Pick of the stats - Oxford United v Middlesbrough
Oxford United v Middlesbrough
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Oxford have won just one of their last 10 games (D5 L4) following a 1-0 defeat at Watford last time out and welcome a Middlesbrough side who thrashed Luton 5-1 before the international break.
The U's are two points above the drop zone, while Boro are just one point behind Watford in the play-off spots and have won two on the bounce, scoring nine goals in the process.
Oxford United have failed to win any of their last eight league games against Middlesbrough (D2 L6), though this is the first such meeting since a 4-1 loss in May 1998.
Middlesbrough are unbeaten across their last four away league games against Oxford United (W3 D1), winning their last visit 4-1 in October 1997.
Oxford United won three of their opening five Championship games this season (L2) but have since won just one of their last 10 games (D5 L4).
Middlesbrough have had the second-most shots in the Championship this season (242), while opponents Oxford have had the fewest (148).
Boro have netted 4+ goals in their last two games (4-1 v QPR, 5-1 v Luton) and last did so in three in a row back in November 1947.
