SM
Sports Mole words bigger AMP 2
Barcelona vs. Rayo Vallecano: 20 hrs 14 mins
Upcoming predictions and previews
Collect News Data
BC
Bristol City
EFL Cup | First Round
Aug 9, 2023 at 7.45pm UK
Ashton Gate Stadium
OU
Oxford United

Bristol City
5 - 1
Oxford Utd

Cornick (15'), Knight (35', 47'), Wells (51'), Naismith (62')
Dickie (55'), Roberts (90+7')
FT(HT: 2-1)
Bodin (30')
Brown (45+4'), Murphy (70'), Rodrigues (89')

Preview: Bristol City vs. Oxford United - prediction, team news, lineups

:Headline: Preview: Bristol City vs. Oxford United - prediction, team news, lineups:
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's EFL Cup clash between Bristol City and Oxford United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sports Mole

Bristol City will hope to build on their solid start to the season when they host Oxford United in the EFL Cup first round on Wednesday.

While the Robins played out a draw with Preston North End at Ashton Gate, the visitors suffered defeat at the hands of Cambridge United.


Match preview

Preview: Bristol City vs. Oxford Utd - prediction, team news, lineups

A home fixture against Preston would have felt like the ideal way to start the season to Nigel Pearson, with his Bristol City side needing to win games such as this one to realistically transform themselves into playoff contenders.

For much of the game, an opening win was within their grasp, a Sam Bell goal shortly after the restart putting the Robins ahead, but a Will Keane effort four minutes from time forced the home side to accept a share of the spoils.

Although Pearson would have felt frustrated with the late setback, avoiding defeat was arguably the main thing as they look to build some momentum.

At some point, the expected exit of Alex Scott for a substantial fee could give Pearson the freedom to make further additions to the ones that he already has, only two of the four making an appearance at the weekend.

Nevertheless, there are fringe members and youngsters in this squad who need assessing ahead of the end of August, and Pearson will relish the chance of seeing some of them in action on Wednesday.

From Oxford's perspective, they have been regarded as one of the favourites for promotion in League One, a consequence of having Liam Manning at the helm and making numerous eye-catching signings.

However, they endured a poor start to the season on Saturday, losing out 2-0 to a Cambridge United side that only narrowly avoid relegation in 2022-23.

While a rethink is not necessarily required, the setback will have lowered expectations among the fanbase, at least until the newcomers to the squad have fully settled at the Kassam Stadium.

These two sides last met in a League Cup tie as recently as 2014, with Oxford prevailing by a 2-1 victory at Ashton Gate at the same stage nine years ago.

Bristol City form (all competitions):
  • D


Oxford United form (all competitions):
  • L


Team News

Andreas Weimann will miss out for Bristol City after sustaining an injury during the first half at the weekend, joining Scott on the sidelines.

Goalkeeper Harvey Wiles-Richards and defender Jamie Knight-Lebel could each be handed opportunities, while many of the midfield and attack will be rotated and the likes of Matty James likely being rested.

New signing Ross McCrorie remains out of contention having not featured during pre-season.

Manning will look to bring some fresh legs into his Oxford XI, with Fin Stevens and Stanley Mills in line to feature down the right-hand side.

Marcus McGuane could get the nod over Cameron Brannagan in central midfield, with Simon Eastwood and Gatlin O'Donkor each being handed chances at opposite ends of the pitch.


Bristol City possible starting lineup:
Wiles-Richards; Tanner, Knight-Lebel, Dickie, Roberts; Knight, King, Williams; Sykes, Conway, Mehmeti

Oxford United possible starting lineup:
Eastwood; Stevens, Negru, Thorniley, Brown; McEachran, McGuane; Mills, Rodrigues, Browne; O'Donkor


We say: Bristol City 2-1 Oxford United

Pearson will make changes for this contest in a bid to assess his squad depth ahead of the end of the transfer window. That should give the visitors an opportunity to cause a surprise, but we feel that the Robins have enough quality at their disposal to secure the win.



