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Middlesbrough vs Oxford United: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Saturday, 21 February, 2026 10:00
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Championship 2025-2026 – Group #1
#
Club
M
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pt
1
14
6
2
53
23
30
48
2
12
6
4
33
24
9
42
3
▲
10
7
5
38
23
15
37
21
5
6
10
18
28
-10
21
22
4
7
11
22
31
-9
19
23
4
6
12
25
35
-10
18
1.10
xG
0.62
60%
Ball Possession
40%
14
Total Shots
10
5
Shots on Goal
3
10
Shots Off Goal
7
7
Corners
4
1
Yellow Cards
1
Last 6 Matches
Middlesbrough
VS
Oxford United
4/6 (67%)
Victories
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Draws
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Defeats
3/6 (50%)
2.00
PPG
0.83
2.17
Avg Goals Scored
0.83
1.67
Avg Goals Conceded
1.33
83%
BTTS %
67%
33%
Over 2.5 Goals Scored %
0%
1.43
Avg xG
0.90
In this exciting Championship 2025-2026 - Regular Season matchup, Middlesbrough will take on Oxford United as part of the 2025-2026 season in Championship. This match is part of Matchweek 33 and will take place on 2026-02-21 at 2026-02-21 in the famous Riverside Stadium.
The referee for the game will be . Fans can expect an intense battle between the home team, Middlesbrough, and the visiting side, Oxford United. The scoreline predictions suggest .
Kickoff Details:
Date: 2026-02-21
Time: 15:00
Location: Riverside Stadium
Stay tuned to see how the teams perform in this crucial game!
Trends for Middlesbrough vs Oxford United Football 21 Feb, 2026 10:00
🤖 AI Pattern Insights
Our model identified 5 recurring performance patterns influencing this matchup:
-
League Position Mismatch
Middlesbrough in top 3 vs Oxford United in relegation zone — significant quality gap
-
BTTS Magnet
Both teams score in 86% of recent matches — strong BTTS pattern
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Unlock Premium InsightsComprehensive betting trends for Middlesbrough vs Oxford United, grouped by market type. Including recent form and head-to-head history.
🏆 Match Winner
Middlesbrough(5 trends)
- UnbeatenH2H3/3100%Middlesbrough are unbeaten in their last 3 3 matches vs Oxford United
- Efficient ScoringH2H3/3100%Middlesbrough efficiently convert chances (high accuracy) in 3 of their last 3 Championship matches vs Oxford United
- Top Table FormLeague70%Middlesbrough are currently 2nd in the table (Top 3)
- Above League AverageLeague10/1070.5%Middlesbrough score 1.60 goals/match at home (+21% above league average)
- Efficient ScoringRecent11/1479%Middlesbrough efficiently convert chances (high accuracy) in 11 of their last 14 Championship (Home) matches
Oxford United(4 trends)
- Not WinH2H3/3100%Oxford United have not won in 3 of their last 3 Championship matches vs Middlesbrough
- Efficient ScoringH2H3/3100%Oxford United efficiently convert chances (high accuracy) in 3 of their last 3 Championship matches vs Middlesbrough
- Relegation BattleLeague90%Oxford United are currently 22th in the table (3rd from bottom)
- Not WinRecent13/1681%Oxford United have not won in 13 of their last 16 Championship (Away) matches
⚽ Both Teams To Score
Middlesbrough(1 trends)
- BTTS FriendlyLeague7/1070%Middlesbrough score (1.60/match) and concede (1.00/match) regularly at home - BTTS in 70% of matches (league avg: 60%)
Head-to-Head(1 trends)
- Both Teams ScoredH2H3/3100%Both teams scored in their last 3 Championship H2H matches
🎯 Over/Under 2.5 Goals
Middlesbrough(1 trends)
