Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(27) 15 Goals 21 (28)
(18) 12 Assists 16 (24)
(6.5) 6.6 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.5)
26.3 Average Age 26.8
183.1 Average Height (cm) 181.5
(0.7) 0.8 Shots pg 0.8 (0.7)
(55%) 56% Aerial Duel Success 54% (51%)
(0.5) 0.4 Dribbles pg 0.4 (0.4)
(1) 1.1 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.

Missing Players

Preston
Oxford
Player Reason Status Rating
Brad Potts Out 6.7
Robert Brady Out 6.68
Player Reason Status Rating
Joe Bennett Out 6.48
Max Woltman Out N/A
Elliott Moore Doubtful 6.76

Team News

Preston
Oxford
  • Paul Heckingbottom could rotate to keep legs fresh with Ryan Ledson and Duane Holmes stepping into the starting line-up.
  • Brad Potts and Robbie Brady remain the home side's only injury concerns.
  • Centre-back Elliott Moore picked up a knock during the first half against Millwall and is a doubt for the trip to Deepdale on Saturday.
  • If Moore can't make the journey to Lancashire, expect Peter Kioso to return to the starting XI in his place.

Prediction

  • Preston endured a miserable first half at the Hawthorns on Wednesday afternoon as a brace from Josh Maja set them on course for a 3-1 away defeat.
  • Paul Heckingbottom's men will look to bounce back here as they target a seventh straight home league game without defeat.
  • Gary Rowett's dream start to life as Oxford United manager continued on New Year's Day as Ruben Rodrigues' 57th-minute goal earned the U's all three points in south London.
  • Saturday's visitors are racing clear of the relegation zone after winning three consecutive Championship matches.
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