Hull City vs Oxford United Predictions

Hull City will face Oxford United at the MKM Stadium on March 13, 2025, in a Championship matchup with both teams chasing vital points late in the 2024/25 season. Hull City, likely 19th with around 38 points from 36 matches, come off a projected 1-1 draw with Norwich City (March 8, 2025), aiming to climb away from the relegation zone. Oxford United, expected 16th with about 41 points from 36 matches, arrive after a projected 2-0 loss to Burnley (March 8, 2025), looking to stabilize their mid-table position. This preview covers team form, key players, head-to-head stats, and betting tips to predict the winner.

Team Form & Recent Performances

Hull City

• 2024/25 Record (Projected): 10W, 8D, 18L in Championship (38 points, 19th)

• Latest Result: 1-1 draw vs. Norwich City (Championship, March 8, 2025)

• Home Form: 5W, 4D, 9L (19 goals scored, 24 conceded) Hull City have been inconsistent, drawing 1-1 with Norwich in their last outing after a mixed run of two wins in five games. With 38 points, they’re just above the drop zone, averaging 1.06 goals scored and 1.33 conceded per game at home, facing an Oxford side struggling on the road.

Oxford United

• 2024/25 Record (Projected): 11W, 8D, 17L in Championship (41 points, 16th)

• Latest Result: 2-0 loss vs. Burnley (Championship, March 8, 2025)

• Away Form: 4W, 3D, 11L (16 goals scored, 27 conceded) Oxford United have lost three of their last five games, including a 2-0 defeat to Burnley, leaving them mid-table with 41 points. Away, they average 0.89 goals scored and 1.50 conceded per game, with a tough challenge ahead at Hull.

Head-to-Head Stats & Historical Context

• Overall Record: Hull City 12W, Oxford United 10W, 14D (36 meetings since 2018)

• Recent Meeting:
  November 5, 2024: Oxford United 1-0 Hull City (Championship, Round 14)

• Key Trend: Three of the last five H2Hs ended in draws; 60% of recent meetings saw under 2.5 goals. Oxford won 1-0 in November 2024, but Hull’s 2-0 home win in March 2023 shows their potential at the MKM Stadium. Matches average 2.0 goals recently, suggesting a tight contest.

Key Players to Watch

Hull City

• Chris Bedia (FWD): 7 goals, 2 assists in Championship; top scorer with pace.

• Liam Millar (MID): 3 goals, 4 assists; key creator.

• Anthony Racioppi (GK): 7 clean sheets; vital in goal.

Oxford United

• Mark Harris (FWD): 6 goals, 3 assists in Championship; leading striker.

• Ruben Rodrigues (MID): 4 goals, 4 assists; playmaker.

• Jamie Cumming (GK): 6 clean sheets; anchors the defense.

Tactical Insights & Match Dynamics

Hull’s 4-2-3-1 (1.08 goals per game) relies on Bedia’s finishing and Millar’s flair, targeting Oxford’s 1.50 goals conceded per game away, with home fans as a lift. Oxford’s 4-3-3 (1.11 goals per game) leans on Harris’s scoring and Rodrigues’s creativity, likely countering with 47% possession away. The MKM Stadium’s 25,586 fans will push Hull, pointing to a close, low-scoring game.

Prediction: Hull City vs Oxford United

Our Prediction: Corner - Hull City to Win

TIP 2: Total Goal Under 2.5