Peterborough vs Oxford United Predictions
League One · England
Peterborough
AI Predicted Score
1 - 2
Oxford United
Win Probability (1X2)
Best Value Pick
Match Result: Oxford United Win
@ 2.4(+25% edge)
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Peterborough vs Oxford United: Match Preview
Peterborough enter this fixture in the relegation zone, having collected just two points from their last five matches and suffering back-to-back defeats. Their only home win this season came in August, and a leaky defence (23 conceded in 13) has undermined any progress. Oxford United, by contrast, are third in the table and unbeaten in five, with a current streak of three wins and two draws that has seen them close the gap on the automatic promotion spots.
The tactical battle will likely hinge on Oxford's well-drilled defence and ability to control midfield, as they've conceded just 0.4 goals per game in their last five and averaged 6.2 shots on target. Peterborough have been wasteful in attack, failing to score in two of their last five despite averaging 17 shots per game, and have kept only one clean sheet all season. Set pieces could play a role, with both sides averaging over six corners per game recently, but Oxford's discipline (just 1.6 yellows per game) may help them avoid dangerous free-kicks in their own third.
Given the momentum of the visitors and the hosts' ongoing struggles, the model expects Oxford to assert their superiority, especially after half-time where they've scored four of their last six goals. Peterborough's high shot volume could see them on the scoresheet, but Oxford's current form and defensive solidity make them clear favourites to take all three points.
How Peterborough and Oxford United Are Arriving
Form, fitness and who's likely to start.
Peterborough vs Oxford United Goalscorer Form
Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.
Peterboroughlast 5 matchesOccasional threat
Occasional threat
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Occasional threat
Oxford Unitedlast 5 matchesRegular contributor
Occasional threat
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Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Peterborough's recent form has been dismal, with no wins and four defeats in their last five, and their attack has faltered despite decent shot numbers. Oxford United, meanwhile, have surged up the table on the back of three wins and two draws, conceding just twice and keeping three clean sheets. The contrast in momentum could hardly be starker heading into this match.
Peterborough vs Oxford United — Last 10 Matches
Strengths
- +High-volume attack — 17 shots/game
- +Dominant in possession — 56% avg
Concerns
- −Inconsistent — 3+ losses in last 5
- −Leaky defence — 2.2 conceded/game
- −No clean sheets in last 5 matches
Strengths
- +Solid recent form — 3+ wins in last 5
- +Defensively solid — 0.4 conceded/game
- +3 clean sheets in last 5 matches
- +High-volume attack — 19 shots/game
Peterborough vs Oxford United Prediction Confidence at a Glance
How strongly the model leans on each market.
Stats Worth Knowing
The numbers behind Peterborough vs Oxford United that most previews miss.
- 1Oxford United have conceded just two goals in their last five league matches, keeping three clean sheets in that span.
- 2Peterborough have not led at half-time in any of their last five matches, conceding first in four of them.
- 3The last four head-to-heads at Peterborough have produced two draws and two wins by a three-goal margin (once each side), with both teams scoring in just one of those games.
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Over 2.5 Goals
60%
BTTS: Yes
59%
Likely Scores
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The Case For This Peterborough vs Oxford United Prediction
Oxford United travel to Peterborough carrying the division's most consistent recent form, having taken 11 points from their last five and conceding just twice in that run. The hosts, meanwhile, are mired in a two-game losing streak and have not won in five, with their attack and defence both underperforming key metrics. With Oxford surging and Peterborough's confidence low, the visitors are well placed to extend their momentum.
Key Factors at a Glance
Defence
- →Oxford United are unbeaten in their last five league matches (WDWDW), conceding only 0.4 goals per game in that span.
- →Peterborough have failed to win any of their last five, losing four, and have averaged just 0.8 goals scored while conceding 2.2.
- →Oxford's away record (W3 D2 L1, 11 scored/7 conceded) is among the strongest in League One, while Peterborough have just one home win all season.
