Oxford United has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Middlesbrough has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.

Scoring records

Oxford United scores 1.07 goals per game and allows 1.47. Middlesbrough scores 1.27 and allows 0.87. Games in this league average 2.54 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 53% of Oxford United's games and 53% of Middlesbrough's. The Over 2.5 rates are 60% and 47%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 49% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

The teams have nearly identical season xG averages at 1.40 per game. Oxford United takes 13.3 shots per game, while Middlesbrough takes 12.3.

First-half and second-half trends

Oxford United leads at halftime in 27% of its games and scores 0.27 goals per game after halftime. Middlesbrough leads at halftime in 33% and scores 0.80 after halftime.

When the teams score

Oxford United's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (4 goals). For Middlesbrough, it is minutes 76-90+ (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

Championship games average 2.54 goals. Both teams score in 56% of games, and 49% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.

Stats by half

1 : 0

First half

0 : 1

Second half

Game stats

30Possession (%)70

Oxford UnitedMiddlesbrough

9Shots19

Oxford UnitedMiddlesbrough

2Shots on target3

Oxford UnitedMiddlesbrough

0.89xG1.91

Oxford UnitedMiddlesbrough

1Corners8

Oxford UnitedMiddlesbrough

26Dangerous attacks70

Oxford UnitedMiddlesbrough

16Fouls12

Oxford UnitedMiddlesbrough

3Cards3

Oxford UnitedMiddlesbrough

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.

0.87Points per game1.93

Oxford UnitedMiddlesbrough

1.07Goals scored / game1.27

Oxford UnitedMiddlesbrough

1.47Goals allowed / game0.87

Oxford UnitedMiddlesbrough

1.4xG for1.4

Oxford UnitedMiddlesbrough

44%Average possession52%

Oxford UnitedMiddlesbrough

3.6Shots on target / game3.93

Oxford UnitedMiddlesbrough

13%Clean sheets33%

Oxford UnitedMiddlesbrough

53%Both teams scored53%

Oxford UnitedMiddlesbrough

Team stats— who is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

13.27Shots per game12.33

Oxford UnitedMiddlesbrough

3.6Shots on target3.93

Oxford UnitedMiddlesbrough

8%Shot conversion10.3%

Oxford UnitedMiddlesbrough

44%Possession52%

Oxford UnitedMiddlesbrough

1.4xG for1.4

Oxford UnitedMiddlesbrough

1.57xG against1.16

Oxford UnitedMiddlesbrough

Shooting quality

Oxford United: BalancedMiddlesbrough: Balanced

	Oxford United	Middlesbrough
Accuracy (shots on target)	27%	32%
Chance quality (xG per shot)	0.11	0.11
Finishing (goals per shot on target)	0.30	0.32

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 100% better for: last-5 form.

0.8 pts / game - Oxford United · 1.6 pts / game - Middlesbrough

Oxford United

LWDLL

Season result split

20% W27% D53% L

Season (W-D-L)

3-4-8

0.87 pts / game · goal difference -6

Last 5 (W-D-L)

1-1-3

0.80 pts / game

Record at home (W-D-L)

1-3-3

Last 5 at home

1-2-2

DLWDL

Last 5 games - averages

Goals scored: 1.0Goals conceded: 1.8xG: 1.27Opponent xG: 1.74BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 80%

Middlesbrough

WDLDW

Season result split

53% W33% D13% L

Season (W-D-L)

8-5-2

1.93 pts / game · goal difference +6

Last 5 (W-D-L)

2-2-1

1.60 pts / game

Record away (W-D-L)

3-3-2

Last 5 away

1-2-2

DLWLD

Last 5 games - averages

Goals scored: 1.0Goals conceded: 1.2xG: 1.65Opponent xG: 1.05BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 40%

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 19% better for: goals scored per game.

1.07 goals / game - Oxford United · 1.27 goals / game - Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough is 69% better for: goals allowed per game.

1.47 goals / game - Oxford United · 0.87 goals / game - Middlesbrough

Oxford United scoring profile: strong

Oxford United scores in 60% of games (9 of 15 meczów), while Middlesbrough keeps a clean sheet in 33% (5 of 15 meczów).

