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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 52.4% |
Draw 26.6% |
Oxford 21% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:0
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.82 | 3.61 | 4.58 | |
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1.83 | 3.55 | 4.44 | |
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1.81 | 3.5 | 4.37 | Watch and Bet |
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1.75 | 3.4 | 4.4 | |
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1.78 | 3.64 | 4.53 |
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
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 |
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