Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(9) 7 Goals 2 (3)
(7) 5 Assists 2 (2)
(6.6) 6.8 Average Ratings 6.4 (6.4)
27.5 Average Age 27
183.3 Average Height (cm) 186.3
(1) 0.9 Shots pg 0.6 (0.7)
(49%) 50% Aerial Duel Success 64% (62%)
(0.5) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.5)
(1.5) 1.4 Tackles pg 1.3 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.

Missing Players

Oxford
Preston
Player Reason Status Rating
Will Goodwin Out N/A
Przemyslaw Placheta Doubtful 6.25
Player Reason Status Rating
Ali McCann Out 6.26

Team News

Oxford
Preston
  • Des Buckingham expects to have both Elliott Moore and Cameron Brannagan back available for this gameweek-four clash.
  • Will Goodwin is still managing an ankle problem and is Oxford United's only confirmed absentee for the visit of Preston.
  • Paul Heckingbottom is set to hand a league debut to winger Jeppe Okkels after he made his first start in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night.
  • Milutin Osmajic will likely have to settle for a place on the bench despite scoring a hat-trick against Harrogate, although Sam Greenwood could get his chance in the starting XI.

Prediction

  • Mark Harris scored an early contender for goal of the season against Blackburn last weekend, but the U's conceded just two minutes later before an 83rd-minute Arnor Sigurdsson strike stole all three points.
  • A midweek defeat against Coventry in the Carabao Cup means that the hosts have lost three straight competitive fixtures ahead of this clash.
  • Paul Heckingbottom has enjoyed a perfect start to life as Preston manager, overseeing a 1-0 win against Luton in his first game in charge before the Lilywhites hammered League Two Harrogate 5-0 in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night.
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User Predictions

Comments (3)

 
  • Just the sort of game Oxford have been waiting for. Home win 3-0

  • @Bilcao Your prediction was great. It was important for the Oxford team to win that you predict it well. Well done to you.