For data analysis of the most likely results, scorelines and more for this match please click here.


Top tip

Our expert tipster partners at Sporita.com are predicting under 3.5 goals in this match. Click here to find out what else they are predicting for this game and for more of their tried-and-tested football tips.Under 3.5:data


body check tags ::

Previews by email

Click here to get Sports Mole's daily email of previews and predictions for every major game!


amp_article__520557 : Collect and Make Data not in DataBase  : 
last updated article - 2024-06-05 13:22:41:
html db last update - 2024-06-05 13:22:41 :

ex - 7200 : read : write cache and make html
Read more!
Share this article now:
NP
Read Next:
Transfer rumours: Pepe to Besiktas, Trusty to Sheffield United, Vlasic to Torino
>


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
AL
Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!
Read more about Nigel Pearson Sam Bell Will Keane Alex Scott Liam Manning Andreas Weimann Harvey Wiles-Richards Jamie Knight-Lebel Matty James Ross McCrorie Fin Stevens Stanley Mills Marcus McGuane Cameron Brannagan Simon Eastwood Gatlin O'Donkor Football
Follow @SportsMole for the latest breaking news stories.
 
Recommended Next on SM
Transfer rumours: Pepe to Besiktas, Trusty to Sheffield United, Vlasic to Torino
Two strikers, but no strikers? Sports Mole's Premier League Team of the Week

Page options

Premier League Table
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Sheffield UnitedSheff Utd33226547232470
2Leeds UnitedLeeds32209366194769
3Burnley33171423993065
4Sunderland321711449282162
5Blackburn RoversBlackburn33156123931851
6West Bromwich AlbionWest Brom331115742311148
7Coventry CityCoventry33138124441347
8Bristol City33111394137446
9Sheffield WednesdaySheff Weds33129124650-445
10Watford33136144348-545
11Middlesbrough32128125043744
12Norwich CityNorwich331111115145644
13Queens Park RangersQPR331111113941-244
14Millwall321011113233-141
15Preston North EndPreston3291493438-441
16Oxford UnitedOxford Utd33911133447-1338
17Swansea CitySwansea33107163446-1237
18Portsmouth3399154155-1436
19Stoke CityStoke32811133140-935
20Cardiff CityCardiff32711143554-1932
21Hull City3279163243-1130
22Derby CountyDerby3378183346-1329
23Plymouth ArgylePlymouth32610163466-3228
24Luton TownLuton3276193052-2227
Scroll for more - Tap for full version


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
AL
Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!

Loading ...

Failed to load data.

history www

Two strikers, but no strikers? Sports Mole's Premier League Team of the Week

NEW

1

TS
Two strikers, but no strikers? Sports Mole's Premier League Team of the Week

Greek Gunners: Arsenal 'initiate contact' for 'new Iniesta'?

2

GG
Greek Gunners: Arsenal 'initiate contact' for 'new Iniesta'?

Preview: Shrewsbury vs. Huddersfield - prediction, team news, lineups

NEW

3

PS
Preview: Shrewsbury vs. Huddersfield - prediction, team news, lineups

Three minutes for Obi: Amorim explains reluctance to use bench vs. Spurs

4

TM
Three minutes for Obi: Amorim explains reluctance to use bench vs. Spurs

'Not a soft knock': Could Liverpool's Gakpo miss two crucial fixtures?

5

'A
'Not a soft knock': Could Liverpool's Gakpo miss two crucial fixtures?

Preview: Kansas vs. Inter Miami - prediction, team news, lineups

6

PK
Preview: Kansas vs. Inter Miami - prediction, team news, lineups

Man City earmark Serie A star as De Bruyne successor?

7

MC
Man City earmark Serie A star as De Bruyne successor?

Planning ahead? Belgium international 'catches the eye' of Championship side Leeds

8

PA
Planning ahead? Belgium international 'catches the eye' of Championship side Leeds

Arsenal to rival Chelsea for £17m-rated attacker?

9

AT

Chelsea line up £83m summer bid for Barca star?

10

CL
1x1


. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .