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Probable Lineups

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

(19) 13 Goals 19 (28)
(16) 10 Assists 15 (21)
(6.5) 6.6 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.6)
26.2 Average Age 27.5
183.6 Average Height (cm) 183.9
(0.7) 0.7 Shots pg 1.1 (1.2)
(52%) 55% Aerial Duel Success 46% (45%)
(0.4) 0.4 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.7)
(1.1) 1.1 Tackles pg 1.1 (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 6.26
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 6.96
Przemyslaw Placheta Doubtful 6.2
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.

Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts
5 Middlesbrough 8 3 5 27
18 Oxford 4 5 7 17

Prediction

  • Oxford United couldn't produce a response after falling behind to a 54th-minute Vakoun Bayo strike last time out, succumbing to a 1-0 away defeat against Watford.
  • The hosts have now lost three of their last four Championship fixtures and will be fearful of Middlesbrough's attacking threat on Saturday.
  • Middlesbrough turned in their strongest performance of the season so far two weeks ago, hammering Luton 5-1 with a clinical attacking performance.
  • Michael Carrick's men are now on the fringes of the play-off places after taking 10 points from the last 15 available.
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User Predictions

Comments (2)

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  • [ - ] KingKeno - member since 12-Jun-21

    Away Win

    10 hours ago
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  • [ - ] Bilcao - member since 25-Feb-20

    Born have been boasting they have what it takes, this is a test as Oxford are strong at home. Draw

    6 days ago
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Top Players

Oxford
Middlesbrough
C. Brown 6.89
G. Leigh 6.76
T. Goodrham 6.73
F. Azaz 7.36
B. Doak 7.05
L. Ayling 7.01
M. Harris 4
D. Scarlett 4
T. Goodrham 2
E.L. Lath 7
T. Conway 6
F. Azaz 5
C. Brown 2
I. El Mizouni 2
R. Rodrigues 2
F. Azaz 7
R. McGree 5
B. Doak 3

Match Forecast

Middlesbrough will score as a result of individual skill  
Middlesbrough will control the game in the opposition's half  
There will be a low number of cards shown  
Oxford will dominate in the air  
Middlesbrough will create many scoring chances  
Oxford will make a comeback if they go behind  
Middlesbrough will score as a result of an opposition error  
Oxford will stray offside often  
Middlesbrough will dominate possession  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characteristics.