Middlesbrough vs Oxford United Prediction & Betting Tips - Championship

Prediction published on 29/03/2025, 02:32  by Joseph King in Championship Predictions

Eighth-place Middlesbrough continue to battle for a spot in the promotion playoff when they host 18th-placed Oxford United for matchday 39 in the English Championship. Will Boro close the gap on the top six or will the U’s win their second straight game? Here’s our match prediction.

Middlesbrough come into this match after picking up a fortunate point in their latest 0-0 away draw with Luton two weeks ago. Boro were heavily outplayed in that encounter, managing only 0.24 expected goals (xG) compared to their opponent’s 2.46 xG total.

They’ll be hoping for an improved performance at the Riverside Stadium, where they have been solid overall with nine wins and five draws from 19 games. The hosts have now posted a 3-1-1 record in their last five matches and trail sixth-place West Brom by three points.

Oxford put an end to their lengthy nine-match winless run in their last appearance with a 1-0 home over Watford. It marked the team’s ninth win at home and moved them four points clear of the relegation zone.

With eight matches remaining in the Championship season, the U’s could be at risk of dropping into a relegation battle if they aren’t careful. Unfortunately for them, they’ve really struggled to get results on the road, winning only once in 19 attempts.