Oxford United v Portsmouth prediction
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Oxford United v Portsmouth, League One, is cancelled — this match is not being played as listed. No free pick is offered while the fixture stands like this.
The match
Oxford United host Portsmouth in League One on Saturday 28 March (kick-off 15:00 UK).
The key numbers
Oxford United have won their last five matches in all competitions. Portsmouth are winless in their last three matches in all competitions. Oxford United have scored in five consecutive matches in all competitions.
Form and the table
10 of Oxford United’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (67%). Both teams scored in eight of Oxford United’s last 15 results in all competitions (53%). At home, Oxford United have five wins, one draw and three defeats in their last 9 home matches in all competitions — 1.78 points per game, scoring 2.11 and conceding 1.11. Oxford United have scored 61 goals, the second-most (shared) of the 23 clubs (2019/20 so far). Oxford United have conceded 37 goals, the seventh-fewest of the 23 clubs.
Six of Portsmouth’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (40%). Both teams scored in five of Portsmouth’s last 15 results in all competitions (33%). Away from home, Portsmouth have four wins, no draws and three defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 1.71 points per game, scoring 1.00 and conceding 0.71. Portsmouth have scored 53 goals, the fourth-most of the 23 clubs (2019/20 so far). Portsmouth have conceded 36 goals, the fifth-fewest (shared) of the 23 clubs.
Oxford United (fourth) and Portsmouth (fifth) are level on points, 2019/20 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Portsmouth the stronger side, 37 rating points above Oxford United (Portsmouth 1786, Oxford United 1749, after at least 315 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 2 November 2019, finished Portsmouth 1–1 Oxford United.
Team news
Predicted Oxford United XI (4-3-3): J. Cumming, M. Helik, J. Currie, C. Brown, P. Kioso, S. Dembélé, K. Andrews, C. Brannagan, M. Harris, G. O'Donkor, A. Emakhu — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, J. Henry (4.1 per match over 30 appearances, 11 goals and seven assists) and Marcus Browne (3.8 per match over 11 appearances, four goals and three assists) have been Oxford United’s most influential players 2019/20, all competitions. In numbers for Oxford United (2019/20, all competitions, before kick-off), J. Henry averages 1.7 key passes per 90 over 2599 minutes, with a key pass in nine of the last 10 appearances. Marcus Browne averages 1.2 key passes per 90 over 1186 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last 10 appearances.
Predicted Portsmouth XI (4-2-3-1): N. Schmid, M. Dia, R. Poole, Z. Swanson, J. Meghoma, A. Kamara, M. Pack, A. Segecic, I. Mohamed, R. Kavuma McQueen, M. Milovanović — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Ronan Curtis (3.8 per match over 38 appearances, 12 goals and six assists) and B. Close (3.2 per match over 34 appearances, five goals and two assists) have been Portsmouth’s most influential players 2019/20, all competitions. In numbers for Portsmouth (2019/20, all competitions, before kick-off), Ronan Curtis averages 1.5 key passes per 90 over 3150 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last 10 appearances. B. Close averages 1.0 key passes per 90 over 2857 minutes, with a key pass in six of the last 10 appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The Numbers
- Kick-off: · League One · The Kassam Stadium
- Head-to-head (last 5): Oxford United 2 · draws 1 · Portsmouth 2 · 3.2 goals/game
- Recent form: Oxford United 5W 0D 0L · Portsmouth 2W 1D 2L
Oxford United v Portsmouth (League One): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 13 May 2026). See the live track record →
