Hull vs Oxford Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 Aug 2025

Championship Betting Preview: Hull vs Oxford

Hull host Oxford in this Championship match at MKM Stadium, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Sunday 17 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Tight Game Looks Likely

There’s a strong argument to go with Under 2.5 on the Total Goals market. Hull and Oxford might not reach this total and we’re a fan of the odds of -167 that are available for this prediction.

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2-1 Win for Hull in Pair’s Previous Clash

Hull City played Coventry City on their travels in their last Championship game. It was a 0-0 draw at Coventry Building Society Arena. The Tigers had 42% of possession and three shots on target.

On Tuesday night, Hull were beaten on penalties (3-3 after 90 mins) when visiting Wrexham in the EFL Cup.

Oxford United were beaten 1-0 in their previous Championship game, being turned over at home to Portsmouth at Kassam Stadium. They were 49% in the possession stakes and recorded four shots on goal.

Five days ago, Oxford triumphed 1-0 in the EFL Cup at home to Colchester United.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Hull overcame Oxford at home when the teams last played. It was a 2-1 scoreline at MKM Stadium. We’ve seen the previous 4 H2H games involve two triumphs for Hull, one draw and one win for Oxford.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
7	Hull	11	5	3	3	19	19	0	19:19	18
20	Oxford	11	2	3	6	11	14	-3	11:14	9

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2 wins, 4 losses and 4 draws, averaging 0.6 goals from 7.4 attempts and 3.5 shots on goal. Hull have had 46.5% possession and 5.6 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 0.8 goals from 9.0 attempts and 3.1 shots on goal, while earning 5.5 corners.

Abu Kamara and Joe Gelhardt lead the way with 2 goals, while Matt Crooks has 1. Joao Pedro, Nordin Amrabat and Lincoln are the leading assists makers with 1.

Oxford have 4 victories, 4 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 8.3 attempts, 3.6 shots on goal and 1.1 goals. Gary Rowett's men average 37.6% possession, 3.7 corners in their favour and 5.6 corners against, while 1.1 goals have been conceded from 3.6 shots on goal and 9.9 attempts.

Michal Helik is the leading scorer with 3 goals, followed by Siriki Dembele on 2, with Gregory Leigh and two others bagging 1. Tyler Goodrham and Mark Harris have managed 2 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Hull confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Ivor Pandur (GK), Cody Drameh, John Egan, Charlie Hughes, Ryan Giles, John Lundstram, Matt Crooks, Joe Gelhardt, Kasey Palmer, Joel Ndala, Oli McBurnie.

Oxford confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Jamie Cumming (GK), Brodie Spencer, Elliott Moore, Michal Helik, Gregory Leigh, Will Vaulks, Cameron Brannagan, Stanley Mills, Will Lankshear, Tyler Goodrham, Mark Harris.

Hull vs Oxford Prediction & Betting Tips

Our expert Hull vs Oxford tips include betting advice on all fronts — from a main match prediction and player prop picks to corners guidance, a correct score selection and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

We can’t resist the opportunity to back Under 2.5 for this Championship encounter. This wager gives us the opportunity to land odds of -167 and we feel confident of securing a return.

The Championship tipsters at Sportsgambler.com always have a strong handle on team news. A form guide is also utilised for our betting verdict along with checking out the numbers that are going to help inform our final football picks.

Key Hull vs Oxford league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 Hull games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Hull games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Hull games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Oxford games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Oxford games.

Under 2.5 Probability

If you go by the best football betting sites, our pick has a 62.5% chance of delivering a return. However, our tipsters in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 65-70%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

Bettors wanting to boost their odds might want to combine the Under 2.5 Goals pick with a specific side to land a victory. This is available through the Result & Total Goals market.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Hull 1 - 1 Oxford

We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of +510 and it involves the game ending in a 1-1 scoreline. We like a wager on correct score as there’s the chance to bank a bigger return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Joe Gelhardt Under 0.5 Shots On Target -127

Joe Gelhardt (Hull) is available at -127 to not have a shot on goal. It’s really hard to rule him out at an attractive price for the Shots on Target betting market.

Latest Joe Gelhardt Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+330

First

+600

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-112

Under 0.5

-125

Shots

Over 2.5

+145

Under 2.5

-

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Abu Kamara to Score +440

Abu Kamara (Hull) has scored four goals in his past nine Championship home games. We’re happy to take the +440 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he finds the net at least once.

Latest Abu Kamara Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+430

First

+800

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+138

Under 0.5

-200

Shots

Over 1.5

+106

Under 1.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Hull Under 6.5 Corners -150

Hull have had under 6.5 corners in three straight games, with Oxford conceding less than 6.5 corners in their past six games. We’re anticipating Hull to fall short of the line, with this Team Corners wager available at -150.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Hull

Total

11.10 5.60 5.50

Home

11.10 6.40 4.70

Away

10.30 3.50 6.80

Oxford

Total

9.30 3.70 5.60

Home

10.50 4.40 6.10

Away

10.00 3.20 6.80

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-130

Under 9.5

-110

Hull Corners

Over 6.5

+110

Under 6.5

-150

Oxford Corners

Over 3.5

-120

Under 3.5

-120

Most Corners

1

-286

X

+750

2

+310

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Hull vs Oxford Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Hull Made Favourites by the Bookies

The bookies have Hull City as -115 favourites for this Championship clash, with the Full-Time Result betting odds implying that they are 53% likely to win. If you want to wager on the underdog, Oxford United have been priced up at +335.

