Middlesbrough vs Oxford Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 29 Mar 2025

Get Ready for a Low-Scoring Encounter

We can’t pass up the chance to wager Under 2.5 when Middlesbrough clash with Oxford. The Total Goals market offers us the chance to take odds of -100 and we think a return is on the cards.

Boro Came Out on Top in Previous H2H

Middlesbrough played out a 0-0 draw in their last game. This was on the road at Kenilworth Road against Luton Town. Michael Carrick's men enjoyed 55% of possession although they couldn’t manage a single shot on target.

Oxford United claimed a home win in their previous game. A 1-0 victory occurred against Watford at Kassam Stadium. The U's recorded just 38% possession and had three shots on goal, with Siriki Dembele striking late with the winner.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Middlesbrough had the edge in the most recent encounter between these teams. At Kassam Stadium, they recorded a 6-2 away win over Oxford.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
10	Middlesbrough	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
13	Oxford	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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Middlesbrough have 3 wins, 6 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.1 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 8.8 attempts. The Boro have averaged 53.0% possession and 3.7 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.4 goals from 5.3 shots on goal, 11.3 attempts and 5.6 corners.

Top goalscorers are Tommy Conway and Delano Burgzorg on 3 goals, while Finn Azaz has bagged 2. Finn Azaz, Aidan Morris and Tommy Conway have racked up the most assists with 2 each.

Oxford have won 1, lost 5 and drawn 4, with an average of 5.3 attempts, 2.3 shots on goal and 0.6 goals. Gary Rowett's side average 44.7% possession, 3.7 corners awarded and 7.3 corners against them, while 1.2 goals have been conceded from 4.4 shots on goal and 9.9 attempts.

Siriki Dembele has scored 1 goals which makes him top scorer alongside five other players. Mark Harris, Matthew Phillips and Przemyslaw Placheta have managed 1 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Middlesbrough confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Mark Travers (GK), Anfernee Dijksteel, Jonathan Howson, Neto Borges, Tommy Conway, Hayden Hackney, Aidan Morris, Delano Burgzorg, Kelechi Iheanacho, Finn Azaz, Samuel Iling-Junior.

Oxford confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Jamie Cumming (GK), Hidde ter Avest, Michal Helik, Ben Nelson, Ciaron Brown, Will Vaulks, Matthew Phillips, Przemyslaw Placheta, Alex Matos, Siriki Dembele, Mark Harris.

Middlesbrough vs Oxford Prediction & Betting Tips

We don’t think there will be too many goals in this Championship encounter. The price of -100 for Under 2.5 really stands out and we can place this wager with a large slice of confidence.

The football betting tips stem from knowing the team news and the latest form for each side. We work hard to unearth the most pertinent stats which can also act as a guide.

Key Middlesbrough vs Oxford league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Middlesbrough games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Middlesbrough games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Oxford games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Oxford games on the road.

Under 2.5 Probability

The bookies are estimating that there is a 50% likelihood of this pick landing a return. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

For those searching for a larger price, a possible option could be backing Under 1.5 Goals. This is a wager that will land a return for a 0-0 draw or a 1-0 victory to either side.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Middlesbrough 2 - 0 Oxford

There are odds of +575 available that Middlesbrough land a 2-0 win. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.

Corners Prediction

Middlesbrough Under 6.5 Corners -125

The 6.5 corners line has not been covered by Middlesbrough in their past six games, with the corner count against Oxford going under 6.5 in their last two matches. Let’s stick with this betting trend and back Middlesbrough to go under the Team Corners line at a price of -125.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Middlesbrough

Total

9.30 3.70 5.60

Home

8.70 3.90 4.80

Away

9.90 4.00 5.90

Oxford

Total

11.00 3.70 7.30

Home

10.70 4.70 6.00

Away

9.70 3.00 6.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-100

Under 10.5

-138

Middlesbrough Corners

Over 6.5

-110

Under 6.5

-125

Oxford Corners

Over 3.5

-100

Under 3.5

-138

Most Corners

1

-333

X

+650

2

+280

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Middlesbrough vs Oxford Odds

Middlesbrough are the -163 favourites and that means a 62% chance of winning this Championship match according to the betting odds at the bookies. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Oxford United are trading at +450.

If you’re betting on Total Goals, the market are finding it hard to split Unders and Overs.

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Full-Time Result

1

-163

X

+290

2

+450

Half-Time Result

1

+120

X

+125

2

+450

Double Chance

1X

-699

12

-400

X2

+125

Draw No Bet

1

-450

2

+300

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-123

2 Hcp +0.75

+109

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-100

Over 2.5

-125

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-120

No

-120

Middlesbrough vs Oxford Lineups & Team News

It’s good to know about any injuries and this is reflected in our Middlesbrough vs Oxford team news, with this leading to predicted and confirmed lineups.

The Championship squads highlight the star players operating for every team in the division.

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