Probable Lineups
4-2-3-1
4-2-3-1
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.5)
6.7
Average Ratings
6.7
(6.5)
26.2
Average Age
27.5
183.6
Average Height (cm)
183.9
(0.7)
0.8
Shots pg
1.1
(1.2)
(51%)
55%
Aerial Duel Success
47%
(45%)
(0.5)
0.4
Dribbles pg
0.7
(0.8)
(1.2)
1.2
Tackles pg
1.2
(1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.
Missing Players
Oxford
Middlesbrough
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Bennett | Out | 6.48 | |
| Matt Phillips | Out | 6.39 | |
| Kyle Edwards | Out | 6.48 | |
| Siriki Dembélé | Out | 6.41 | |
| Louie Sibley | Out | 6.22 | |
| Max Woltman | Out | N/A | |
| Jordan Thorniley | Out | N/A | |
| Cameron Brannagan | Doubtful | 7.08 | |
| Przemyslaw Placheta | Doubtful | 6.25 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Smith | Out | N/A | |
| Alex Gilbert | Out | 6.34 | |
| Darragh Lenihan | Out | N/A | |
| Lukas Engel | Out | 6.76 | |
| Alex Bangura | Out | N/A | |
| Rav van den Berg | Out | 6.62 | |
| Hayden Hackney | Doubtful | 6.83 | |
| Aidan Morris | Doubtful | 6.67 |
Team News
Oxford
Middlesbrough
- Des Buckingham should return back to a 4-2-3-1 system on Saturday with Idris El Mizouni stepping back into the midfield.
- Cameron Brannagan and Przemyslaw Placheta are both back in training but remain doubtful for the visit of Middlesbrough.
- Midfield stars Hayden Hackney and Aidan Morris are both doubtful after picking up injuries during the international break.
- If both are missing, Michael Carrick will call upon Dan Barlaser and Jonny Howson to step into the starting XI.
Match FactsSponsored
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There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 6 of Oxford's last 7 games (Championship).
Under 2.5 goals
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There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Middlesbrough's last 4 games (Championship).
Over 2.5 goals
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Oxford have failed to win 9 of their last 10 matches (Championship).
Oxford lose or draw
Born have been boasting they have what it takes, this is a test as Oxford are strong at home. Draw