Championship

England• Oxford, Oxfordshire
December 26, 24

Oxford United

3 - 2
Final

Cardiff

Prediction:
1 - 1or1 - 2
(61%)
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94% 1.2 m/s

Oxford United vs Cardiff Prediction | Expert AI Football Betting Tips & Match Analysis | December 26, 24

Oxford, Oxfordshire's Championship plays host to an intriguing battle between Oxford United and Cardiff, as both sides aim to strengthen their position in the standings.

Oxford United enter this match seeking to arrest a slide that has produced 6 losses from their last 9 games. Their recent defensive record of 1 clean sheets indicates areas requiring attention.
Cardiff enter this away fixture looking to reverse a challenging run that has seen them suffer 5 defeats in their last 9 matches. Despite these setbacks, they've maintained an attacking threat with 0.7 goals per game.

The evenly matched nature of these sides suggests a closely contested encounter where fine margins could prove decisive.

Team Performance Metrics

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Oxford United

Average Goals per Game
1.00
Average of 1 goals scored per match
Formation
4-4-1-1
Most commonly used formation
Defensive Efficiency
6.9
Defensive Efficiency rated 6.9/10
Offensive Efficiency
6.7
Offensive Efficiency rated 6.7/10
Overall Team Performance
6.8
Overall team performance rated 6.8/10
Avg Shots On Goal
3.2
Average shots on target per match
Goal Conversion Rate
23.1%
Shot-to-goal conversion rate
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Cardiff

Average Goals per Game
0.90
Average of 0.9 goals scored per match
Formation
3-4-3
Most commonly used formation
Defensive Efficiency
7.0
Defensive Efficiency rated 7/10
Offensive Efficiency
6.8
Offensive Efficiency rated 6.8/10
Overall Team Performance
7.0
Overall team performance rated 7/10
Avg Shots On Goal
4.0
Average shots on target per match
Goal Conversion Rate
22.8%
Shot-to-goal conversion rate

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Cardiff

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Best Bets

Total - Away: Over 0.51.30
Goals Over/Under: Over 1.51.36
Double Chance: Draw/Away1.44

Prediction Insight

1 - 1
or1 - 2
61%

Statistical analysis indicates a compelling 60.8% probability for this outcome. Our models show positive trends in recent performance data, supported by tactical matchup advantages and historical precedents. While not our highest-confidence pick, the risk-reward ratio appears favorable based on comprehensive team analytics and situational factors.

High-Value Opportunity
Confidence Level: High
Oxford United: We predicted 3 correct scores out of the last 7 games (43% accuracy)
Cardiff: We predicted 6 correct scores out of the last 7 games (86% accuracy)
61%

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