01 · 2 legs
Safe
- Leicester City to win51%
- Under 3.5 goals78%
EFL League OneKing Power Stadium, Leicester17°17 km/h
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Leicester CityPossession control0–4
Oxford UnitedPossession controlThe model's lean: 1 · Leicester City (51%)Best value by the model: Under 2,5 @ 2.10 (+19 %)
Leicester City – Oxford United · EFL League One
1 · Leicester City 51%X 23%26% Oxford United · 2
51%
23%
26%
Analysis: Leicester City – Oxford United
Oscar Nilsson · · Model-assisted analysis, fact-checked · How the predictions work
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Leicester City have honed their possession control strategy this season to outmaneuver Oxford United. Their disciplined approach is underscored by a solid edge in expected goals per match (1.3) over Oxford United's 1.1. This advantage aligns well with the model's projection, suggesting the hosts are rightly favored with a 51% probability of victory. Leicester's recent form, underscored by a tidy defensive record of just 1.0 xGA per match, positions them well to contain Oxford's incursions.
While Leicester exhibit a slight edge in points—5 compared to Oxford's 4—the underlying xPoints (4.2 vs 2.3) further highlight their superior expected performance. This differential suggests that Leicester's ability to convert control into tangible results has been more reliable than Oxford's. For the visitors, struggling with a concerning 2.3 xGA per match could prove costly against a well-organized opponent, particularly one that can exploit lingering defensive gaps.
The most probable scoreline nudges towards a narrow 1-0 victory for Leicester City, reflecting their advantage while acknowledging Oxford's potential to disrupt, albeit limited. Both teams favor a possession-oriented style, indicating a tactical battle in midfield rather than a free-scoring affair. The over/under 2.5 goals sits at 43%, pointing to a low-scoring contest likely residing under the threshold.
Despite the model's lean toward Leicester City, the draw carries a 23% probability, and given the tight nature of projected scorelines, this outcome shouldn't be entirely dismissed. A cautious approach suggests keeping an eye on this potential draw.
Leicester CityForm DLDW
League ranking xG #14xGA #5xT #6xP/match #20Points #13
Key players
- Samuel Charles BraybrookeCMxG 0.12 · xT 0.05
- Christian Hector McFarlaneLBxG 0.09 · xT 0.18
- Memeh Caleb OkoliCBxG 0.01 · xT 0.06
Oxford UnitedForm DWL
League ranking xG #18xGA #24xT #18xP/match #24Points #15
Key players
- Tyler GoodrhamLWxG 0.11 · xT 0.10
- Jack Alexander CurrieLBxG 0.00 · xT 0.08
- Cameron BrannaganCMxG 0.32 · xT 0.02
Final score
0 – 4
The model missed the outcome
Predicted probabilities: Leicester City 51% · Draw 23% · Oxford United 26%
Match prediction: Leicester City – Oxford United
Predicted score matrix
Oxford United →
Leicester City →
0
1
2
3
4+
0
0–09.4%
0–17.3%
0–23.2%
0–30.9%
0–4+0.2%
1
1–013.7%
1–112.2%
1–25.0%
1–31.4%
1–4+0.4%
2
2–011.0%
2–19.3%
2–23.9%
2–31.1%
2–4+0.3%
3
3–05.7%
3–14.8%
3–22.0%
3–30.6%
3–4+0.1%
4+
4+–03.2%
4+–12.7%
4+–21.1%
4+–30.3%
4+–4+0.1%
Most likely scorelines
- 1.1-014%
- 2.1-112%
- 3.2-011%
- 4.0-09%
- 5.2-19%
Expected goals
1,56–0,84
Both teams to score
45%
Over/under goals
Expected goals: 2,409%
121%
226%
321%
413%
5+10%
Under 2,557%
@2.10EV+11%
Over 2,543%
@1.85
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Balanced
- Leicester City to win51%
- Under 2.5 goals57%
- Issahaku Abdul Fatawu to score22%
03 · 4 legs
Bold
- Both teams to score45%
- Over 2.5 goals43%
- Issahaku Abdul Fatawu to score22%
- Yunus Emre Konak to be booked24%
Odds & value
The model's value spots
Bets where the model's probability beats what the odds imply (EV+).
