Preview & Prediction: Middlesbrough FC vs Oxford United

Middlesbrough FC looks set to extend their winning streak against Oxford United when they meet on March 29, 2025, for their Championship clash. Historically, Middlesbrough has had the edge with victories in both previous encounters against Oxford United. The Teessiders are showing decent form at home this season, averaging 1.68 points per game, while Oxford United has struggled significantly on the road, managing only 0.53 points per game.

Given Oxford’s poor away record and Middlesbrough’s consistent home performances, everything points towards a third consecutive win for Middlesbrough in their head-to-head record. Matches between these two sides have also been goal fests, averaging 6.5 goals per game, with both teams scoring in every encounter. Therefore, bettors might also consider a bet on over 2.5 goals, given the scoring history between these teams.

In conclusion, expect Middlesbrough to capitalize on their home advantage and Oxford’s travel woes to secure a victory, potentially making it another high-scoring affair.

Insights

• Middlesbrough has a perfect win record against Oxford United in recent seasons.
• Matches between Middlesbrough and Oxford United have historically been high-scoring affairs, with an average of 6.5 goals per game.
• Both teams have scored in each of their past encounters, indicating a tendency for both to find the net.
• Middlesbrough is stronger at home, averaging 1.68 Points Per Game this season.
• Oxford United struggles significantly in away games, managing only 0.53 Points Per Game on average.
• Middlesbrough’s favorable home form and past victories suggest they may have an upper hand in this matchup.
• The historical scoring trend and BTTS rate of 100% imply that this game may be high-scoring as well.

Match Facts

• Middlesbrough FC has emerged victorious in 5 out of the last 7 encounters against Oxford United, with 2 draws, and no wins for Oxford United.
• Middlesbrough FC holds a goal advantage of 20-8 over Oxford United in their recent meetings.
• 25% of Middlesbrough FC’s goals are scored between the 76th and 90th minutes.
• Only 5% of Middlesbrough FC’s goals are netted between the 61st and 75th minutes, the lowest percentage in the league.
• Oxford United scores 31% of their goals between the 46th and 60th minutes.
• Oxford United has failed to secure a win in their last 9 away matches.
• Middlesbrough FC has remained unbeaten at home against Oxford United in their last 3 meetings.
• Middlesbrough FC has failed to score in 5 out of their 19 home Championship matches this season.
• Oxford United has not found the net in 9 of their 19 away Championship matches.

• Oxford United’s away record this season is 1 win, 7 draws, and 11 losses.
• Tommy Conway leads Middlesbrough FC with 11 goals, while Mark Harris has scored 6 times for Oxford United.
• Middlesbrough FC’s George Edmundson has received more yellow cards (9) than any other player on the team, with Cameron Brannagan accumulating 8 for Oxford United.
• Middlesbrough FC wins the first half in 33% of their matches compared to Oxford United’s 28%.
• Middlesbrough FC wins 33% of the halftimes, while Oxford United manages 28%.
• Middlesbrough FC was the winner in their last encounter, securing a victory by 4 goals.
• When Middlesbrough FC takes a 1-0 lead at home, they win 73% of their matches.
• Oxford United wins 46% of the time when leading 0-1 away.
• Middlesbrough FC hasn’t won when trailing 0-1 at home, and similarly, Oxford United hasn’t won when down 1-0 away.
• In the Championship, Middlesbrough FC shows better performance than Oxford United.
• Middlesbrough FC’s recent performance over the last 5 matches outshines Oxford United’s.
• Middlesbrough FC remains unbeaten in their last 5 games against Oxford United across all competitions.
• In their previous 5 meetings, Middlesbrough FC secured 4 wins, Oxford United none, with 1 ending in a draw.
• In Championship confrontations, Middlesbrough FC has not lost any of their last 5 games against Oxford United, while Oxford United hasn’t won any.
• On average, Middlesbrough FC scores 3.4 goals per match against Oxford United, who average 1.2 goals.
• Meetings between Middlesbrough FC and Oxford United have an average goal tally of 4.6 per game.
• The first half of these encounters averages 1.4 goals.
• Neither team conceded a goal in their last match.
• Middlesbrough FC averages 1.52 goals at home, whereas Oxford United scores 1 goal on average when playing away.