• Hull have avoided defeat in nine of their last eleven away matches, taking the spoils in eight of them.

• Oxford face Portsmouth in a crucial relegation showdown on Easter Monday; a win against Hull could boost their chances of going into that fixture with their Championship future in their own hands.

• Oli McBurnie and Joe Gelhardt have been responsible for 42% of Hull’s 62 Championship goals this season.

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📈 Oxford v Hull Form & Stats

It’s getting towards the business end of the season for Oxford in their attempts to avoid relegation. Oxford currently occupy 23rd place, 1 point below 21st place Portsmouth (with a game in hand), and 4 points below 20th place West Brom.

Oxford have been showing some promise over the last month, avoiding defeat in four of their last five games, but also picking up three consecutive wins. Oxford will face Portsmouth on Easter Monday, a massive game in the context of the relegation battle, a win against Hull could provide some much-needed confidence ahead of such a crucial encounter.

Hull’s chances of securing a play-off spot have looked probable for a lengthy period of time, but a sustained run of good form for both Wrexham and Southampton have seen the gap close significantly over recent months. Hull are just 3 points above both Wrexham and Southampton, having played the same number of games.

Hull are putting together an inconsistent run of results, picking up four wins and four defeats from their last eight league matches. However, Hull boast a very good record on the road, avoiding defeat in nine of their last eleven league games, and picking up 25 points in the process.

📔 Oxford v Hull Formation & Team News

Matt Bloomfield’s playing style at Oxford centres on a structured, high-effort approach designed to secure Championship survival. There’s a key emphasis on tactical discipline and defensive solidity, aiming to make his team hard to beat, while also fostering attacking freedom. Their preferred formation is 4-2-3-1.

Bloomfield likes his players to be tactically adaptable against the different demands and challenges presented in the Championship, facilitated by a good understanding of in-game IQ.

Oxford have three injury absentees ahead of this one: Brian De Keersmaecker, Tyler Goodrham, and Greg Leigh will all miss out.

Sergej Jakirovic is a proactive, attacking-minded coach who focuses on high-energy and versatile football. He frequently employs a 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3 formation, but is known for being adaptable based on the opposition and conditions, with a willingness to sometimes play a five at the back.

While generally favouring attack, Hull are equally capable of showing a willingness to sit off and defend for long periods of matches. There’s a strong work ethic and togetherness, which has enabled them to negotiate tricky situations time and time again.

It’s a much longer injury list for Hull with Akin Famewo, Ryan Giles, Darko Gyabi, Yu Hirakawa, Matty Jacob, Eliot Matazo, and Regan Slater all missing.

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