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Probable Lineups

Oxford
4-2-3-1
Norwich
4-2-3-1
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(9) 7 Goals 4 (4)
(7) 4 Assists 1 (3)
(6.6) 6.8 Average Ratings 6.4 (6.3)
26.9 Average Age 25.4
182.7 Average Height (cm) 182.2
(1) 0.9 Shots pg 1.2 (1)
(49%) 49% Aerial Duel Success 45% (47%)
(0.5) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.7 (0.8)
(1.5) 1.4 Tackles pg 1.2 (1.4)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.

Missing Players

Oxford
Norwich
Player Reason Status Rating
Will Goodwin Doubtful N/A
No missing players.

Team News

Oxford
Norwich
  • Des Buckingham will carry over the 4-2-3-1 system that helped his Oxford United side to promotion into the new campaign.
  • Striker Will Goodwin missed the final friendly against Palermo after picking up an ankle injury in training, but it is not believed to be a severe one.
  • Johannes Thorup has a clean bill of health as he prepares for his first game in charge of Norwich on Saturday.
  • Abu Kamara should play a key role this season, but he is unlikely to oust Borja Sainz from the Canaries' starting XI.

Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts
7 Oxford 3 0 2 9
15 Norwich 1 2 2 5

Prediction

  • Oxford United weren't even in the conversation for promotion for the majority of the 2024/25 campaign, but a late charge from Des Buckingham's side got them into the top six before cruising past Bolton at Wembley to secure their Championship return.
  • Survival is the only aim for the Yellows in 2024/25.
  • Norwich were no match for the might of Leeds United in the play-offs last season, and their comprehensive semi-final defeat spelt the end of David Wagner's time in charge.
  • The Canaries have drafted in highly-rated Nordsjaelland coach Johannes Thorup to replace him, but replicating a top-six finish without last year's star man Gabriel Sara will be a tough ask.
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User Predictions

Comments (3)

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  • [ - ] Bilcao - member since 25-Feb-20

    Can’t knock Oxford. Welcome back, good win

    5 weeks ago
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  • [ - ] KingKeno - member since 12-Jun-21

    Josh Sargent TSA +210

    5 weeks ago
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  • [ - ] Bilcao - member since 25-Feb-20

    Oxford have a tough game to open with back in this league but are more than capable of at least a point but I just think Norwich have to much experience at this level

    6 weeks ago
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Top Players

Oxford
Norwich
M. Harris 7.24
C. Brown 7.24
C. Brannagan 7.08
C. Doyle 7
J. Sargent 6.97
K. McLean 6.75
M. Harris 4
C. Brannagan 1
G. Leigh 1
B. Sainz 2
J. Sargent 2
S. Duffy 0
R. Rodrigues 2
M. Phillips 1
J. McEachran 1
J. Sargent 1
C. Doyle 1
A. Forson 1

Match Forecast

Oxford will score as a result of an opposition error  
Oxford will score from a wingplay situation  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characteristics.