Probable Lineups

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

(22) 16 Goals 11 (17)
(11) 9 Assists 9 (15)
(6.5) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.5)
24.9 Average Age 26.2
184 Average Height (cm) 183.6
(0.8) 1 Shots pg 0.8 (0.7)
(51%) 49% Aerial Duel Success 55% (51%)
(0.8) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.4 (0.5)
(1.1) 1.3 Tackles pg 1.2 (1.1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.

Missing Players

Watford
Oxford
Player Reason Status Rating
Angelo Ogbonna Out 6.47
Tom Dele-Bashiru Out 6.77
Moussa Sissoko Out 6.65
Francisco Sierralta Out 6.79
Player Reason Status Rating
Joe Bennett Out 6.48
Cameron Brannagan Out 7.08
Przemyslaw Placheta Out 6.25
Matt Phillips Out 6.39
Kyle Edwards Out 6.48
Siriki Dembélé Out 6.41

Team News

Watford
Oxford
  • Ryan Porteous should return to the line-up on Friday night in place of Francisco Sierralta, who will now serve a one-match suspension.
  • One further change is on the cards for Tom Cleverley with Kwadwo Baah hoping for a recall further forward.
  • Des Buckingham could make two changes to the side that beat Hull with Sam Long and Ruben Rodrigues stepping into the starting XI.
  • Marselino Ferdinan made the bench on Tuesday night, meaning Oxford United have six injuries to contend with here.

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There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 5 of Oxford's last 6 games (Championship).
Under 2.5 goals

Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts
5 Watford 7 1 6 22
14 Oxford 4 5 5 17

Prediction

  • Watford couldn't produce a response to Myles Peart-Harris' 35th-minute strike in midweek, falling to a narrow away defeat against a Swansea side known for their defensive strength.
  • Home form has been Tom Cleverley's saving grace this season though, and his side have taken 16 points from a possible 18 at Vicarage Road heading into this clash.
  • Hidde ter Avest scored on his first start for Oxford United on Tuesday night as Des Buckingham's side claimed a priceless three points against a struggling Hull outfit.
  • Friday's visitors were winless in eight league outings prior to that game but are now heading back in the right direction.
Prediction Related Bets:
Watford win1.832-18.50Over 2.5 goals1.73
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Top Players

Watford
Oxford
M. Pollock 7
G. Chakvetadze 6.96
F. Sierralta 6.79
C. Brown 7.02
E. Moore 6.83
P. Kioso 6.71
E. Kayembe 5
V. Bayo 5
T. D-Bashiru 2
M. Harris 4
D. Scarlett 3
T. Goodrham 2
G. Chakvetadze 3
M. Pollock 2
Y. Larouci 2
C. Brown 2
I. El Mizouni 2
R. Rodrigues 2

Match Forecast

Watford will score as a result of an opposition error  
Oxford will score as a result of an opposition error  
Oxford will stray offside often  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characteristics.