Middlesbrough scoring profile: very strong

Middlesbrough scores in 80% of games (12 of 15 meczów), while Oxford United keeps a clean sheet in 13% (2 of 15 meczów).

16Goals scored (season)19

Oxford UnitedMiddlesbrough

22Goals conceded (season)13

Oxford UnitedMiddlesbrough

2.53Average goals per game2.13

Oxford UnitedMiddlesbrough

5Goals scored (last 5)5

Oxford UnitedMiddlesbrough

9Goals conceded (last 5)6

Oxford UnitedMiddlesbrough

Oxford United

13%

Clean sheets2 of 15 meczów

40%

No goal6 of 15 meczów

Middlesbrough

33%

Clean sheets5 of 15 meczów

20%

No goal3 of 15 meczów

How often they score at least...

60%1 goal80%

Oxford UnitedMiddlesbrough

40%2 goals40%

Oxford UnitedMiddlesbrough

7%3 goals7%

Oxford UnitedMiddlesbrough

0%4 goals0%

Oxford UnitedMiddlesbrough

How often they concede at least...

87%1 goal67%

Oxford UnitedMiddlesbrough

47%2 goals13%

Oxford UnitedMiddlesbrough

13%3 goals7%

Oxford UnitedMiddlesbrough

0%4 goals0%

Oxford UnitedMiddlesbrough

* 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.

53%

Oxford United - BTTS8 of 15 meczów

53%

Middlesbrough - BTTS8 of 15 meczów

56%

League average

Goal patterns

33%BTTS at half-time7%

Oxford UnitedMiddlesbrough

7%BTTS in both halves0%

Oxford UnitedMiddlesbrough

20%Scored in both halves13%

Oxford UnitedMiddlesbrough

BTTS and goal count

53%Min. 3 goals and BTTS33%

Oxford UnitedMiddlesbrough

7%Min. 3 goals without BTTS13%

Oxford UnitedMiddlesbrough

60%BTTS - last 560%

Oxford UnitedMiddlesbrough

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)

93%Min. 1 goal (Over 0.5)93%

Oxford UnitedMiddlesbrough

60%Min. 2 goals (Over 1.5)67%

Oxford UnitedMiddlesbrough

60%Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)47%

Oxford UnitedMiddlesbrough

33%Min. 4 goals (Over 3.5)7%

Oxford UnitedMiddlesbrough

7%Min. 5 goals (Over 4.5)0%

Oxford UnitedMiddlesbrough

Over / Under - Oxford United

Line 0.5 (min. 1 goal)

Over 93%Under 7%

Line 1.5 (min. 2 goals)

Over 60%Under 40%

Line 2.5 (min. 3 goals)

Over 60%Under 40%

Line 3.5 (min. 4 goals)

Over 33%Under 67%

Line 4.5 (min. 5 goals)

Over 7%Under 93%

Over / Under - Middlesbrough

Line 0.5 (min. 1 goal)

Over 93%Under 7%

Line 1.5 (min. 2 goals)

Over 67%Under 33%

Line 2.5 (min. 3 goals)

Over 47%Under 53%

Line 3.5 (min. 4 goals)

Over 7%Under 93%

Line 4.5 (min. 5 goals)

Over 0%Under 100%

1st half

80%Min. 1 goal before half-time67%

Oxford UnitedMiddlesbrough

53%Min. 2 goals before half-time20%

Oxford UnitedMiddlesbrough

27%Min. 3 goals before half-time7%

Oxford UnitedMiddlesbrough

2nd half

60%Min. 1 goal after half-time73%

Oxford UnitedMiddlesbrough

20%Min. 2 goals after half-time33%

Oxford UnitedMiddlesbrough

7%Min. 3 goals after half-time13%

Oxford UnitedMiddlesbrough

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 18% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.13 pts / game - Oxford United · 1.33 pts / game - Middlesbrough

Oxford United - half-time state

27% leading33% draw40% trailing

Middlesbrough - half-time state

33% leading33% draw33% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.13Points per game (1st half)1.33

