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
Key match information
Middlesbrough played Oxford United in Championship (England). The match was played on 21 February 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Current form
Middlesbrough: 4-0-1, 2.40 points/match. Oxford United: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Middlesbrough scores 1.56 and concedes 1.03 goals per match. Oxford United scores 0.88 and concedes 1.38. League average: 2.57 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Middlesbrough 56%, Oxford United 53%. Over 2.5: Middlesbrough 56%, Oxford United 50%. League level: BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 51%.
xG, shots and style
Middlesbrough has higher xG: 1.63 vs 1.25. Middlesbrough: 14.6 shots per match, Oxford United: 11.8.
Match halves
Middlesbrough: half-time lead 38%, second-half goals 0.84. Oxford United: half-time lead 25%, second-half goals 0.28.
Goals by minute
Middlesbrough: 31-45+ (14 goals). Oxford United: 16-30 (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Championship: 2.57 goals per match, BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 51%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 100%.
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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Middlesbrough is 200% better for: last-5 form.
2.4 pts / match - Middlesbrough · 0.8 pts / match - 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 match.
1.56 goals / match - Middlesbrough · 0.88 goals / match - Oxford United
Middlesbrough is 34% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.03 goals / match - Middlesbrough · 1.38 goals / match - Oxford United
Middlesbrough scores in 78% of matches (25 of 32 matches), while Oxford United keeps a clean sheet in 16% (5 of 32 matches).
Oxford United scores in 56% of matches (18 of 32 matches), while Middlesbrough keeps a clean sheet in 28% (9 of 32 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Middlesbrough
Over / Under - Oxford United
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Middlesbrough · 1.09 pts / match - Oxford United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Middlesbrough - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 38% of matches and wins 56%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Oxford United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 25% of matches and wins 19%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.00 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Middlesbrough
Oxford United
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | • 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
Previous meeting: Middlesbrough 0 - 1 - 0 Oxford United. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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.