Hull City vs Oxford United Prediction

Both sides need a victory from what it setting out to be a fierce matchup between two sides fighting at the lower end of the table, with both sides very close to the relegation places. Without a win in their last five matches, newly promoted Oxford United may begin to worry about returning to League One.

Key Stats

• Oxford United are without a win in their lasts eight matches
• Hull City have managed five goals from their last five matches whilst Oxford United have been goalless in three of their last five games
• Oxford United goalkeeper Jamie Cumming is ranked 3rd in saves per match in the Championship this season

Team Previews, Form and Standout Players

With a run of mixed games, Hull City have put in some good performances across their last matches, picking up a win against fourth place Sunderland and taking points away from seventh place Bristol City in their last game. Collecting eight points from their last five games, Hull City have began to move further away from the relegation places but are still only five points safe.

Winning manager of the month in January, Gary Rowett guided his side to an unbeaten month but ever since it seems as though the U’s are unable to win. Oxford were lucky to get a draw from their last game had it not been for a poor attacking display from Norwich. While the team as a whole will not be pleased with the result, Welsh striker Mark Harris will be feeling better after managing his first goal for the club since Boxing Day.

Hull City Preview

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Hull City Predicted Line-Up: Pandur; McLoughlin, Egan, Jones, Coyle; Alzate, Puerta; Joseph, Crooks, Kamara; Gelhardt

Moments after a stunning turn and finish from the Tigers top scorer Joao Pedro, the Italian striker put in a rash two footed challenge resulting in a straight red and Hull City would be down to ten before their was even 20 minutes of the game played. Without his main man up to, Ruben Selles will be calling for a new goalscorer to lead the attack, with Leeds loanee Joe Geldhart the most likely option. The Englishman has already managed two goals from ten matches so far for Hull as they continue their climb up and away from the relegation zone.

Oxford United Preview

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Oxford United Predicted Line-Up: Cumming; Brown, Helik, Moore, ter Avest; Vaulks, Brannagan, Placheta, Goodrham, Harris; Romeny

Finding the back of the net for the first time in over two months, Welsh forward Mark Harris was the only spark Oxford United showed in their recent 1-1 draw with Norwich. The U’s come into this game on the back foot already, with only one victory from a possible 18 matches away from home. Matching that on top of already suffering without a win in their last eight matches, Rowetts side need to be careful as their seven point gap above the relegation zone is not entirely safe.

Head to Head Stats

While Hull City come into this match in better form and with a higher win probability percentage, Oxford United have already been victorious once over Hull City this season collecting a 1-0 victory at the Kassam thanks to a goal from full back Hidde ter Avest.

Oxford United 1-0 Hull City, 5th November 2024

Hull City 2-0 Oxford United, 13th March 2021

Oxford United 1-1 Hull City, 5th December 2020

Oxford United 2-1 Hull City, 15th July 2017

Betting Tips

Oxford United are severely struggling with their form so this game may prove to be difficult for them. Hull City approach this game with more momentum after a some brilliant results in their last couple of games but are prone to losing focus and letting results get away from them.

For this reason, our betting experts suggest FT Draw as the best value betting tip for this match. With the betting odds currently standing at 13/5, a stake of £10 could see a return of up to £36.

(odds subject to change)

Final Prediction: Hull City vs Oxford United

Hull City 2-2 Oxford United

Both teams will be focused on getting the job done at the attacking end, they will leave themselves open and allow the other team to take advantage. Both teams are struggling and we cannot see either of these teams taking control of this match.