Oxford United vs Cardiff prediction & betting tips – 26/12/2024

Match Facts

The upcoming match between Oxford United and Cardiff is set for December 26, 2024 at 3:00 PM. The venue for this encounter is The Kassam Stadium in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. G. Ward has been appointed as the referee for this match.

• The probability of winning for Oxford United is 19%. The probability of a draw between Oxford United and Cardiff is 26%. The probability of winning for Cardiff is 54%.
• Our calculations suggest a 75% chance that both teams will find the back of the net, with a 25% possibility that at least one side will keep a clean sheet.
• There's a 40% likelihood of seeing more than 2.5 goals in this encounter, while the odds of a lower-scoring affair (under 2.5 goals) stand at 60%.
• The most recent encounter between these two sides took place on August 10, 2011, where Cardiff won against Oxford United with a score of 3-1
• Looking at the last five head-to-head encounters, Oxford United has emerged victorious 0 time(s), Cardiff has claimed 1 win(s), and 0 match(es) ended in a stalemate. Oxford United has averaged 0.2 goals per game, while Cardiff has netted an average of 0.6 goals.
• In the current Championship standings, Oxford United occupies the 23th spot, while Cardiff sits in 22th place.
• Oxford United's performance in the Championship this season shows 4 victories, 11 defeats, and 6 draws. They've maintained an average of 1 goals scored and 1.8 goals conceded per match.
• Cardiff has recorded 4 wins, 11 losses, and 6 draws in the Championship this season. Their offensive output stands at 0.9 goals per game, while defensively they've allowed an average of 1.6 goals.
• Cardiff's form over their previous five matches shows they have won 0 times, lost 3 times and drawn 2 times. They have scored an average of 0.8 goals per match and conceded 2 goals.
• Oxford United will be without the services of: J. Bennett (Muscle Injury), J. Thorniley (Injury), M. Woltman (Injury), S. Dembele (Ankle Injury), L. Sibley (Ankle Injury)
• Cardiff faces selection challenges with the following players unavailable: I. Davies (Injury), K. Etete (Leg Injury), P. Ng (Injury), A. Ramsey (Muscle Injury), M. Reindorf (Injury), O. Tanner (Injury), R. Tsunoda (Muscle Injury), D. Turnbull (Muscle Injury)