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Derby vs Oxford Utd

England England

Championship 2025/2026 Pride Park, Derby
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Match Events

22' Event
Banel J.
Assist: Szmodics S.
26'
Ozoh D.
62'
Sub
Donley J. In: Jeon Jin-Woo
Out: Donley J.

AI Match Summary

Derby in this Championship 2025/2026 matchup, with the score ending 1-0 — backing the pre-match view that favored Derby.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

23%
Derby
20%
Draws
57%
Oxford Utd
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Oxford Utd

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

57% / Medium Confidence
  • Derby have won more games recently than Oxford Utd.
  • 57% chance of a draw — the model doesn't see a clear favorite.
  • European nights carry their own weight — this Championship 2025/2026 fixture won't be treated like a routine game.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 94%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 33.6%
Derby Clean Sheet 12%
Oxford Utd Clean Sheet 68%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Derby Oxford Utd
Matches Played 29 29
Wins 13 11
Draws 2 8
Losses 14 10
Goals Scored 1.48 1.17
Goals Conceded 1.34 1.14
Expected Goals (xG) 1.38 1.75
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Apr 18, 2026 Championship
Derby vs Oxford Utd
1:0
Oct 18, 2025 Championship
Oxford Utd vs Derby
1:0
Feb 11, 2025 Championship
Derby vs Oxford Utd
0:0
Oct 22, 2024 Championship
Oxford Utd vs Derby
1:1
Dec 29, 2023 League One
Oxford Utd vs Derby
2:3

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Derby Compare

Top Goalscorer Banel J.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.06
Avg xA / game 0.69

Oxford Utd Compare

Avg xG / game 1.59
Avg xA / game 0.97

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Derby 30 / 100
Oxford Utd 41 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Derby Oxford Utd

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Oxford Utd Win (2)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or BTTS No
Correct Score 0:1
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Attacking prowess: Derby scored in 90% of their last 29 outings.

Oxford Utd's defensive record shows goals conceded in 76% of 29 matches.

Games between these two average 1.80 goals.

Derby has registered 2 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Scoring Trends

Derby VS Oxford Utd
1.5 Goals Scored 2
1.5 Goals Conceded 1.25
88% Over 1.5 100%
63% Over 2.5 63%
38% Over 3.5 50%

Recent Form & Match History

Derby

(Home)
15 Aug
Charlton
2 : 1
Derby
08 Aug
Derby
1 : 2
Lincoln City
04 Aug
Rotherham
1 : 1
Derby
01 Aug
Burton
1 : 0
Derby
31 Jul
Mansfield
1 : 3
Derby
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Oxford Utd

(Away)
15 Aug
Oxford Utd
2 : 2
Milton Keynes Dons
08 Aug
Leyton Orient
2 : 0
Oxford Utd
01 Aug
Oxford Utd
2 : 0
Ipswich
28 Jul
Oxford Utd
3 : 1
Crawley Town
25 Jul
Barnet
1 : 2
Oxford Utd
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Coventry 46 28 11 7 97:45 95
2 Ipswich 46 23 15 8 80:47 84
3 Millwall 46 24 11 11 64:49 83
4 Southampton 46 22 14 10 82:56 80
5 Middlesbrough 46 22 14 10 72:47 80
6 Hull City 46 21 10 15 70:66 73
7 Wrexham 46 19 14 13 69:65 71
8 Derby 46 20 9 17 67:59 69
9 Norwich 46 19 8 19 63:56 65
10 Birmingham 46 17 13 16 57:56 64
11 Swansea 46 18 10 18 57:59 64
12 Bristol City 46 17 11 18 59:59 62
13 Sheffield Utd 46 18 6 22 66:66 60
14 Preston 46 15 15 16 55:62 60
15 QPR 46 16 10 20 61:73 58
16 Watford 46 14 15 17 53:65 57
17 Stoke City 46 15 10 21 51:56 55
18 Portsmouth 46 14 13 19 49:64 55
19 Charlton 46 13 14 19 44:58 53
20 Blackburn 46 13 13 20 42:56 52
21 West Brom 46 13 14 19 48:58 51
22 Oxford Utd 46 11 14 21 45:59 47
23 Leicester 46 12 16 18 58:68 46
24 Sheffield Wed 46 2 12 32 29:89 0
Promotion - Premier League (Main)
Promotion - Championship 2025/2026 (Play Offs)
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