Key Stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 10 March 2020. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Oxford United for / against | Line | Portsmouth for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 2 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.25 for · 1.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 5.86 for · 5.29 against n 7 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 5.83 for · 5 against n 6 Last 5 |
| Shots | 13.86 for · 11.43 against n 7 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 13.17 for · 10.5 against n 6 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4.43 for · 4.57 against n 7 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 3.5 for · 4.33 against n 6 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 12.57 for · 11.43 against n 7 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 12.67 for · 10.5 against n 6 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.14 for · 2.29 against n 7 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.5 for · 2.33 against n 6 Last 5 |
Oxford United
Oxford United Goalkeeper
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Saves | Goals conceded | Penalties saved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Eastwood | 29 | 902610 min | 732.5 /90 | 331.1 /90 | 00 /90 |
| J. Archer | 7 | 90630 min | 142 /90 | 60.9 /90 | 00 /90 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| S. Eastwood n 8 | 90 | 2.9 |
| J. Archer n 7 | 90 | 2 |
Oxford United Defensive
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Tackles | Interceptions | Blocks | Duels won | Fouls committed | Yellow cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Dickie | 35 | 893105 min | 280.8 /90 | 912.6 /90 | 230.7 /90 | not recorded in League One | 270.8 /90 | 80.2 /90 |
| J. Ruffels | 35 | 893101 min | 210.6 /90 | 451.3 /90 | 40.1 /90 | not recorded in League One | 250.7 /90 | 20.1 /90 |
| J. Mousinho | 24 | 902160 min | 190.8 /90 | 492 /90 | 110.5 /90 | not recorded in League One | 220.9 /90 | 50.2 /90 |
| C. Cadden | 21 | 881843 min | 120.6 /90 | 201 /90 | 70.3 /90 | not recorded in League One | 100.5 /90 | 00 /90 |
| E. Moore | 17 | 821398 min | 40.3 /90 | 211.4 /90 | 80.5 /90 | not recorded in League One | 120.8 /90 | 10.1 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Dickie n 8 | 90 | 0.8 | 1.8 | — |
| J. Ruffels n 8 | 90 | 0.5 | 0.1 | — |
| Álex Gorrín n 8 | 76.4 | 3.2 | 0.9 | — |
| C. Brannagan n 8 | 90 | 1.4 | 0.6 | — |
| S. Eastwood n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 | — |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| R. Dickie n 8 | 90 | 1.3 |
| J. Ruffels n 8 | 90 | 1.3 |
| Álex Gorrín n 8 | 76.4 | 3.4 |
| C. Brannagan n 8 | 90 | 2.4 |
| J. Henry n 8 | 86 | 0.8 |
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Oxford United Attacking
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Goals | Assists | Shots | Shots on target | Key passes | Dribbles completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Fosu | 25 | 791974 min | 70.3 /90 | 20.1 /90 | 663 /90 | 251.1 /90 | 391.8 /90 | 502.3 /90 |
| M. Taylor | 25 | 741857 min | 130.6 /90 | 50.2 /90 | 542.6 /90 | 251.2 /90 | 291.4 /90 | 70.3 /90 |
| J. Mackie | 22 | 621374 min | 20.1 /90 | 10.1 /90 | 281.8 /90 | 100.7 /90 | 110.7 /90 | 10.1 /90 |
| N. Holland | 8 | 62498 min | 00 /90 | 00 /90 | 183.3 /90 | 30.5 /90 | 20.4 /90 | 81.4 /90 |
| R. Hall | 8 | 42332 min | 10.3 /90 | 00 /90 | 123.3 /90 | 20.5 /90 | 41.1 /90 | 20.5 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| R. Dickie n 8 | 90 | 1.4 | 0 |
| J. Ruffels n 8 | 90 | 0.8 | 0.5 |
| Álex Gorrín n 8 | 76.4 | 0 | 0 |
| C. Brannagan n 8 | 90 | 1.1 | 0.4 |
| S. Eastwood n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| R. Dickie n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0.1 |
| J. Ruffels n 8 | 90 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Álex Gorrín n 8 | 76.4 | 0 | 0 |