- Above League AverageLeague10/1070.5%Middlesbrough score 1.60 goals/match at home (+21% above league average)
Oxford United(1 trends)
- Few GoalsRecent12/1675%Oxford United scored 0-1 goals in 12 of their last 16 Championship (Away) matches
Combined 1.6 goals per match average • Defensive strength dominates - Under 2.5 likely
🛡️ Double Chance
Middlesbrough(2 trends)
- UnbeatenH2H3/3100%Middlesbrough are unbeaten in their last 3 3 matches vs Oxford United
- Top Table FormLeague70%Middlesbrough are currently 2nd in the table (Top 3)
Oxford United(3 trends)
- Not WinH2H3/3100%Oxford United have not won in 3 of their last 3 Championship matches vs Middlesbrough
- Relegation BattleLeague90%Oxford United are currently 22th in the table (3rd from bottom)
- Not WinRecent13/1681%Oxford United have not won in 13 of their last 16 Championship (Away) matches
⚡ Team Total Goals
Middlesbrough(3 trends)
- Above League AverageLeague10/1070.5%Middlesbrough score 1.60 goals/match at home (+21% above league average)
- Scored 1+Recent3/3100%Middlesbrough scored 1+ goals in their last 3 3 matches vs Oxford United
- Second Half SpecialistsRecent3/3100%Middlesbrough score in second half in their last 3 3 matches vs Oxford United
Oxford United(2 trends)
- Scored 1+Recent3/3100%Oxford United scored 1+ goals in their last 3 3 matches vs Middlesbrough
- First Half SpecialistsRecent3/3100%Oxford United score in first half in their last 3 3 matches vs Middlesbrough
🟨 Cards Over/Under
Middlesbrough(2 trends) — avg 1.4 (-29% below league)
- Low Card MatchesLeague22/2284.5%Middlesbrough average 1.6 cards/match in all matches (-13% below league avg 1.8) — rank #5 lowest in league
- Few CardsRecent12/1486%Middlesbrough receive 0-1 card in 12 of their last 14 Championship (Home) matches
Oxford United(1 trends) — avg 1.6 (-19% below league)
- Low Card MatchesLeague22/2290%Oxford United average 1.3 cards/match in all matches (-31% below league avg 1.8) — rank #1 lowest in league
Both teams disciplined - • H2H average: 3.7 total cards/match
🚩 Corners Over/Under
Middlesbrough(3 trends) — avg 5.7 (+14% above league)
- Many CornersH2H3/3100%Middlesbrough win 6+ corners in 3 of their last 3 Championship matches vs Oxford United
- Corner DominanceH2H3/3100%Middlesbrough dominate corners (5+ and more than opponent) in 3 of their last 3 Championship matches vs Oxford United
- Many CornersLeague10/1079%Middlesbrough average 5.7 corners/match at home (+14% above league avg 5.0)
Oxford United(1 trends) — avg 3.3 (-33% below league)
- Few CornersLeague12/1285%Oxford United average 3.3 corners/match in away matches (-33% below league avg 5.0)
Combined average: 9.0 corners/match (Middlesbrough 5.7 + Oxford United 3.3) • Low combined average supports Under 9.5
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Middlesbrough vs Oxford United
🔮 Main Prediction by Periods
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the home team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
⚔️ Team Comparison
🏠 Middlesbrough
Early Strength
Weak
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.01
Pressure
0.05
✈️ Oxford United
Early Strength
Moderate
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.33
Pressure
0.05
⏰ Match Periods Analysis
📊 Periods Explanation:
Fast Start (0-15 min): Who starts the match better and scores in the first 15 minutes.
First Half (0-45 min): Overall team effectiveness in the first half.
Second Half (46-90 min): How teams play after the break.
Final Stage (76-90 min): Who is stronger in the final minutes of the match.
