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Team News, Form and Prediction as Oxford United Travel to Coventry

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Oxford United turn their attention to the FA Cup this weekend when Des Buckingham’s side travel to Coventry.

The U’s won on the road at Charlton last time out but they have an inconsistent run of form with three wins and two defeats in their last five matches.

Coventry are unbeaten in their last seven Championship games, winning four. The Sky Blues are also without a loss in their last six home matches.

Oxford welcomed back Billy Bodin and Stanley Mills from injury while full-backs Sam Long and Greg Leigh are also close to a return. Despite that, Buckingham still has several first-team players out.

Mark Robins has a fully fit squad to choose from ahead of this FA Cup clash so he may be looking to rotate his starting line-up.

Oxford have just one defeat from the last four meetings between the two clubs, winning two – one of which came at the Ricoh Arena. The two sides have met 14 times in all competitions with just the most recent encounter ending in a draw.

Predicted line-up: James Beadle, Ciaron Brown, Elliott Moore, Oisin Smyth, Joe Bennett, Marcus McGuane, Josh McEachran, Cameron Brannagan, Ruben Rodrigues, Marl Harris.

Prediction: Coventry City 1-1 Oxford United

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