OXFORD UNITED V NOTTINGHAM FOREST
Both sides have struggled to put the ball in the net this season. Forest have scored one goal a game, but their scoring rate has declined recently and they have managed just three strikes in their last seven outings.
Oxford have netted fewer goals per game, but their more accurate shooting and higher goals to shots ratio suggests they are more adept at grabbing the chances that do come their way.
Predictably, for a side full of top-flight experience, Forest`s pass completion rate of 68 per cent makes them one of Division One`s best passing outfits, while Oxford have a similar status in Division Two. The difference in pass completion rates is a reflection of the standard of the divisions.
With each team failing up front, there may be few goals scored as each side is respectable defensively. Forest would be favourites due to their greater quality, but that would have been said before the 1-1 draw at the City Ground that made this replay necessary.
Team News: Nottingham Forest are set to name an unchanged side for their cup tie, despite falling to a 3-0 loss at Charlton.
Chris Doig`s ankle injury is not likely to have recovered by the weekend and therefore 18-year-old Kevin Dawson is likely to remain at the heart of the Forest defence.
Oxford United could welcome back Swedish goalkeeper Paul Lundin after injury, despite reserve Andre Arendse`s brilliant display against Division Two leaders Wigan.
Kevin Francis is likely to remain on the bench but the U`s have been boosted by news that Mark Watson has chosen to play for his club rather than for Canada.
