Middlesbrough vs Oxford United Prediction

Championship · Sat 21 Feb 2026
England flag England : Championship
MiddlesbroughWDWWL
0 - 0
Full time · HT 0 - 0
Oxford UnitedWWWDW
Kick-offSat 21 Feb, 16:00
Our tip1 @ 1.42 ✗
GoalsUnder 2.5
Confidence75%

Full-time report

Our tip1 ✗
Double chance12 ✗
BTTSNo ✓
Over/Under 2.5Under 2.5 ✓

Recent form

Last 5 matches, home and away
MiddlesbroughWDWWL
04 Nov 26AWrexham0 - 2Championship
31 Oct 26HCharlton3 - 0Championship
23 Oct 26ABolton5 - 1Championship
17 Oct 26HCardiff2 - 2Championship
13 Oct 26AStoke City3 - 2Championship
Oxford UnitedWWWDW
04 Nov 26HReading2 - 0League One
31 Oct 26ABarnsley1 - 1League One
27 Oct 26HStockport County1 - 0League One
20 Oct 26HWigan2 - 1League One
10 Oct 26ANotts County2 - 1League One

Head to head

Middlesbrough 0 · Draws 1 · Oxford United 0 (1 meetings)

21 Feb 26Middlesbrough0 - 0Oxford UnitedChampionship

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Our prediction

Middlesbrough to win

@ 1.42
Double chance
12  •  Middlesbrough or Oxford United
@ 1.18
Both teams to score
No – at least one team fails to score
@ 1.68
Confidence
75%

Goals outlook

Over/Under 2.5
Under 2.5
Confidence
75%
Over 2.5: 44%Under 2.5: 56%
Expected goals
1.86Middlesbrough
2.42Total
0.56Oxford United

Win probability

Middlesbrough65%
Draw17%
Oxford United18%

Odds (1X2)

11.42
X4.80
27.00

Middlesbrough vs Oxford United preview and result

Middlesbrough and Oxford United met in the Championship on Saturday 21 February 2026 at 16:00 (Nigerian time). The match finished 0 - 0, 0 - 0 at half time.

Our model gives Middlesbrough a 65% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Oxford United 18%. Our pick was Middlesbrough to win with 75% confidence at odds of 1.42. The pick lost this time ✗. For a safer option, the double chance 12 (Middlesbrough or Oxford United) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.18.

Goals: we expect about 2.4 goals (1.9 for Middlesbrough, 0.6 for Oxford United). The chance of three or more goals is 44%, so our goals pick is Under 2.5 (75% confidence). 0 goals were scored.

Form and head to head

Middlesbrough have 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (W-D-W-W-L), scoring 13 and conceding 7. Oxford United have 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches (W-W-W-D-W), scoring 8 and conceding 3. In their last 1 meeting, Middlesbrough won 0, Oxford United won 0 and 1 ended level.

Frequently asked questions

What was the prediction for Middlesbrough vs Oxford United?

Our pre-match prediction is Middlesbrough to win (75% confidence) at odds of 1.42. Win chances: Middlesbrough 65%, draw 17%, Oxford United 18%.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Middlesbrough vs Oxford United?

We expect about 2.4 goals. Our pick is Under 2.5 with 75% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 44%).

What time is Middlesbrough vs Oxford United?

Middlesbrough vs Oxford United (Championship) was played on Saturday 21 February 2026 at 16:00 Nigerian time (WAT).

What is a safe bet for Middlesbrough vs Oxford United?

The double chance 12 (Middlesbrough or Oxford United) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.18. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.

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Championship table

Middlesbrough1st28 pts
Oxford United–
#TeamPWDLGDPts
1 Middlesbrough 14842 1128
2 Wolves 14833 827
3 Birmingham 14752 1326
4 Stoke City 14824 526
5 Swansea 14824 526
6 West Brom 14743 525
7 Southampton 14842 1524
8 West Ham 14653 1523
9 Sheffield Utd 14644 322
10 Portsmouth 14644 322
11 QPR 14563 521
12 Norwich 14608 318
13 Millwall 14536 -118
14 Blackburn 14536 -218
15 Bristol City 14536 -318
16 Wrexham 14455 -217
17 Bolton 14527 -717
18 Cardiff 14365 -115
19 Lincoln 14437 -1015
20 Watford 14428 -1014
21 Charlton 14356 -1114
22 Burnley 14176 -810
23 Derby 14149 -187
24 Preston 141211 -185