Middlesbrough vs Oxford United | Prediction | Championship | 21/02
England - EFL Championship
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
The top bookmakers have set the odds, and our team has analysed all relevant match data. See our expert match prediction below:
Under 2.5 Goals
Market: Under 2.5 Goals ยท @ 2.01
Last updated: 30-04-2026
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Our prediction is: Under 2.5 goals in the match
From what they have shown thus far this season, Middlesbrough and Oxford United both tend to play quite defensive styles and like to keep things tight in midfield.
As a result, we predict the total going under 2.5 goals to be the most attractive betting option for this upcoming match.
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.
- 23/10/2026Bolton WanderersMiddlesbroughW1523/10/2026ChampionshipBolton Wanderers
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Middlesbrough1 - 5W - 17/10/2026MiddlesbroughCardiff CityD2217/10/2026ChampionshipMiddlesbrough
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Cardiff City2 - 2D - 13/10/2026Stoke CityMiddlesbroughW2313/10/2026ChampionshipStoke City
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Middlesbrough2 - 3W - 10/10/2026MiddlesbroughWolverhamptonW1010/10/2026ChampionshipMiddlesbrough
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Wolverhampton1 - 0W - 19/09/2026Birmingham CityMiddlesbroughD2219/09/2026ChampionshipBirmingham City
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Middlesbrough2 - 2D
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.
- 24/10/2026Oxford UnitedBradford CityD0024/10/2026EFL League OneOxford United
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Bradford City0 - 0D - 20/10/2026Oxford UnitedWigan AthleticW2120/10/2026EFL League OneOxford United
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Wigan Athletic2 - 1W - 15/10/2026Mansfield TownOxford UnitedD1115/10/2026EFL League OneMansfield Town
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Oxford United1 - 1D - 10/10/2026Notts CountyOxford UnitedW1210/10/2026EFL League OneNotts County
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Oxford United1 - 2W - 06/10/2026Exeter CityOxford UnitedD2206/10/2026EFL TrophyExeter City
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Oxford United2 - 2D
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
Home
Oxford United
Away
Points & Results
- PPG1.910.88
- 56%Wins19%
- 50%First to Score38%
Goals Scored & Conceded
- Scored/game1.560.88
- Conceded/game1.031.38
- xG1.631.25
- xGA1.161.56
Trends
- 56%Both Score53%
- 28%Clean Sheet16%
- 22%Failed to Score44%
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