The Asian Handicap -0.5 bet means you need your selection to simply win. Hull are -114, although Oxford are +0.5 at -109 and you win with the latter if things end in a draw.

Under 2.5 Goals is operating at the shortest price for those anticipating two or less goals. A different wager could be betting BTTS No where you can land -141 when it comes to the Both Teams to Score No market.

For those visiting the best betting sites, you are guaranteed a fantastic service for all the Championship games. The hundreds of football markets always ensure lots of choice.

Full-Time Result

1

-115

X

+235

2

+335

Half-Time Result

1

+155

X

+108

2

+340

Double Chance

1X

-500

12

-345

X2

-118

Draw No Bet

1

-294

2

+190

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-114

2 Hcp +0.5

-109

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-172

Over 2.5

+130

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+102

No

-141

Oliver McBurnie Heads First Goalscorer Market

Oliver McBurnie is priced at +650 when it comes to First Goalscorer. He’s the favourite and also available at odds of +280 to find the net anytime.

Oliver McBurnie (Hull)

First

+280

Anytime

+650

Kyle Joseph (Hull)

First

+320

Anytime

+650

Joe Gelhardt (Hull)

First

+330

Anytime

+600

Matt Crooks (Hull)

First

+430

Anytime

+750

Abu Kamara (Hull)

First

+430

Anytime

+800

Kasey Palmer (Hull)

First

+475

Anytime

+1000

Tom Bradshaw (Oxford)

First

+500

Anytime

+900

Will Lankshear (Oxford)

First

+525

Anytime

+950

Harry Vaughan (Hull)

First

+550

Anytime

+1150

Mark Harris (Oxford)

First

+550

Anytime

+1100

Tyler Goodrham (Oxford)

First

+575

Anytime

+1300

Brian De Keersmaecker (Oxford)

First

+650

Anytime

+1300

Cameron Brannagan (Oxford)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

John Lundstram (Hull)

First

+700

Anytime

+1500

Gustavo Puerta (Hull)

First

+850

Anytime

+1700

Regan Slater (Hull)

First

+850

Anytime

+1800

Will Vaulks (Oxford)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Cody Drameh (Hull)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Brodie Spencer (Oxford)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Oliver McBurnie (Hull)

Over 0.5

-137

Under 0.5

-123

Joe Gelhardt (Hull)

Over 0.5

-112

Under 0.5

-125

Kyle Joseph (Hull)

Over 0.5

-102

Under 0.5

-167

Matt Crooks (Hull)

Over 0.5

+138

Under 0.5

-200

Abu Kamara (Hull)

Over 0.5

+138

Under 0.5

-200

Kasey Palmer (Hull)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-204

Tom Bradshaw (Oxford)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-244

Will Lankshear (Oxford)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-263

Mark Harris (Oxford)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-270

Harry Vaughan (Hull)

Over 0.5

+188

Under 0.5

-286

Tyler Goodrham (Oxford)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-400

Cameron Brannagan (Oxford)

Over 0.5

+215

Under 0.5

-435

Brian De Keersmaecker (Oxford)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-435

John Lundstram (Hull)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-455

Regan Slater (Hull)

Over 0.5

+295

Under 0.5

-500

Gustavo Puerta (Hull)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-526

Brodie Spencer (Oxford)

Over 0.5

+330

Under 0.5

-588

Cody Drameh (Hull)

Over 0.5

+340

Under 0.5

-625

Will Vaulks (Oxford)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-1000

Oliver McBurnie (Hull)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-

Joe Gelhardt (Hull)

Over 2.5

+145

Under 2.5

-

Cameron Brannagan (Oxford)

Over 1.5

-102

Under 1.5

-

Matt Crooks (Hull)

Over 1.5

+112

Under 1.5

-

Abu Kamara (Hull)

Over 1.5

+106

Under 1.5

-

Kasey Palmer (Hull)

Over 1.5

+102

Under 1.5

-

Harry Vaughan (Hull)

Over 1.5

+160

Under 1.5

-

Kyle Joseph (Hull)

Over 1.5

-147

Under 1.5

-

Cody Drameh (Hull)

Over 0.5

-110

Under 0.5

-

Will Vaulks (Oxford)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-

Regan Slater (Hull)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

-

Gustavo Puerta (Hull)

Over 0.5

-135

Under 0.5

-

Mark Harris (Oxford)

Over 0.5

-244

Under 0.5

-

John Lundstram (Hull)

Over 0.5

-217

Under 0.5

-

Brian De Keersmaecker (Oxford)

Over 0.5

-119

Under 0.5

-

Tyler Goodrham (Oxford)

Over 0.5

-244

Under 0.5

-

Will Lankshear (Oxford)

Over 0.5

-217

Under 0.5

-

Tom Bradshaw (Oxford)

Over 0.5

-227

Under 0.5

-

Brodie Spencer (Oxford)

Over 0.5

+108

Under 0.5

-

Four Hull Losses in Past Ten Home Clashes

Hull have collected four defeats, three wins and three draws in the previous 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.10.

Oxford are unbeaten over their previous three games on the road. Oxford have managed five draws, four losses and one victory in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 0.80 goals per game and conceding 1.20.

The past meeting at MKM Stadium saw Hull defeat Oxford 2-1.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Hull Home Stats		3-3-4	2.20	1.10	1.10	4	6	7	3
Oxford Away Stats		1-5-4	2.00	0.80	1.20	3	7	5	5

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Hull vs Oxford Lineups & Team News

Know who’s in and who’s out for Hull vs Oxford before making your bets. We’ll bring you the expected and confirmed lineups for the Championship along with up-to-date injury news.

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