Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(16) 9 Goals 10 (17)
(13) 10 Assists 8 (15)
(6.5) 6.6 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.5)
26.4 Average Age 27.9
183.1 Average Height (cm) 183
(1) 0.8 Shots pg 0.8 (0.7)
(52%) 51% Aerial Duel Success 55% (51%)
(0.4) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.4 (0.5)
(1.2) 1.1 Tackles pg 1.2 (1.4)
* 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 6.07
Owen Dale Out 6.06

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