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by Sridhar Bhamidi | in Championship Predictions
After slow starts to their 2025-26 EFL Championship campaign, Hull and Oxford United will clash in a matchday two fixture on Sunday looking for their first win. This match between the Tigers and U's at the MKM Stadium comes with our prediction of under 2.5 goals. Hull picked up one point from matchday one, while Oxford were beaten on the opening weekend.
Both teams seem to have continued from where they finished last season, as goals remain a scarce commodity in their games. Looking back to the last campaign, Hull's home games haven't seen much action, and that could be a concern as they aim to steer clear of relegation danger.
Oxford bounced back from the loss on opening day to find comfort in the EFL Cup but will look to get points on the board in the Championship. They haven't lost both the opening games of a league season since 2020-21, so there's an additional incentive to improve. Can the visitors raise their game and get something out of this trip? Read further for our analysis, team news, and match predictions.
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The Best Betting Odds for Hull v Oxford United Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.91 | 3.4 | 4.1 |
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2 | 3.3 | 4.33 |
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1.95 | 3.1 | 4 |
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1.91 | 3.25 | 4 |
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1.87 | 3.35 | 4.35 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Hull and Oxford United?
Our prediction for the Hull vs Oxford United match is: under 2.5.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 17/08/2025 between Hull and Oxford United in Championship :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 37.73% for a win of Hull against Oxford United with odds of 2.17 at Melbet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Hull vs Oxford United is 34.25% with odds of 3.4 at Bet365.
- Our prediction model gives a 28.02% chance ⭐ for a win of Oxford United vs Hull with odds of 4.35 at Unibet.
Hull vs Oxford United Form
Hull and Oxford United's standings in the Championship
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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14
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1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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19
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0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 |
Hull and Oxford United Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
12 Aug 2025 - Carabao Cup
9 Aug 2025 - Championship
2 Aug 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
29 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
26 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
3 May 2025 - Championship
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
2 Aug 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
29 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
26 Apr 2025 - Championship
21 Apr 2025 - Championship
14 Apr 2025 - Championship
29 Mar 2025 - Championship
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
12 Aug 2025 - Carabao Cup
9 Aug 2025 - Championship
26 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
3 May 2025 - Championship
18 Apr 2025 - Championship
8 Apr 2025 - Championship
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
12 Aug 2025 - Carabao Cup
9 Aug 2025 - Championship
2 Aug 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
29 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
26 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
15 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
12 Aug 2025 - Carabao Cup
9 Aug 2025 - Championship
2 Aug 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
29 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
26 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
15 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
3 May 2025 - Championship
21 Apr 2025 - Championship
12 Apr 2025 - Championship
29 Mar 2025 - Championship
12 Mar 2025 - Championship
7 Mar 2025 - Championship
Hull vs Oxford United Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
50 %
0 %
50 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
12 Mar 2025 - Championship
5 Nov 2024 - Championship
Hull - Oxford United: Form Analysis
Hull started their league campaign with a 0-0 away draw at fancied Coventry. It wasn’t a game for the neutrals, as action was limited, but the Tigers did their job and earned a point.
Their recent game took them to Wales to play Wrexham in the first round of the EFL Cup, which ended 3-3 during regular time. Hull couldn’t progress, though, as they lost via penalties. Interestingly, the Tigers are still unbeaten in regular time this season, including friendlies (W3, D3).
Hull are unbeaten in their last nine home league matches against Oxford (W6, D3).
That’s a comprehensive record, which will take some effort from the visitors to change the narrative. Oxford won 1-0 at home against Colchester last week in the EFL Cup, with the winning strike coming in the ninth minute.
The narrow win helped soothe the disappointment of losing 1-0 on the opening weekend at home against Portsmouth. The deciding goal was netted in the 38th minute, so another action-packed first half could be on offer.
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Missing players
E. Matazo
ForwardL. Millar
M. Belloumi
C. Brown
MidfielderP. Placheta
ForwardO. Romeny
Hull & Oxford United Squad Analysis
Hull not just lost to Wrexham in the EFL Cup but also saw centre-back Semi Ajayi tweak his hamstring. He will now miss this game against Oxford, joining the likes of Liam Millar and Mohamed Belloumi on the sidelines.
Ajayi’s absence could open the doors for Akin Famewo to start on the left side of the central defence in their 4-2-3-1 formation. An interesting choice upfront could be to line up Joe Gelhardt in place of Kyle Joseph.
Oxford could name the same playing side from their EFL Cup game.
That’s despite a suspected concussion for centre-back Elliott Moore, who’s declared fit to play. He will marshal the backline in their 4-2-3-1 formation, and with both teams playing the same way, it could be a battle of the midfield that may decide the game.
Summer signing Brian De Keersmaecker is still not available for the visitors, joining Luke Harris and Ole Romeny, among others, on the sidelines. Doubts remain over the availability of Przemyslaw Placheta and Nik Prelec for this trip.
Most goals and assists
Hull
Oxford United
M. Crooks
(1 Goals)
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O. McBurnie
(1 Goals)
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J. Ndala
(1 Goals)
T. Goodrham
(1 Goals)
Hull - Oxford United Key Points
- Nine of Hull’s last ten Championship games returned under 2.5 goals.
- In five of their last seven home league games, Hull saw two or fewer goals scored.
- Six of Oxford United’s last seven fixtures including friendlies returned fewer than three goals.
- In ten of their last 13 away matches in the Championship, Oxford saw two or fewer goals scored.
- In three of the last four matches between these sides in all competitions, fewer than three goals were scored.
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Our Hull vs Oxford United Prediction
Hull had a quiet start to the season, drawing against a fancied Coventry side in the Championship before losing to Wrexham via penalties in the EFL Cup. Oxford had contrasting 1-0 results in their two competitive games this season, losing in the Championship and winning in the EFL Cup. Both teams could be set out for a tight game here, looking at how they have been lining up in recent times.
Goals could be scarce here, and our Hull vs Oxford United prediction is under 2.5.
Hull vs Oxford United - Other Interesting Predictions
Hull wins the match
Across their last 13 seasons, Hull started their home league campaign with nine wins and just two defeats (W9, D2, L2). To go with that, the Tigers are also unbeaten in their last nine home league games against Oxford United (W6, D3). Back Hull to win here.
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Hull vs Oxford United match : Frequently asked questions
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