- Under 2.557% probability@2.10PinnacleEV+19%reference odds
- Under 2.557% probability@2.06Betfair ExchangeEV+17%reference odds
- Under 1.530% probability@3.75Bet365EV+14%reference odds
| Bookmaker | 1 · Leicester City | X | 2 · Oxford United |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 1.80 | 3.50 | EV+ 3% 4.00 |
| Betfair Exchange | 1.10 | 1.10 | 1.10 |
| Pinnacle | 1.76 | 4.08 | EV+ 11% 4.33 |
Odds updated 5 Sept, 10:32
Odds movement
1-1 %
58 %53 %
1.77 → 1.76
X+3 %
25 %20 %
3.96 → 4.08
2+7 %
24 %19 %
4.03 → 4.33
Over 2,5-1 %
57 %52 %
1.78 → 1.76
Pinnacle · 13 recorded price levels · 02/09/2026 → 05/09/2026 · fixed scale 5 percentage points
Statistics
Solid line = created (xG), dashed = conceded (xGA).
Leicester City
Oxford United
Leicester City (4–3)
Oxford United (5–6)
Last 5 matches. Circle size = pass volume, line width = combinations between players. Attacking left to right.
Leicester City
Oxford United
The same network weighted by offensive threat (xT): circle size = threat created by the player, line width = threat of the combinations. Last 5 matches, attacking left to right.
Leicester City
Oxford United
The teams in numbers
| Performance | Leicester City | Oxford United |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 5 | 4 |
| xPoints | 4.2 | 2.3 |
| xG per match | 1.3 | 1.1 |
| xGA per match | 1 | 2.3 |
| xG within 8s of winning the ball | 0.25 | 0.12 |
| xGA within 8s of losing the ball | 0.2 | 0.62 |
| Playing style | Leicester City | Oxford United |
|---|---|---|
| Build-up efficiency | 0.29 | 0.28 |
| Field tilt | 0.73 | 0.57 |
| xT per match | 1.2 | 0.74 |
| xTA per match | 0.63 | 1.1 |
| Won balls, offensive half | 21 | 14 |
| Pressing intensity | 0.23 | 0.23 |
| Pressing efficiency | 0.37 | 0.39 |
| Pressing efficiency, offensive half | 0.3 | 0.28 |
| Entries into the box per match | 14 | 11 |
| Entries into the box against | 9 | 16 |
| Pass completion % | 0.82 | 0.71 |
| Pass completion % under pressure | 0.78 | 0.68 |
| Passes per match | 563 | 332 |
| Passes against per match | 184 | 194 |
| Switches of play per match | 17.5 | 19.4 |
| Long balls per match | 22 | 27 |
| Set pieces | Leicester City | Oxford United |
|---|---|---|
| xG from free kicks | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Corners per match | 6 | 4.6 |
| Corners against per match | 4.8 | 6.6 |
| xG per corner | 0.01 | 0 |
| xGA per corner against | 0.03 | 0.06 |
| First touch, offensive corners % | 0.38 | 0.36 |
| First touch, defensive corners % | 0.63 | 0.65 |
| Other | Leicester City | Oxford United |
|---|---|---|
| Throw-in control | 0.76 | 0.7 |
| The goalkeepers | Alex Simon McCarthy (Leicester City) | Simon Christopher Eastwood (Oxford United) |
|---|---|---|
| Saves | 9 | 7 |
| Save % | 75% | 64% |
| xG prevented | 48% | 65% |
| Claims | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
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Frequently asked questions
Who wins Leicester City vs Oxford United according to our model?
The model gives Leicester City a 51% win probability. Full 1X2 picture: Leicester City 51%, draw 23%, Oxford United 26%.
What is the most likely scoreline?
The model's most likely final score is 1-0 at 14% probability.
Over or under 2.5 goals?
The model rates over 2.5 goals at 43% and under at 57%.
Will both teams score?
The probability of both teams scoring is 45% according to the model.
Why are some legs locked in the bet builder?
The same rules as the bookmakers’ builders: legs that contradict or already follow from your slip cannot be combined — for example correct score 2–1 with under 2.5 goals. The difference is that we don’t look the rules up in a table; we compute them straight from the score matrix.
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