Probable Lineups

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

(20) 11 Goals 22 (33)
(17) 9 Assists 15 (27)
(6.5) 6.6 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.4)
26.9 Average Age 25.5
182.7 Average Height (cm) 181.9
(0.7) 0.8 Shots pg 0.9 (0.7)
(52%) 56% Aerial Duel Success 47% (51%)
(0.4) 0.4 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.7)
(1.4) 1.1 Tackles pg 1.1 (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.

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)

 
  • Can’t knock Oxford. Welcome back, good win

  • Josh Sargent TSA +210

  • 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