| C. Brannagan n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0.3 |
| S. Eastwood n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
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Portsmouth
Portsmouth Goalkeeper
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Saves | Goals conceded | Penalties saved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. MacGillivray | 24 | 902160 min | 612.5 /90 | 321.3 /90 | 00 /90 |
| A. Bass | 16 | 901440 min | 472.9 /90 | 110.7 /90 | 10.1 /90 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| C. MacGillivray n 8 | 90 | 2.8 |
| A. Bass n 8 | 90 | 3.8 |
Portsmouth Defensive
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Tackles | Interceptions | Blocks | Duels won | Fouls committed | Yellow cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Burgess | 36 | 903240 min | 441.2 /90 | 521.4 /90 | 290.8 /90 | not recorded in League Cup | 250.7 /90 | 100.3 /90 |
| S. Raggett | 26 | 882280 min | 200.8 /90 | 341.3 /90 | 100.4 /90 | not recorded in League Cup | 321.3 /90 | 70.3 /90 |
| J. Bolton | 23 | 811871 min | 422 /90 | 251.2 /90 | 60.3 /90 | not recorded in League Cup | 170.8 /90 | 00 /90 |
| L. Brown | 19 | 841603 min | 181 /90 | 110.6 /90 | 80.4 /90 | not recorded in League Cup | 140.8 /90 | 30.2 /90 |
| R. McCrorie | 18 | 691242 min | 231.7 /90 | 181.3 /90 | 40.3 /90 | not recorded in League Cup | 221.6 /90 | 60.4 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Curtis n 8 | 81.4 | 1.8 | 1.4 | — |
| C. Burgess n 8 | 90 | 0.8 | 0.4 | — |
| T. Naylor n 8 | 90 | 0.8 | 0.9 | — |
| J. Marquis n 8 | 62 | 2 | 1.1 | — |
| B. Close n 8 | 78.8 | 1 | 0.4 | — |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| R. Curtis n 8 | 81.4 | 2.4 |
| C. Burgess n 8 | 90 | 1.5 |
| T. Naylor n 8 | 90 | 2.4 |
| J. Marquis n 8 | 62 | 0.2 |
| B. Close n 8 | 78.8 | 2.1 |
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Portsmouth Attacking
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Goals | Assists | Shots | Shots on target | Key passes | Dribbles completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Marquis | 35 | 722518 min | 90.3 /90 | 30.1 /90 | 682.4 /90 | 281 /90 | 291 /90 | 190.7 /90 |
| E. Harrison | 27 | 671804 min | 70.3 /90 | 20.1 /90 | 502.5 /90 | 241.2 /90 | 241.2 /90 | 70.3 /90 |
| B. Pitman | 11 | 46506 min | 20.4 /90 | 10.2 /90 | 162.8 /90 | 91.6 /90 | 50.9 /90 | 20.4 /90 |
| R. Curtis | 38 | 833150 min | 120.3 /90 | 60.2 /90 | 1103.1 /90 | 330.9 /90 | 541.5 /90 | 320.9 /90 |
| T. Naylor | 36 | 883174 min | 10 /90 | 00 /90 | 270.8 /90 | 70.2 /90 | 110.3 /90 | 80.2 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| R. Curtis n 8 | 81.4 | 2.5 | 0.3 |
| C. Burgess n 8 | 90 | 0.9 | 0.4 |
| T. Naylor n 8 | 90 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| J. Marquis n 8 | 62 | 2.2 | 1.1 |
| B. Close n 8 | 78.8 | 1 | 0.1 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| R. Curtis n 8 | 81.4 | 0 | 0 |
| C. Burgess n 8 | 90 | 0.3 | 0 |
| T. Naylor n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| J. Marquis n 8 | 62 | 0.4 | 0 |
| B. Close n 8 | 78.8 | 0 | 0 |
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings
The numbers behind Oxford United v Portsmouth — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2019-11-02 Portsmouth 1–1 Oxford United
- 2019-01-19 Oxford United 2–1 Portsmouth
- 2018-08-18 Portsmouth 4–1 Oxford United
- 2018-03-25 Portsmouth 3–0 Oxford United
- 2017-08-12 Oxford United 3–0 Portsmouth
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Oxford United and Portsmouth?
- In their last 5 meetings, Oxford United won 2, Portsmouth won 2 and there was 1 draw, averaging 3.2 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Oxford United and Portsmouth?
- Recent form — Oxford United 5W 0D 0L; Portsmouth 2W 1D 2L.
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