Oxford United vs Middlesbrough: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

Match Details: November 22, 2025 | Kassam Stadium | EFL Championship | 15:00 GMT

Relegation threatened Oxford United host 2nd placed Middlesborough in one of this Saturday's many 3pm kick-offs. The hosts currently sit in 21st only 3 points ahead of the drop zone and recent form is not showing any signs of escaping the relegation threat any time soon.

For visitors Middlesborough meanwhile they sit in an automatic promotion spot in 2nd, 5 points away from league leaders Coventry. Our advanced algorithm is anticipating a 3-1 win on the road for the league challengers and is damning for the hosts.

Key Betting Tip: Middlesborough to win at 1.95 odds represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough Predicted Lineups:

Oxford United (4-2-3-1): Cumming, Long, Helik, Brown, Leigh, De Keersmaecker, Brannagan, Placheta, Prelec, Krastev, Lankshear

Middlesborough (4-2-3-1): Brynn, Brittain, Ayling, Fry, Targett, Morris, Browne, McGree, Hackney, Whittaker, Conway

Head to Head Record Evaluation:

1. Middlesborough 2-1 Oxford Utd | 29/03/25
2. Oxford Utd 2-6 Middlesborough | 23/11/24

Having only faced off twice in the Championship before there is only a slim bank of information to take about the two sides head to head. What can be taken however is that Middlesborough have won both home and away in the two games they have played.

Middlesborough will evidently be coming into the game with a significant mental boost not only from their far superior league standing but also from knowing they have won 100% of their league games against Oxford.

Recent Oxford United and Middlesbrough Form Analysis:

Last 5 Oxford United Games:

1. Wrexham 1-0 Oxford Utd
2. Sheffield Wednesday 1-2 Oxford Utd
3. Oxford Utd 2-2 Millwall
4. Oxford Utd 0-3 Stoke
5. West Brom 2-1 Oxford Utd

Oxford United are showing the exact kind of form you might anticipate for a relegation threatened side and facing off against such a tough opposition will very likely not help in their quest to turn in around. They have only won 1 out of their last 5 whilst losing 3 and drawing 1.

In the previous 5 they have given a very poor defensive showing having been unable to keep a single clean sheet and conceding 9. Up at the other end of the pitch they have shown somewhat of an ability to put the ball in the opposition net having scored 5 in as many games.

Last 5 Middlesbrough Games:

1. Sheffield Wednesday 0-1 Middlesborough
2. Middlesborough 1-1 Wrexham
3. Watford 3-0 Middlesborough
4. Leicester 1-1 Middlesborough
5. Middlesborough 2-1 Birmingham

Middlesborough are a surprising case as the form they have shown in their previous 5 would not indicate their league position at all. It's not bad by any means but not really indicative of a 2nd placed position. They have won 2, drawn 2 and lost 1, not poor form by any means but with ambitions of automatic promotion they will almost certainly be hoping to convert some of those draws into wins and what better chance to begin so than playing a relegation candidate.

In their previous 5 Middlesborough have been unable to keep it as tidy at the back as they would have hoped having conceded 6 and only keeping a clean sheet once. up front they have also shown a surprising lack of goal getting considering their league position having only scored 5 in as many games.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough Predictions:

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 53.30% confidence in a Middlesborough victory. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Oxford United vs Middlesbrough Betting Tips:

Football Park's Best Bet: Middlesborough to win @1.95 - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted a Middlesborough win in this fixture. Their superior form, individual quality, and head-to-head record justify confidence in this selection.

Key Players To Watch:

Will Lankshear (Oxford United):

The young forward has been a shining light so far in an otherwise very dim season for Oxford. Arriving on loan from West Brom in the summer his parent club will be very happy with the contributions he is making for a struggling side so far this season.

As of writing he is the sides top goal scorer in the league with 5 in 14 games and has as of yet been unable to provide any assists. Still it's a very promising start for the 20-year-old considering he only scored his first Championship goal this season.

Hayden Hackney (Middlesborough):

Hackney has the number 7 for Middlesborough for a reason, he is undoubtedly one of the best at the club and for that matter one of the best in the league. He has been linked with the jump to the Premier League multiple times already but may not even need to do so to reach the top flight as he looks on track to carry his boyhood club there himself.

So far this league season he has shown multiple top performances and backed it up with contributions. As of writing he is the clubs leading goal scorer with 3 and is joint top for assists provided with 2.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough Match Facts:

Broadcast Details: N/A (UK)

Stadium Information: The game will take place at the Kassam Stadium in Oxford, England, home of Oxford United. The stadium has a capacity of 12,500.