🏠 Middlesbrough - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
1
Avg. Goals per Match
0.05
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
7
Avg. Goals per Match
0.35
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
9
Avg. Goals per Match
0.45
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
5
Avg. Goals per Match
0.25
✈️ Oxford United - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
2
Avg. Goals per Match
0.1
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
9
Avg. Goals per Match
0.45
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
8
Avg. Goals per Match
0.4
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
4
Avg. Goals per Match
0.2
🏆 Detailed Team Analysis
🏠 Middlesbrough - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
3
Comeback Goals
7
Negative Sequences
5
Killer Goals
9
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
1
Late Pressure
5
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
1
Half-time Spurts
6
Second Half Starts
4
Late Surges
5
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
6
Late Conceded
7
✈️ Oxford United - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
2
Comeback Goals
10
Negative Sequences
0
Killer Goals
5
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
2
Late Pressure
4
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
2
Half-time Spurts
7
Second Half Starts
4
Late Surges
4
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
6
Late Conceded
2
💡 Betting Recommendations by Periods
- Overall Result: Middlesbrough has an advantage in the match
- Home Handicap: Consider Middlesbrough handicap
- Total Goals: Analyze team goal statistics
- Both Teams to Score: Consider defensive qualities of teams
📊 Factor Breakdown
💡 Factor Explanations:
Momentum: Team's ability to maintain and develop success. Shows how the team reacts to scored and conceded goals.
Pressure: Team's ability to create dangerous moments and score in important match moments.
Timing: Team's ability to score in specific periods of the match (start, end of half, etc.).
Defense: Defensive reliability in different periods of the match.
Momentum (Advantage)
Away +0.315
Pressure (Advantage)
Away +0.002
Timing (Advantage)
Away +0.003 (minimal)
Defense (Advantage)
Away +0.038 (away team better)
📝 Detailed Summary
🏠 Home Team Analysis (Middlesbrough):
Momentum: Weak - team may lose concentration. Pressure: Low - team rarely creates dangerous moments. Defense: Vulnerable at the start of the match.
✈️ Away Team Analysis (Oxford United):
Momentum: Very strong - team excellently maintains success and often scores in response. Pressure: Low - team rarely creates dangerous moments. Defense: Vulnerable at the start of the match.
🎯 Final Betting Recommendations:
Teams are approximately equal in strength across all periods. Consider bets on draw, low total goals, or exact score.
Middlesbrough vs Oxford United Head-to-head statistics for Sat 21 Feb, 2026 @ 10:00 Championship
Middlesbrough vs Oxford United: Pre-match Stats Comparison
This section provides average statistics and percentages on the main markets for the last 10 matches of both teams ℹ️
Home/Away: Shows home matches for Middlesbrough and away matches for Oxford United
Number of goals
Middlesbrough
Under
Over
Oxford United
Under
Over
0.5
20%
2
80%
8
30%
3
70%
7
1.5
40%
4
60%
6
80%
8
20%
2
2.5
80%
8
20%
2
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Middlesbrough
Oxford United
Yes
80%
8
70%
7
No
20%
2
30%
3
1X2
Middlesbrough
Oxford United
1
50%
5
10%
1
X
20%
2
40%
4
2
30%
3
50%
5
Double Chance
Middlesbrough
Oxford United
12
80%
8
60%
6
1X
70%
7
50%
5
X2
50%
5
90%
9
Total Goals
Middlesbrough
Oxford United
0-1
0%
0
10%
