Two sides who are closer to the bottom of the table than they would have liked meet on Tuesday night, when Oxford United welcome Norwich City to the Kassam Stadium for a huge Championship encounter.
Following successive losses, Matt Bloomfield's side played a goalless draw with league leaders Coventry City, while Tuesday's visitors returned to winning ways with a 2-0 victory over Blackburn Rovers.
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Oxford United vs Norwich City prediction: Canaries to pull away from bottom three?
Key stats
- The U's have picked up just one league win in their past six
- Norwich have won four of the past five
- Canaries have not beaten hosts since 1999
Correct score prediction: Oxford United 0-2 Norwich City
Norwich City have enjoyed an upturn in form since the arrival of Philippe Clement and will be looking to make ground between themselves and the bottom three. The hosts did end a run of consecutive defeats with a surprising draw against the league leaders but will know they will need to start finding wins soon if they are going to avoid the drop into the third tier.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Away side expected to get another win
- HOME: 7/4 (2.75) – 36.36%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.41%
- AWAY: 5/4 (2.25) – 44.44%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by Ladbrokes, an away win for Norwich City is deemed the most likely outcome with a 44.44% chance of happening.
A draw is backed at 29.41% while a rare win for Oxford United is placed slightly higher at 36.36%, Also, feel free to check out our Today’s betting tips page, as well as our Championship predictions & betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Can Norwich claim first win of the century?
During the history, Oxford United and Norwich City have not met many times.
In fact, this will be just the fourth time they have come together since the turn of the century, with the most recent clash coming earlier this season and finishing 1-1.
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Oxford United preview: Injuries and suspensions mean changes will be enforced
Matt Bloomfield will be desperate to get back to winning ways and build a run of form that can help them climb out of the dreaded relegation zone.
However, the U's will be unable to call upon Will Lankshear who was sent off in their previous fixture, leaving very limited options up top.
Jamie Donley, on loan from Tottenham along with Lankshear, is also currently in the medical room with other attackers Tyler Goodrham and Nik Prelec.
Hidde ter Avest and Brian De Keersmaecker are also expected to miss out through injury.
Predicted lineup: Cumming (GK), Makosso, Helik, Brown; Long, McDonnell, Brannagan, Roosken; Placheta, Peart-Harris, Emakhu
Last five results:
- Coventry City 0-0 Oxford United
- Sheffield United 3-1 Oxford United
- Oxford United 0-2 Birmingham City
- Leicester City 1-2 Oxford United
- Oxford United 0-0 Queens Park Rangers
Norwich City preview: Changes incoming
Philippe Clement will be without the services of Jovon Makama after he was substituted just after half-time last time out; new signing Mohamed Toure is the most likely to replace him.
After pushing hard for a move away during the January transfer window, Josh Sargent will remain on the sidelines.
Predicted lineup: Kovacevic (GK); Fisher, McConville, Cordoba, Chrisene; McLean, Wright; Schwartau, Slimane, Ahmed; Toure
Last five results:
- Norwich City 2-0 Blackburn Rovers
- Middlesbrough 1-0 Norwich City
- Norwich City 2-1 Coventry
- West Bromwich Albion 0-5 Norwich City
- Wrexham 1-2 Norwich City