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Probable Lineups

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

(19) 10 Goals 18 (23)
(16) 8 Assists 12 (19)
(6.5) 6.6 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.4)
26.9 Average Age 25.5
182.7 Average Height (cm) 182.2
(0.7) 0.8 Shots pg 0.9 (0.7)
(52%) 56% Aerial Duel Success 47% (50%)
(0.5) 0.4 Dribbles pg 0.6 (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 6.03
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
13 Norwich 4 7 5 19
18 Oxford 4 5 7 17

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

    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

    16 weeks ago
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  • [ - ] Bilcao - member since 25-Feb-20

    Can’t knock Oxford. Welcome back, good win

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

    Josh Sargent TSA +210

    15 weeks ago
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Top Players

Oxford
Norwich
C. Brown 6.89
G. Leigh 6.76
T. Goodrham 6.73
B. Sainz 7.3
J. Sargent 7.02
C. Doyle 7.01
M. Harris 4
D. Scarlett 4
T. Goodrham 2
B. Sainz 11
J. Sargent 4
M. Núñez 2
C. Brown 2
I. El Mizouni 2
R. Rodrigues 2
J. Sargent 5
C. Doyle 5
K. McLean 3

Match Forecast

Norwich will score a long shot  
Norwich will score as a result of individual skill  
Oxford will score a long shot  
Oxford will make a comeback if they go behind  
Norwich will score as a result of an opposition error  
Oxford will stray offside often  
Norwich will dominate possession  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characteristics.