1
2-3
70%
7
80%
8
4+
30%
3
10%
1
Total Corners
Middlesbrough
Under
Over
Oxford United
Under
Over
7.5
50%
5
50%
5
90%
9
10%
1
8.5
70%
7
30%
3
90%
9
10%
1
9.5
80%
8
20%
2
100%
10
0%
0
10.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Middlesbrough
Oxford United
Yes
0%
0
0%
0
No
100%
10
100%
10
1X2 HT - FT
Middlesbrough
Oxford United
HT 1 - FT 1
40%
4
10%
1
HT 1 - FT 2
0%
0
0%
0
HT 1 - FT X
0%
0
20%
2
HT 2 - FT 1
10%
1
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 2
30%
3
30%
3
HT 2 - FT X
20%
2
10%
1
HT X - FT 1
0%
0
0%
0
HT X - FT 2
0%
0
20%
2
HT X - FT X
0%
0
10%
1
xG(xGa)
Middlesbrough
Oxford United
xG
1.22
0.89
xGa
0.97
1.41
Number of goals
Middlesbrough
Under
Over
Oxford United
Under
Over
0.5
50%
5
50%
5
60%
6
40%
4
1.5
60%
6
40%
4
100%
10
0%
0
2.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Middlesbrough
Oxford United
Yes
20%
2
10%
1
No
80%
8
90%
9
1X2
Middlesbrough
Oxford United
1
40%
4
30%
3
X
0%
0
30%
3
2
60%
6
40%
4
Double Chance
Middlesbrough
Oxford United
12
100%
10
70%
7
1X
40%
4
60%
6
X2
60%
6
70%
7
Total Goals
Middlesbrough
Oxford United
0-1
40%
4
70%
7
2-3
50%
5
30%
3
4+
10%
1
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Middlesbrough
Oxford United
Yes
30%
3
50%
5
No
70%
7
50%
5
Number of goals
Middlesbrough
Under
Over
Oxford United
Under
Over
0.5
50%
5
50%
5
50%
5
50%
5
1.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
2.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Middlesbrough
Oxford United
Yes
20%
2
40%
4
No
80%
8
60%
6
1X2
Middlesbrough
Oxford United
1
30%
3
10%
1
X
20%
2
40%
4
2
50%
5
50%
5
Double Chance
Middlesbrough
Oxford United
12
80%
8
60%
6
1X
50%
5
50%
5
X2
70%
7
90%
9
Total Goals
Middlesbrough
Oxford United
0-1
70%
7
60%
6
2-3
30%
3
40%
4
4+
0%
0
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Middlesbrough
Oxford United
Yes
40%
4
20%
2
No
60%
6
80%
8
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Middlesbrough
Oxford United
Played:
3
Wins
2
2
Draws
1
1
Wins
0
0
Total
Per Match
Per Match
Total
9
3
Goals
1.3
4
4
1.3
Goals Conceded
3
9
5
1.7
Yellow Cards
2
6
0
Red Cards
0
0
Clean Sheets
0
28
9.3
Corners
4
12
25
8.3
Fouls
12
36
5
1.7
Offsides
1.3
4
59
19.7
Shots
9.7
29
19
6.3
Shots on Goal
4
12
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Played | 10 | 12 | 22 | |||
| Wins | 7 | 5 | 12 | |||
| Draws | 2 | 4 | 6 | |||
| Losses | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | |
| Goals | 1.6 | 16 | 1.4 | 17 | 1.5 | 33 |
| Goals Conceded | 1 | 10 | 1.2 | 14 | 1.1 | 24 |
| Yellow Cards | 0.8 | 8 | 2.2 | 26 | 1.5 | 34 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| Clean Sheets | 0.3 | 3 | 0.2 | 2 | 0.2 | 5 |
| Corners | 5.7 | 57 | 6.1 | 73 | 5.9 | 130 |
| Fouls | 8.9 | 89 | 9.3 | 111 | 9.1 | 200 |
| Offsides | 1.5 | 15 | 2.1 | 25 | 1.8 | 40 |
| Shots | 12.9 | 129 | 14.3 | 171 | 13.6 | 300 |
| Shots on Goal | 4.3 | 43 | 3.7 | 44 | 4 | 87 |
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Played | 10 | 12 | 22 | |||
| Wins | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Draws | 4 | 3 | 7 | |||
| Losses | 4 | 7 | 11 | |||
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | |
| Goals | 1.1 | 11 | 0.9 | 11 | 1 | 22 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.5 | 15 | 1.3 | 16 | 1.4 | 31 |
| Yellow Cards | 1.3 | 13 | 1.3 | 15 | 1.3 | 28 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Clean Sheets | 0.1 | 1 | 0.1 | 1 | 0.1 | 2 |
| Corners | 4.4 | 44 | 3.3 | 40 | 3.8 | 84 |
| Fouls | 10.5 | 105 | 11 | 132 | 10.8 | 237 |
| Offsides | 2.2 | 22 | 2.3 | 27 | 2.2 | 49 |
| Shots | 15.3 | 153 | 9.9 | 119 | 12.4 | 272 |
| Shots on Goal | 4.2 | 42 | 2.9 | 35 | 3.5 | 77 |
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