- Oxford won in 2 of the last 3 head-to-head meetings (D1). Oxford have conceded just 7 goals from 6 away league trips in this campaign. Oxford have failed to win any of their last 2 away games against Peterborough (D1, L1).
Oxford to edge Oxfordshire derby
Oxford United will head to Weston Homes Stadium on Saturday as the slight favourites (71/50) to beat Peterborough United, just ahead of the hosts' odds (79/50), with the draw priced at 11/4.
The U's are sitting pretty in 3rd place in League One 2026/2027 on 26 points from 13 games, while the hosts are languishing in 22nd on 10 points from the same 13 games. The fact that this fixture was postponed due to international call-ups will certainly add some intrigue to the fixture, but ultimately, this should be a clash of styles more than anything else.
Oxford boss Aaron Ramsey has built his side around a 4-2-3-1 that thrives when controlling the ball, threading passes, and recovering quickly when out of possession. Posh boss Robbie Savage is more direct in his approach, his team plays with more freedom, and they try to entertain whenever they can.
Stylistic differences can cause a tense affair
That could lead to a tense battle of patience vs urgency, and with Oxford having won the most recent head-to-head encounter, Peterborough will certainly be up for this one.
The home team arrive on the back of a two-game losing streak after a 1-1 draw at Bromley was followed by a 2-0 defeat at Bradford City in the EFL Cup and a 0-2 home defeat to Luton Town. In League One 2026/2027, Peterborough's home record of W1, D2, L3 demonstrates why points have been hard to come by at London Road this season.
Oxford come into this clash on the back of a mixed run of results (W2, D2, L1) that will be a setback after they beat Reading 2-0 at home on the opening day of League One 2026/2027. However, the surprise FA Cup defeat to Stevenage Borough will sting, especially after beating Peterborough 2-0 in the EFL Cup 2024/2025 edition back in August.
Peterborough lack the quality to make it happen
Ben Woods has 2 goals in 7 games and is Peterborough United's current league top scorer, Harry Leonard has 3 in Peterborough United's last 5 games and is their main attacking outlet, while Gatlin O'Donkor is Oxford's top scorer in League One 2026/2027 with 3 in 6.
Backing both teams to score at 12/25 would be a good option if this game opens up, but Oxford have a better away record, sit higher in the league.
Peterborough will undoubtedly have to come on strong and play with bite, while Oxford will look to control the play before slipping in the killer pass.
