Oxford United v Reading match analysis
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This analysis was locked at kick-off on Wed 4 Nov 2026 and has not been changed since.
Pre-match analysis · as published
Written before kick-off
The model gives Oxford United a 43% chance of winning at home, with Reading at 28% and a draw at 29%. Oxford have drawn three of their last five matches, while Reading show stronger form with three wins in their last five. Expected goals favour Oxford slightly, with a 0.28 gap in their favour and a combined expected total of 2.54.
How the match could end · our estimate before kick-off
- 43%Oxford United win
- 28%Draw
- 29%Reading win
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Form · newest first
Oxford UnitedLast 5: 2 wins, 3 draws, no defeats
- drew1–1at Barnsley
- won1–0v Stockport County
- drew0–0v Bradford
- won2–1v Wigan
- drew1–1at Mansfield Town
ReadingLast 5: 3 wins, 1 draw, 1 defeat
- drew0–0at Plymouth
- won2–1v Barnsley
- won1–0v Leyton Orient
- lost0–1at Wigan
- won5–1at Milton Keynes Dons
Past results
From stored results before kick-off. Each figure shows how many games it covers.
Trends
- Oxford United unbeaten in their last 5 home games.
- Under 2.5 goals in 7 of Reading's last 10 away league games.
Last meetings
Meetings in the competitions Ledger covers.
2 meetings: Oxford United 0, draws 2, Reading 0
Goals: Oxford United 2, Reading 2
| Date | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Feb 2024 | Oxford United v Reading | 1–1 |
| 12 Dec 2023 | Reading v Oxford United | 1–1 |
Home and away
Oxford UnitedOxford United at home
Last 5: 3 won, 2 drawn, 0 lost
- WonStockport County27 Oct 20261–0
- DrawnBradford24 Oct 20260–0
- WonWigan20 Oct 20262–1
- DrawnCambridge United19 Sep 20261–1
- WonBurton Albion12 Sep 20263–0
Oxford United: home league games
Last 10 league games, 90-minute score
- Goals
- 16 scored, 7 conceded in 10
- Both teams scored
- 5 of 10
- Over 2.5 goals
- 4 of 10
- Clean sheets
- 4 of 10
ReadingReading away
Last 5: 1 won, 2 drawn, 2 lost
- DrawnPlymouth31 Oct 20260–0
- LostWigan17 Oct 20260–1
- WonMilton Keynes Dons10 Oct 20265–1
- DrawnWycombe26 Sep 20262–2
- LostCambridge United12 Sep 20261–2
Reading: away league games
Last 10 league games, 90-minute score
- Goals
- 10 scored, 10 conceded in 10
- Both teams scored
- 5 of 10
- Over 2.5 goals
- 3 of 10
- Clean sheets
- 2 of 10
Rest and schedule
Days since each team's last match and until its next one, in the competitions Ledger tracks. Friendlies are left out.
Oxford United- Last match
- 4 days before31 Oct 2026 · v Barnsley · League One
- Next match
- 3 days after7 Nov 2026 · v Stevenage · FA Cup
Reading- Last match
- 4 days before31 Oct 2026 · v Plymouth · League One
- Next match
- 3 days after7 Nov 2026 · v Peterborough · FA Cup
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Injuries and suspensions
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Published 4 Nov 2026, 18:43 GMT · not changed since
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