Middlesbrough vs Oxford United: match statistics
Middlesbrough is in second place in the table with an impressive record of 18 wins and only 7 defeats this season, while Oxford United occupies the second-to-last, 23rd position with just 6 wins. The hosts display excellent home form with a 67% win rate at home and a goal difference of +14, scoring an average of 1.67 goals per match while conceding just 0.73. Oxford United has a disastrous away form with a 56% loss rate, averaging only 0.94 goals scored and 1.38 goals conceded per match, and their goal difference is -7. In the last 5 matches, Middlesbrough has earned 12 points (4 wins), while Oxford United has managed only 1 point (4 defeats, 1 draw). All key statistics, including possession (57% vs 39%), shots on target (4.53 vs 2.75), and xG values (1.59 vs 1.05), clearly favor the hosts, making a Middlesbrough victory highly probable.
Middlesbrough vs Oxford United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Middlesbrough played against Oxford United in Championship (England). The game was played on February 21, 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
Middlesbrough has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.40 points per game. Oxford United has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Middlesbrough scores 1.56 goals per game and allows 1.03. Oxford United scores 0.88 and allows 1.38. Games in this league average 2.57 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 56% of Middlesbrough's games and 53% of Oxford United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 56% and 50%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Middlesbrough has the higher season xG average, 1.63 to 1.25 per game. Middlesbrough takes 14.6 shots per game, while Oxford United takes 11.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Middlesbrough leads at halftime in 38% of its games and scores 0.84 goals per game after halftime. Oxford United leads at halftime in 25% and scores 0.28 after halftime.
When the teams score
Middlesbrough's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (14 goals). For Oxford United, it is minutes 16-30 (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 2.57 goals. Both teams score in 56% of games, and 51% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Middlesbrough is in second place in the table with an impressive record of 18 wins and only 7 defeats this season, while Oxford United occupies the second-to-last, 23rd position with just 6 wins. The hosts display excellent home form with a 67% win rate at home and a goal difference of +14, scoring an average of 1.67 goals per match while conceding just 0.73. Oxford United has a disastrous away form with a 56% loss rate, averaging only 0.94 goals scored and 1.38 goals conceded per match, and their goal difference is -7. In the last 5 matches, Middlesbrough has earned 12 points (4 wins), while Oxford United has managed only 1 point (4 defeats, 1 draw). All key statistics, including possession (57% vs 39%), shots on target (4.53 vs 2.75), and xG values (1.59 vs 1.05), clearly favor the hosts, making a Middlesbrough victory highly probable.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Middlesbrough | Oxford United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 28% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.27 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Middlesbrough is 200% better for: last-5 form.
2.4 pts / game - Middlesbrough · 0.8 pts / game - Oxford United
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Middlesbrough is 77% better for: goals scored per game.
1.56 goals / game - Middlesbrough · 0.88 goals / game - Oxford United
Middlesbrough is 34% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.03 goals / game - Middlesbrough · 1.38 goals / game - Oxford United
Middlesbrough scores in 78% of games (25 of 32 meczów), while Oxford United keeps a clean sheet in 16% (5 of 32 meczów).
Oxford United scores in 56% of games (18 of 32 meczów), while Middlesbrough keeps a clean sheet in 28% (9 of 32 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Middlesbrough
Over / Under - Oxford United
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Middlesbrough is 27% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.38 pts / game - Middlesbrough · 1.09 pts / game - Oxford United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Middlesbrough - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 56%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Oxford United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 19%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -4 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (14 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Middlesbrough
Oxford United
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Championship).
Teams vs league
| Middlesbrough | Liga | Oxford United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.59 | 2.57 | ▼ 2.25 |
| Both teams scored | • 56% | 56% | ▼ 53% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 56% | 51% | • 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 28% | 25% | ▼ 16% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 75% | 71% | ▲ 78% |
| Goal after half-time | • 78% | 78% | ▼ 63% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Middlesbrough's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Oxford United. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Middlesbrough vs Oxford United?
The Championship match finished Middlesbrough 0:0 Oxford United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Middlesbrough vs Oxford United?
Middlesbrough score 1.56 goals per game on average and Oxford United 0.88. The Championship average is 2.57 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 56% of Middlesbrough's matches and 53% of Oxford United's.
What form are Middlesbrough and Oxford United in?
Over the last 5 games Middlesbrough have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and Oxford United 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Middlesbrough vs Oxford United?
The statistical background for Middlesbrough vs Oxford United — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.