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Probable Lineups

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

(34) 21 Goals 29 (49)
(28) 20 Assists 17 (38)
(6.5) 6.6 Average Ratings 6.5 (6.4)
27.1 Average Age 26
182.7 Average Height (cm) 182.4
(0.6) 0.9 Shots pg 0.9 (0.8)
(53%) 56% Aerial Duel Success 50% (52%)
(0.4) 0.4 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.6)
(1.4) 1.1 Tackles pg 1 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.

Missing Players

Oxford
Norwich
Player Reason Status Rating
Will Goodwin Doubtful 6.12
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
12 Norwich 11 11 11 44
16 Oxford 9 11 13 38

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

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

    Josh Sargent TSA +210

    27 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

    28 weeks ago
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Top Players

Oxford
Norwich
C. Brown 6.99
G. Leigh 6.83
C. Brannagan 6.78
B. Sainz 7.2
M. Núñez 7.01
J. Sargent 6.96
G. Leigh 5
M. Harris 5
C. Brown 4
B. Sainz 15
J. Sargent 9
A. Crnac 5
C. Brannagan 4
C. Brown 3
T. Goodrham 3
C. Doyle 6
E. Marcondes 5
J. Stacey 5

Match Forecast

Oxford will score a long shot  
Norwich will dominate possession  
Oxford will make a comeback if they go behind  
Oxford will dominate in the air  
Norwich will score as a result of an opposition error  
Norwich will score a long shot  
Norwich will score as a result of a through ball  
Norwich will score as a result of individual skill  
Norwich will be shown a high number of cards  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characteristics.