Cardiff City vs Oxford United Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | EFL Championship

Cardiff City vs Oxford United Preview

• Tournament: EFL Championship
• Date: Monday, April 21, 2025
• Kick-off Time: 2:00 pm GMT
• Venue: Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff

Matchday 44 of the EFL Championship season will include Cardiff City welcoming Oxford United at the Cardiff City Stadium on Monday afternoon. The fixture will be conducted as part of the third-to-last round of the fixtures in the league. The hosts are in a dire position and are struggling in the relegation zone with just 42 points so far.

Oxford United, on the other hand, sits in the 17th place with 48 points so far, and looks set to finish in the mid-table. The Cardiff City vs Oxford United fixture will be officiated by Farai Hallam.

Cardiff City will not be pleased with how the recent games have played out. The Welsh outfit has collected just a single victory along with three draws and two defeats in the last six matches. During this period, Cardiff City has scored six goals and conceded seven. Omer Riza is in danger of overseeing a relegation to the third tier of English football, which will be nothing less than a catastrophe for Cardiff.

The club has kept just seven clean sheets in the competition this season, which is only the 22nd highest in the Championship.

Inconsistencies and mixed results have also marked the latest games of Oxford United. In the last six games, the club has managed three victories and three defeats.

The run is a fair reflection of the campaign experienced by Oxford United so far. Mark Harris, with six goals, has been the top scorer so far for the team, while Tyler Goodrham has delivered the most assists (four). Oxford United has kept 12 clean sheets in the Championship, which is the tenth highest. Offensively, the club has scored 1.0 goals per game in the league, putting Oxford 19th in that ranking.

Cardiff City Team News

Several Cardiff City players will remain on the sidelines against Oxford United, which will surely not be pleasant news in light of the survival battle being fought by the club. Aaron Ramsey, Andy Rinomhota, Anwar El-Ghazi, Jak Alnwick, and Joe Ralls will all miss out due to respective injury woes.

Oxford United Team News

The visitors will be slightly more fortunate as compared to Cardiff as far as the fitness status is concerned. Ciaron Brown (Knee Injury), Elliott Moore (Hamstring Injury), and Max Woltman (Leg Injury) will not travel with the rest of the squad and hence will not be available for selection.

Cardiff City vs Oxford United Predicted Lineups

Cardiff City Predicted Lineup (3-5-2)

Goalkeeper: Horvath

Defenders: Ng, Fish, Daland

Midfielders: Ashford, Robertson, Chambers, Alves, O'Dowda

Forwards: Robinson, Salech

Oxford United Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Cumming

Defenders: Long, Helik, Nelson, Bennett

Midfielders: Brannagan, Vaulks, Matos

Forwards: Mills, Goodrham, Bradshaw

Cardiff City vs Oxford United H2H Record

Overall, in the last three games between the two sides, Cardiff has won two games while Oxford has emerged triumphant on one occasion.

Key Players to Watch in Cardiff City vs Oxford United

Callum Robinson (Cardiff City)

Cardiff City will hope for a solid and clinical outing from Callum Robinson. The former West Brom man has been the top scorer for his club. He scored 12 of the 45 goals for Cardiff City this season, which reflects the club's reliance on him.

He might cut a lonely figure against an offensive Oxford side, but he will need to make the most of the chances that fall at his feet. Callum Robinson has collected 0.5 xG in his last five appearances.

Mark Harris (Oxford United)

Just like Callum Robinson for Cardiff City, Mark Harris will be the man to turn to for goals for Oxford United. The 26-year-old has amassed six goals in the Championship this season. He is primarily deployed as a centre forward, but can also operate as a left-winger. He has not scored a goal in the last six games and will be determined to break that streak. Harris has just 0.1 xG in the last five games.

Cardiff City vs Oxford United Prediction

Cardiff fans will hope for a much inspired performance from their beloved club and players. A defeat or even a draw will more or less confirm the club's relegation to the third tier, and Cardiff City will be determined not to witness that in front of the home support.

Predicted Score: Cardiff City 2-1 Oxford United

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