Oxford UnitedMiddlesbrough

0.8Goals scored (1st half)0.47

Oxford UnitedMiddlesbrough

0.87Goals conceded (1st half)0.47

Oxford UnitedMiddlesbrough

1.67Average goals (1st half)0.93

Oxford UnitedMiddlesbrough

40%Clean sheet before half-time60%

Oxford UnitedMiddlesbrough

47%No goal before half-time67%

Oxford UnitedMiddlesbrough

After half-time (2nd half)

0.73Points per game (2nd half)1.67

Oxford UnitedMiddlesbrough

0.27Goals scored (2nd half)0.8

Oxford UnitedMiddlesbrough

0.6Goals conceded (2nd half)0.4

Oxford UnitedMiddlesbrough

0.87Average goals (2nd half)1.2

Oxford UnitedMiddlesbrough

47%Clean sheet after half-time60%

Oxford UnitedMiddlesbrough

73%No goal after half-time40%

Oxford UnitedMiddlesbrough

Oxford United - second-half results

7% W53% D40% L

Half-time points

Half-time goals

-1

Goal difference (1st half)

Second-half points

-5

Goal difference (2nd half)

1.13

PPG before half-time

Lead holding74%

Leads at halftime in 27% of games and wins 20%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.

Defense after halftime-0.3

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Middlesbrough - second-half results

40% W47% D13% L

Half-time points

Half-time goals

Goal difference (1st half)

Second-half points

Goal difference (2nd half)

1.33

PPG before half-time

Lead holding161%

Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 53%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime-0.1

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Oxford United - last 5 games by half
	1st half	2nd half
Points per game	1.00	0.40
Goals scored / game	0.6	0.4
Goals allowed / game	0.8	1.0
Average goals per game	1.4	1.4
1 goal	80%	80%
2 goals	60%	40%
3 goals	0%	20%
Clean sheet	40%	20%
No goal	60%	60%
Goal difference	-1	-3

Half-time: 20% leading - 40% draw - 40% trailing

2nd half: 0% won - 40% draw - 60% lost

BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 3

Middlesbrough - last 5 games by half
	1st half	2nd half
Points per game	1.20	1.60
Goals scored / game	0.6	0.4
Goals allowed / game	1.0	0.2
Average goals per game	1.6	0.6
1 goal	100%	60%
2 goals	40%	0%
3 goals	20%	0%
Clean sheet	20%	80%
No goal	60%	60%
Goal difference	-2	+1

Half-time: 40% leading - 0% draw - 60% trailing

2nd half: 40% won - 40% draw - 20% lost

BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 3

* 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.

Oxford United

ScoredConceded

0-15

16-30

31-45

46-60

61-75

76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (4 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.

Middlesbrough

ScoredConceded

0-15

16-30

31-45

46-60

61-75

76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.

* 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

2.34

Estimated goals

attack vs. opponent defense

1.0 : 1.4

Estimated goal split

home : away

92%

Pace vs league

100% = league average

53%

Both teams scored (BTTS)

average from both teams' seasons

-100%

Derby effect

H2H goals vs typical matches

48%

BTTS estimate

from both teams' scoring frequency

0:0 risk

about 1 in 13 matches

0-1

Most common goal range

attack vs. defense for both teams

Oxford United

Net xG balance

Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.

-0.17

Results compared with xG

Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.

-0.23

Points compared with goal balance

Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.

-2.6 pts

Finishing efficiency

Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.

-0.33

Defensive efficiency

Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.

+0.10

Attack vs league

How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.

82%

Defense vs. league

Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.

120%

Form trend

Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.

-0.07

Stronger second half?

How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.

-0.5

Late goals

13% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 25% come in the first quarter-hour.

13%

Middlesbrough

Net xG balance

Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.

+0.24

Results compared with xG

Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.

+0.16

Points compared with goal balance

Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.

-1.7 pts

Finishing efficiency

Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.

-0.13

Defensive efficiency

Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.

+0.29

Attack vs league

How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.

103%

Defense vs. league

Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.

67%

Form trend

Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.