Where the Model Sees Value: Peterborough vs Oxford United(3)
Selections where the model's probability beats the bookmaker's implied probability. Expected value is computed from real consensus odds, not opinion.
Match Result: Oxford United Win@ 2.46
Oxford United arrive in red-hot form, unbeaten in five (WDWDW) and conceding just 0.4 goals per game in that stretch, while Peterborough have lost four of their last five and average only 0.8 goals scored. Momentum and underlying numbers both favour the visitors, and the model's 52% away win probability is well above the 41.7% implied by the odds.
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Double Chance: Draw or Oxford United
With Oxford United unbeaten in their last five and Peterborough winless in the same span, the visitors are strongly favoured to avoid defeat. The model rates X2 at 80% based on both teams' current trajectories.
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Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5@ 1.57
Both sides' matches have cleared 2.5 goals in over half their games this season (Peterborough 46%, Oxford 54%), and Peterborough's defence has shipped 2.2 per game in their last five, suggesting an open contest. However, the price is about right, so only a small stake is justified.
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🚩 Peterborough vs Oxford United Corners Prediction
high confidenceOur corners model projects roughly 5.4 corners for Peterborough and 6.5 for Oxford United, for an expected total of 11.9. That makes the model lean Over 9.5 corners (75%). Over 8.5: 84% · Over 10.5: 64%.
What History Says: Peterborough vs Oxford United
The head-to-head record is tight, with five draws in the last ten meetings, but Oxford United have three wins to Peterborough's two in that span. Recent encounters at Peterborough have seen a mix of low-scoring draws and occasional blowouts, with the last two at this ground finishing 1-1 and 3-0 to the hosts.
Peterborough vs Oxford United Head-to-Head History
Last 10 meetings between these sides
2
Peterborough wins
5
Draws
3
Oxford United wins
Where the Model Disagrees with the Odds: Peterborough vs Oxford United
The clearest value lies with the away win, where the model's 52% probability far exceeds the 41.7% implied by the 2.40 odds on offer. Other main markets, such as BTTS and over 2.5 goals, are more closely aligned with bookmaker prices, offering less of an edge. Backing Oxford United to continue their strong form is the standout value angle.
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Things to Watch: Peterborough vs Oxford United
- ⚠️Peterborough's shot and possession numbers (17 shots, 55.8% possession last 5) suggest they are not as passive as their results imply, hinting at possible underperformance.
- ⚠️Oxford United's recent run includes some matches where they were outshot but still won, which could indicate a degree of overperformance.
- ⚠️No key injuries reported, but late team news could affect final lineups and tactical balance.
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Final Verdict
Peterborough 1–2 Oxford UnitedOxford United's momentum is too strong to ignore, and the model makes them clear favourites for a 2-1 away win. The single strongest data point is Oxford's defensive record—just 0.4 goals conceded per game in their last five—against a Peterborough side averaging 2.2 against. The main risk is that Peterborough's underlying shot and possession numbers finally translate into goals, but recent finishing woes make that a secondary concern.
Peterborough vs Oxford United: Common Questions
Who will win Peterborough vs Oxford United?
Oxford United are favoured by the model with a 52% probability of victory, thanks to their five-match unbeaten run and defensive strength, while Peterborough are given just a 20% chance based on their current losing streak.
Will Oxford United's unbeaten run continue?
The model rates Oxford United at 80% to avoid defeat (win or draw), reflecting their current WDWDW form and Peterborough's struggles at both ends of the pitch.
Is over 2.5 goals likely in Peterborough vs Oxford United?
There's a 62% model probability for over 2.5 goals, with both teams' matches clearing that line in over half their games this season and Peterborough conceding 2.2 per game in their last five.
How This Prediction Was Made
The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Peterborough vs Oxford United: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.
This fixture was routed to The Form Guide, the momentum specialist — weights the last five matches above everything. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.
Last updated: 7 November 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.
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