Hull City will take on Oxford United in the Championship on Sunday, 17 August, in what will be Hull's first home game of the new season.
The Tigers survived relegation by the finest of margins last season, but already look like a team that should be able to make life more comfortable for themselves this time around.
Oxford United were also involved in the relegation scrap last season, and they are among the favourites to go down this season.
As part of this week's round of Championship betting tips, check out our Hull City vs Oxford United prediction below.
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Key Stats
- Both of Hull's competitive matches this season have finished level after 90 minutes.
- Only three teams drew more away matches in the Championship last season than Oxford United.
- Only one of Oxford's last six Championship matches has produced more than two goals.
Correct score prediction: Hull 1-1 Oxford
These two teams were only separated by four points and four places last season, illustrating just how evenly matched they are. Oxford aren't the sort of team to take a beating and have only conceded more than one goal in one of their last seven competitive matches.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Hull go in as favourites
- HOME: 19/20 (1.95) – 51.3%
- DRAW: 9/4 (3.25) – 30.8%
- AWAY: 3/1 (4.00) – 25%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Hull vs Oxford odds are weighted in favour of Hull City, which was always going to be the case as they are the home team. Ladbrokes have made Hull the odds-on favourites, giving them a 51.3% chance of winning the match, while Oxford have been given a 25% chance of victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Honours even
The two clashes between Hull and Oxford last season were the first matches between the two teams since the 2020/21 season, when they were both in League One. Last season, the pair enjoyed a win apiece, with both of them picking up three points in their respective home matches.
England Championship 12/03/25
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England Championship 05/11/24
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England League 1 05/12/20
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Club Friendly List 15/07/17
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Hull preview: New boy set for a period on the sidelines
Hull City will be without several injured players on Sunday, including Semi Ajayi, who only joined the club in the summer. Ajayi pulled his hamstring on the opening day of the season last week and is expected to be out for around six weeks. Joining him in the treatment room are Liam Millar, Eliot Matazo, Mohamed Belloumi and Enis Destan.
Predicted lineup: Pandur (GK), Drameh, Egan, Hughes, Giles, Lundstram, Crooks, Gelhardt, Slater, Ndala, McBurnie
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Portsmouth
1
Hull
1
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Derby
1
Hull
0
England Championship 21/04/25
W
Preston
1
Hull
2
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Swansea
1
Hull
0
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D
Coventry
1
Hull
1
Oxford preview: Problems of their own
Hull City aren't the only team in to be missing players for Sunday's match. Gary Rowett could be without as many as six first-team players, including Luke Harris, Ole Romeny and Ciaron Brown. Two new signings, Brian de Keersmaecker and Nik Prelec also aren't deemed fit enough.
Predicted lineup: Cumming (GK), Spencer, Moore, Helik, Leigh, Goodrham, Brannagan, Mills, Lankshear, Dembele, Harris
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Swansea
3
Oxford Utd
3
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W
Sunderland
0
Oxford Utd
2
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D
Cardiff
1
Oxford Utd
1
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Leeds
1
Oxford Utd
0
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W
Sheff Wed
0
Oxford Utd
1
Player to watch: Oli McBurnie
After a season sunning it up at Las Palmas in La Liga, Oli McBurnie is back in English football this season with Hull City, and he will be keen to remind everyone why he was once a reliable Premier League striker. McBurnie has never been the most prolific, but his efforts off the ball make him a firm favourite with fans.