Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(26) 12 Goals 13 (24)
(22) 16 Assists 13 (21)
(6.6) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.4)
26.6 Average Age 27.9
183.1 Average Height (cm) 183
(0.8) 0.7 Shots pg 0.8 (0.7)
(51%) 49% Aerial Duel Success 55% (51%)
(0.5) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.4 (0.4)
(1.4) 1.2 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.

Missing Players

Blackburn
Oxford
Player Reason Status Rating
Scott Wharton Out N/A
Player Reason Status Rating
Will Goodwin Out 6.12
Owen Dale Out 6.12

Team News

Blackburn
Oxford
  • Centre-back Hayden Carter hobbled off late on against Norwich last weekend, but he is expected to be fit enough to start against Oxford United.
  • Yuki Ohashi's substitute heroics should be enough to earn the Japanese forward a spot in the starting XI on Saturday.
  • Des Buckingham may opt for one change when his men travel to Ewood Park with winger Matt Phillips replacing Przemyslaw Placheta.
  • Owen Dale and Will Goodwin are both set to miss out for Oxford United due to ongoing injury problems.

Prediction

  • A late goal from substitute Yuki Ohashi proved enough to earn Blackburn a point against Norwich at Carrow Road last time out after goals from Josh Sargent and Borja Sainz put them 2-1 down.
  • John Eustace's men have four points on the board from two games so far and will expect to keep their unbeaten streak alive against a newly-promoted side on Saturday.
  • Oxford United produced a noble performance against Coventry last weekend with only a late mistake from midfielder Will Vaulks costing them a point at the Coventry Building Society Arena.
  • Nevertheless, Des Buckingham and his side will take plenty of confidence from their standards during the opening weekends of the campaign.
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User Predictions

Comments (1)

 
  • Oxford are a bit of a surprise package, Blackburn best not treat them like promoted lower team fodder ….. 1-1 but watch it Blackburn