English League Championship Outrights

    1. Coventry: 1.02 (92.59%)

    2. Ipswich: 15.4 (6.16%)

    3. Middlesbrough: 130.2 (0.73%)

    4. Millwall: 180.2 (0.53%)

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