Middlesbrough and Oxford United face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Championship season. The game takes place at Riverside Stadium on Saturday, 21/02/2026, at 15:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Boro vs The U's, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
APWin predictions for Middlesbrough vs Oxford United
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Under 2.5 Goals
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Boro preview
Middlesbrough comes into the match having played 32 games in the Championship so far. They have recorded 18 wins, 7 draws, and 7 losses, with an average of 1.91 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 18 wins, 7 draws, and 9 losses.
Middlesbrough's attack has scored 51 goals during this period. Out of this total, 50 goals were scored in the Championship, averaging 1.56 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.5.
The offence system of Middlesbrough is led by Morgan Whittaker as the top scorer of the season. The english forward has scored 11 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Hayden Hackney, who has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 33 goals with an average of 1.03 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 40 goals conceded in 34 matches, resulting in an average of 1.18.
Yellows preview
On the other hand, Oxford United comes into the match having played 32 games in the Championship so far. They have recorded 6 wins, 10 draws, and 16 losses, with an average of 0.88 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 7 wins, 11 draws, and 18 losses.
Oxford United's attack has scored 30 goals during this period. Out of this total, 28 goals were scored in the Championship, averaging 0.88 goals per match. The season's average stands at 0.83.
The offence system of Oxford United is led by Will Lankshear as the top scorer of the season. The english forward has scored 6 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Brian De Keersmaecker, who has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 44 goals with an average of 1.38 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 52 goals conceded in 36 matches, resulting in an average of 1.44.
Head to head: Middlesbrough vs Oxford United
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Middlesbrough
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W W W W |
1.91 |
| Home | W W W L D |
2.2 |
| Away | L W W W L |
1.65 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 56% | 67% | 47% |
| Goals | 2.59 | 2.4 | 2.76 |
| Scored | 1.56 | 1.67 | 1.47 |
| Conceded | 1.03 | 0.73 | 1.29 |
| Both Teams to Score | 56% | 47% | 65% |
| Without Conceding | 28% | 47% | 12% |
| Failed To Score | 22% | 20% | 24% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 60% | 41% |
|
xG
|
1.63 | 1.59 | 1.67 |
|
xGA
|
1.16 | 1.22 | 1.11 |
Oxford United
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L D L L W |
0.88 |
| Home | L L D D L |
0.94 |
| Away | D L W L L |
0.81 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 19% | 19% | 19% |
| Goals | 2.25 | 2.19 | 2.31 |
| Scored | 0.88 | 0.81 | 0.94 |
| Conceded | 1.38 | 1.38 | 1.38 |
| Both Teams to Score | 53% | 44% | 63% |
| Without Conceding | 16% | 19% | 13% |
| Failed To Score | 44% | 50% | 38% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 31% | 44% |
|
xG
|
1.25 | 1.45 | 1.05 |
|
xGA
|
1.56 | 1.31 | 1.82 |
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