-0.33

Stronger second half?

How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.

+0.3

Late goals

32% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 5% come in the first quarter-hour.

32%

* 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

	Oxford United	Liga	Middlesbrough
Average goals per game	• 2.53	2.54	▼ 2.13
Both teams scored	▼ 53%	56%	▼ 53%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)	▲ 60%	49%	▼ 47%
Clean sheets	▼ 13%	25%	▲ 33%
Goal before half-time	▲ 80%	73%	▼ 67%
Goal after half-time	▼ 60%	75%	▼ 73%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.54

Average goals per game

56%

Both teams scored

49%

Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)

25%

Clean sheets

1.30

Home goals / game

1.23

Away goals / game

+6%

Home attack advantage

+5%

Home defensive advantage

+6%

Total home advantage

Goals in 1st half (whole league)

73%

1 goal

30%

2 goals

11%

3 goals

4 goals

Goals in 2nd half (whole league)

75%

1 goal

40%

2 goals

16%

3 goals

4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Home team

Starting lineup

1Jamie Cumming 2Sam Long 3Ciaron Brown 6Michal Helik 7Przemysław Płachetaoff 63'8Cameron Brannaganoff 42'12Luke Harris⚽ 1 · 🟨 1 · off 63'14Brian De Keersmaecker🟨 1 19Tyler Goodhramoff 63'26Jack CurrieA 1 27Will Lankshearoff 77'

Substitutes

4William Robert Vaulkson 42'9Mark Thomas Harris🟨 1 · on 63'11Ole ter Haar Romenyon 77'16Nik Prelecon 1'17Stanley Millson 63'

21Matt Ingramon 1'

22Gregory Leighon 1'29Ben Davieson 1'50Filip Yavorov Krastevon 63'

Away team

Starting lineup

2Callum BrittainA 1 3Matthew Robert Targettoff 46'5Alfie Jones 7Hayden Hackney 9Tommy Conway 10Delano Burgzorgoff 62'11Morgan Whittaker⚽ 1 12Luke David Ayling 16Alan Browne🟨 1 18Aidan Morrisoff 62'31Solomon Brynn

Substitutes

8Riley McGreeon 62'14Alex Gilberton 1'17Micah Hamiltonon 1'20Mamadou Kaly Sene🟨 1 · on 62'22Samuel Silveraon 46'24Alex Banguraon 1'

33Jon McLaughlinon 1'

36Finley Cartwrighton 1'

40George McCormickon 1'

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

15'
Oxford UnitedYellow cardLuke Harris
28'
Oxford UnitedGoalLuke HarrisAssist: Jack Currie
34'
MiddlesbroughYellow cardAlan Browne
40'
Oxford UnitedYellow cardBrian De Keersmaecker
42'
Oxford UnitedSubstitutionOn: William Robert VaulksOff: Cameron Brannagan
46'
MiddlesbroughSubstitutionOn: Samuel SilveraOff: Matthew Robert Targett
54'
MiddlesbroughGoalMorgan WhittakerAssist: Callum Brittain
77'
Oxford UnitedSubstitutionOn: Ole ter Haar RomenyOff: Will Lankshear
83'
Oxford UnitedYellow cardMark Thomas Harris
87'
MiddlesbroughYellow cardMamadou Kaly Sene

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

RefereeBen Toner Home managerGary Rowett

Referee context

See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.

Ben TonerMatches officiated: 18

4Cards per match

0Penalties per match

1 / X / 244%Home wins28%Draws28%Away wins

FAQ

What was the result of Oxford United vs Middlesbrough?

The Championship match finished Oxford United 1:1 Middlesbrough. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What do the goal statistics show before Oxford United vs Middlesbrough?

Oxford United score 1.07 goals per game on average and Middlesbrough 1.27. The Championship average is 2.54 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 53% of Oxford United's matches and 53% of Middlesbrough's.

What form are Oxford United and Middlesbrough in?

Over the last 5 games Oxford United have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Middlesbrough 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Oxford United vs Middlesbrough?

The statistical background for Oxford United vs Middlesbrough — 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.