Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(21) 14 Goals 6 (17)
(18) 12 Assists 7 (11)
(6.4) 6.5 Average Ratings 6.5 (6.4)
26.1 Average Age 26.7
182.7 Average Height (cm) 183
(0.7) 0.7 Shots pg 0.9 (0.9)
(51%) 53% Aerial Duel Success 50% (49%)
(0.4) 0.4 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.5)
(1.2) 1.1 Tackles pg 1.2 (1.1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.

Missing Players

Oxford
Cardiff
Player Reason Status Rating
Joe Bennett Out 6.48
Siriki Dembélé Out 6.41
Louie Sibley Out 6.22
Max Woltman Out N/A
Player Reason Status Rating
Kion Etete Out N/A
Ryotaro Tsunoda Out N/A
Aaron Ramsey Out 6.37
David Turnbull Out 6.43
Ollie Tanner Out 6.6
Perry Ng Out 6.76
Isaak Davies Out N/A
Chris Willock Out 6.42
Joe Ralls Out 6.36
Callum O'Dowda Out 6.73

Team News

Oxford
Cardiff
  • Gary Rowett could make a handful of changes following a heavy defeat to Leeds last time out with Josh McEachran, Ruben Rodrigues and Dane Scarlett coming in for starts.
  • Joe Bennett and Louie Sibley are among Oxford United's injury concerns for the visit of Cardiff.
  • Chris Willock is the latest name to join a growing Cardiff injury list after he suffered a hip flexor injury during the defeat to Sheffield United.
  • He'll likely be replaced by Rubin Colwill, although no further changes are expected from Ömer Riza on Boxing Day.

Match FactsSponsored

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Oxford have lost 6 of their last 7 matches (Championship).
Oxford lose
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Cardiff have conceded at least 2 goals in their last 5 matches (Championship).
Over 1.5 goals
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Cardiff have failed to win their last 8 matches (Championship).
Cardiff lose or draw

Prediction

  • Gary Rowett's tenure in charge of Oxford United did not get off to the ideal start as his new side were hammered 4-0 by promotion-chasing Leeds at Elland Road.
  • The U's have taken just a single point from the last 21 available and are now only clear of 24th place on goal difference.
  • Cardiff were heading towards an impressive point against league leaders Sheffield United in gameweek 22, but two goals in the final half-hour sent the Bluebirds home empty-handed.
  • Ömer Riza has experienced little joy since taking over on a permanent basis, and the visitors have now dropped into the relegation zone.
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