Exeter City vs Oxford United prediction & analysis
61%
Footrivo pick
Oxford United to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.64 · bookmaker 1.85 · Lost ✗
5/10Rating
1.85Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultOxford United to win ✗61% · @1.85
Double chanceEither team to win ✗81% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓62% · @1.57
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓68% · fair 1.47
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗10% · fair 10.46
Exeter City vs Oxford United preview and prediction
The match
The EFL Trophy sees Exeter City take on Oxford United on Tuesday 6 October, kicking off at 19:00 (WAT) at St James Park.
Form guide
Exeter City's last 5: WLDDL Most recently they beat Rotherham 1–0 at home. At home they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Oxford United's last 5: DWWLW Most recently they drew with Cambridge United 1–1 at home. On the road they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 2.2 goals a game.
Oxford United arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.8 points a game against 1.3.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.5 goals: 1.2 for Exeter City and 2.3 for Oxford United. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 68% and both teams to score at 62%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Exeter City 21%, draw 19%, Oxford United 61%.
Both teams to score: yes (62%) at 1.57.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Oxford United to win – a 61% chance at odds of 1.85, above our fair price of 1.64, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Exeter City 1–2 Oxford United. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Exeter City21%fair 4.84 · @3.30
Draw19%fair 5.40 · @3.40
Oxford United61%fair 1.64 · @1.85
3.50Expected goals
1.24Exeter City xG
2.26Oxford United xG
62%Both score
68%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–210%
1–18%
0–28%
1–37%
0–17%
2–26%
From our goals model: Exeter City 1.2 – 2.3 Oxford United expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Oxford United to win✗
61%
1.64
1.85 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✗
81%
1.23
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
62%
1.61
1.57
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
86%
1.16
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
68%
1.47
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
54%
1.86
–
Half-time result
Oxford United ahead at half-time✗
45%
2.20
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Oxford United / FT Oxford United✗
39%
2.57
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
10%
10.46
–
Form
Exeter City – last 6
WLDDLW
3 Oct
vs Rotherham
1–0
W
26 Sep
@ Bristol Rovers
0–1
L
22 Sep
@ Cheltenham
2–2
D
19 Sep
vs Tranmere
0–0
D
12 Sep
@ Port Vale
0–1
L
8 Sep
vs Tottenham Hotspur U21
2–0
W
0.8Scored / game
0.7Conceded / game
17%Both scored
17%Over 2.5
Oxford United – last 6
DWWLWD
19 Sep
vs Cambridge United
1–1
D
12 Sep
vs Burton Albion
3–0
W
5 Sep
@ Leicester
4–0
W
1 Sep
@ Huddersfield
1–3
L
22 Aug
@ Stevenage
2–1
W
15 Aug
vs Milton Keynes Dons
2–2
D
2.2Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
67%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Exeter City and Oxford United.
What is the prediction for Exeter City vs Oxford United?
Our pick is Oxford United to win with a 61% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.85.
Who will win Exeter City vs Oxford United?
On our numbers Exeter City have a 21% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Oxford United 61%.
How many goals will there be in Exeter City vs Oxford United?
We expect about 3.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 68% likely and both teams score 62% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Exeter City vs Oxford United?
Our predicted score is Exeter City 1–2 Oxford United, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.5 goals in total.
When is Exeter City vs Oxford United?
Exeter City vs Oxford United (EFL Trophy) kicks off on Tuesday 6 October 2026 at 19:00 (West Africa Time) at St James Park.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.