Oxford United will be looking to stop a run of back-to-back league losses but face a tough task at league leaders, Coventry.
The U’s have suffered defeats against Birmingham and Sheffield United in their last two games and need to pick up points quickly if they’re to avoid the drop this season.
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Team News, Form and Predicted Line-Up
The Sky Blues have also hit a poor run of form with Frank Lampard’s side having suffered back-to-back away defeats. Coventry had won their previous two, both at home, but also lost at Birmingham and drew at Charlton in recent weeks. Despite a defeat against Ipswich, the Sky Blues have won 11 of their 14 games at the CBS Arena.
Jamie McDonnell is the latest injury doubt for Oxford who remain without fellow midfielders Brian De Keersmaecker, Jamie Donley and Tyler Goodrham. Nik Prelec and Hidde ter Avest also remain sidelined but there could be a return for Jack Currie. Deadline day signings Ruben Roosken and Aidomo Emakhu will be pushing for a start.
Coventry are without goalkeeper Oliver Dovin and attacker Ephron Mason-Clark but could welcome back defender Kaine Kesler-Hayden from an ankle injury.
The Sky Blues are lethal in attack and boast three players in Brandon Thomas-Asante, Haji Wright and Ellis Simms with ten league goals each.
Oxford earned a credible draw in the reverse fixture at Grenoble Road but had lost the previous four. However, Oxford’s last win against the Sky Blues did come at the CBS Arena with a 1-0 victory in 2019.
Oxford United Predicted Line-Up
Jamie Cumming
Brodie Spencer
Christ Makosso
Michal Helik
Ciaron Brown
Jack Currie
Cameron Brannagan
Yunus Konak
Myles Peart-Harris
Aidomo Emakhu
Will Lankshear
Prediction: Coventry City 1-0 Oxford United
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