Preston North End vs Oxford United predictions, Mar 06, 2026

Feb 28, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

English League Championship, on Friday,

Preston

Oxford

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As Preston North End prepares to host Oxford United on March 6, 2026, both teams are keen to turn their recent fortunes around in the English League Championship.

Preston North End arrives with a modest record, securing just one victory in their last five matches, indicating a struggle to find consistency. The bookmakers have placed them as the favorites with odds of 2.08 for a home win, reflecting potential advantages on home soil. Their tactical approach has often relied on a strong defensive structure, but recent performances suggest they need to enhance their attacking prowess to convert chances into goals.

On the other hand, Oxford United is facing a particularly difficult stretch, having not won any of their last five fixtures. They will aim to break this streak, although their chances are reflected in the odds of 3.47 for an away win. Oxford’s challenges have stemmed from a lack of offensive firepower, which has hindered their ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities.

Statistical breakdowns suggest a 44.6% probability for a Preston home victory, alongside a 28.7% chance of a draw and a 26.9% probability of an Oxford win. As both teams vie for crucial points, this match promises to be an intriguing encounter. However, outcomes remain uncertain, and each side will need to deliver a strong performance to secure the desired result.

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Preston
46.5%		 Draw
28.2%		 Oxford
25.2%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
bet_at_home 2 3.38 3.93
betsson 2.03 3.45 3.7
MarathonBet 1.99 3.32 3.8 Watch Watch and Bet
WilliamHill 2.05 3.1 3.6
Pinnacle 1.97 3.42 3.85

Latest Results

28.02.26 Preston North End – Millwall – 0:2
24.02.26 Swansea City – Preston North End – 1:1
20.02.26 Blackburn Rovers – Preston North End – 1:0
14.02.26 Preston North End – Watford FC – 2:2
07.02.26 Preston North End – Portsmouth FC – 1:0		 28.02.26 Oxford United – West Bromwich Albion – 2:1
25.02.26 Stoke City – Oxford United – 2:1
21.02.26 Middlesbrough FC – Oxford United – 0:0
15.02.26 Oxford United – Sunderland AFC – 0:1
10.02.26 Oxford United – Norwich City – 0:3

Facts

  • This match features a clash between a mid-table team and the outsider (ranked 12 and 23 in the zone Relegation ~ League One).
  • Preston has had mixed results lately (last 5 games: 1 wins).
  • Oxford‘s performance has dropped in recent matches (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
  • Preston could have a small edge in this match.
  • In the last 3 head-to-head matches, Preston won 1 match, drew 1 match, lost 1 match, and goals 4:5. (average 1.3:1.7).
  • Including home match between the teams, Preston won 0 matches, drew 1 match, lost 0 matches, and goals 1:1.

    Latest Head To Head

    13.12.25 Oxford United – Preston North End – 1:2
    04.01.25 Preston North End – Oxford United – 1:1
    31.08.24 Oxford United – Preston North End – 3:1

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Coventry 35 21 8 6 72:38 34 71
    2 Middlesbrough 34 18 9 7 51:34 17 63
    3 Millwall 35 18 8 9 47:40 7 62
    4 Ipswich 33 17 9 7 59:34 25 60
    5 Hull 34 18 6 10 56:48 8 60
    6 Wrexham 35 15 12 8 54:45 9 57
    7 Southampton 35 14 11 10 57:46 11 53
    8 Derby 35 14 9 12 52:46 6 51
    9 Watford 35 13 12 10 45:41 4 51
    10 Bristol City 35 14 8 13 48:44 4 50
    11 Birmingham 34 13 10 11 45:43 2 49
    12 Preston 35 12 13 10 41:40 1 49
    13 Sheffield Utd 35 15 3 17 50:48 2 48
    14 Stoke 35 13 8 14 39:34 5 47
    15 QPR 35 13 8 14 46:54 -8 47
    16 Swansea 35 13 7 15 40:43 -3 46
    17 Norwich 35 13 6 16 47:44 3 45
    18 Charlton 35 10 11 14 33:44 -11 41
    19 Portsmouth 34 10 9 15 34:44 -10 39
    20 Blackburn 35 10 8 17 33:46 -13 38
    21 West Brom 35 9 8 18 34:52 -18 35
    22 Leicester 35 10 10 15 47:56 -9 34
    23 Oxford Utd 35 7 11 17 31:47 -16 32
    24 Sheffield Wed ✔ 35 1 8 26 21:71 -50 -7

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