Cardiff vs Oxford Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 21 Apr 2025

Big Scoring Game Unlikely to Happen

The numbers imply that we’ll see a low-scoring contest and a goal tally of two or less could be the sensible bet when Cardiff play Oxford. Secure a price of 1.67 for Under 2.5 Goals.

Oxford Overcame Cardiff in Previous Clash

Cardiff City have been defeated in back-to-back games. On the road, they recently suffered a 2-0 loss against Sheffield United at Bramall Lane. The South Wales outfit had 45% possession and totalled three shots on target.

Oxford United lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Leeds United 1-0 at Kassam Stadium. Gary Rowett's team didn’t see much of the ball with just 33% possession and two shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Oxford won the most recent encounter between these teams. A 3-2 home victory was recorded against Cardiff at Kassam Stadium.

Cardiff have 2 wins, 5 losses and 3 draws, averaging 0.9 goals from 3.4 shots on goal and 8.5 attempts. Aaron Ramsey's side have averaged 44.5% possession and 3.9 corners per match, conceding 1.3 goals and 3.9 corners from 3.5 shots on goal and 7.1 attempts.

Yakou Meite, Isaak Davies and Yousef Salech are joint-top scorers with 2 goals on the board. Will Alves is the leading assists maker on 2.

Oxford have 3 victories, 6 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 3.0 shots on goal, 6.2 attempts and 0.9 goals. The U's average 37.1% possession, 3.4 corners awarded and 7.7 corners against, while 1.4 goals have been conceded from 11.2 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal.

Siriki Dembele and Michal Helik have top scored with 2 goals, while Sam Long is next on 1. Mark Harris has had 2 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Cardiff confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Ethan Horvath (GK), Perry Ng, William Fish, Calum Chambers, Callum O'Dowda, Andy Rinomhota, Sivert Heggheim Mannsverk, Cian Ashford, Alex Robertson, Chris Willock, Yousef Salech.

Oxford confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Jamie Cumming (GK), Peter Kioso, Michal Helik, Ben Nelson, Joseph Bennett, Przemyslaw Placheta, Will Vaulks, Cameron Brannagan, Tyler Goodrham, Alex Matos, Tom Bradshaw.

Cardiff vs Oxford Prediction & Betting Tips

We’re more than happy with odds of 1.67 when it comes to betting Under 2.5 Goals, with this price standing out for the Championship encounter. The teams might not net too many between them.

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Key Cardiff vs Oxford league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Cardiff games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 13 of the last 20 Cardiff games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Cardiff games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Oxford games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 15 of the last 20 Oxford games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Oxford games.

Under 2.5 Probability

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 60% chance of winning. However, we think that the probability is close to 70% taking all factors into consideration. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

We think a Bet Builder offers a great alternative if you want bigger odds for your Under 2.5 Goals bet. Include this selection with others in the hope that they all land in the game.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Cardiff 1 - 0 Oxford

There could be merit in backing Cardiff to win 1-0. Odds of 5.60 are available about a correct score bet where a nice potential return is on the cards.

Player Prop Picks

Corners Prediction

Cardiff Under 6.5 Corners

Cardiff have failed to cover the 6.5 corners line in four straight games, with Oxford conceding under 6.5 corners in the past three away matches. If you agree with our verdict that the Cardiff Team Corners line is too big, go for odds of 1.73 that they go under.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Cardiff

Total

7.80 3.90 3.90

Home

9.70 4.90 4.80

Away

8.80 3.20 5.60

Oxford

Total

11.10 3.40 7.70

Home

10.60 4.60 6.00

Away

10.20 3.30 6.90

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Cardiff vs Oxford Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

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The Cardiff City betting odds have been priced up by the bookies and they are 1.87 favourites to land victory in this Championship encounter which means a 53% chance of winning. At 4.20, Oxford United are regarded as having a lower probability of winning this match.

The Total Goals market is popular and Under 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds right now.

The Draw No Bet market is popular for Championship matches, with the football betting sites offering Cardiff City at 1.38 and Oxford United are priced at 2.95 for the win.

Yousef Salech Top of First Goalscorer List

Yousef Salech is favourite to be First Goalscorer at 6.40. If you want to back him to score the last goal, you can get similar odds.

Cardiff vs Oxford Lineups & Team News

Our Cardiff vs Oxford team news will highlight the injuries for both squads, with the lineups giving you a helping hand with your bets.

We’re on hand to provide you with full details of the latest Championship squads.

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