Bitesize Prediction: Sheffield United vs Oxford City – 04/01/26

Competition: Championship

Market: Sheffield United win

Odds: 4/9 @ Pribet

Looking to skyrocket their way into the top-half of the Championship standings, Sheffield United will welcome Oxford to Bramall Lane on Sunday lunchtime.

Starting with the hosts, while Sheffield United might have opened up the 2025/26 campaign in the midst of an infamous Championship rut, Chris Wilder’s men have certainly made some serious improvements over recent times. Last seen getting the New Year underway with a stellar performance as they stormed their way to a dominant 3-1 victory against Leicester, the Blades will certainly be smelling a golden opportunity here. Signing off 2025 with an eye-catching 2-1 win away at Stoke, Sunday’s hosts have won three of their previous four Championship appearances. Laying down a real marker last month as they cruised their way to a 3-0 romp against Birmingham, Sheffield United have continued to shine with their performances on home soil. Including another 3-0 victory against Portsmouth on November 26th, Wilder’s side are unbeaten in their last six consecutive showdowns at Bramall Lane (four wins, two draws). It should also be highlighted, the Blades have shipped just a pair of strikes in front of their own supporters over the past two months.

As for the visitors, although Oxford might have sprung an almighty upset last month as they snatched a 2-1 victory at home against Southampton, it appears that was just a minor boost for the Yellows. Last seen getting 2026 underway with a 2-1 loss away at promotion contenders Ipswich earlier in the week, interim boss Craig Short has a major job on his hands at the Kassam Stadium. Including a 1-0 loss at home against Swansea on December 29th, Sunday’s guests have lost four of their previous five Championship appearances. Sat three points adrift of safety and widely regarded as a standout relegation contender this year, Oxford have also gained a reputation for their glaring issues on the road. Along with another 1-0 defeat against Charlton, the U’s have registered just two points from any of their previous six showdowns away from the Kassam Stadium. It’s also worth noting, the Yellows have lost each of their last three straight trips to Bramall Lane by an aggregate score of 8-1.

Bet: Sheffield United 4/9 to beat Oxford City in Sunday’s Championship battle @ Pribet