Our prediction for this EFL Cup match:
Bristol City
Match Time & Date:
09/08/2023
20:45
Prediction: 2-1
Oxford United
Bristol City will be aiming to kickstart their EFL Cup campaign in style when they host Oxford United to their Ashton Gate Stadium on Wednesday evening. The Robins failed to impress in a 1-1 draw with Preston and, to make things even worse for Nigel Pearson, experienced forward Andreas Weimann has joined the likes of Robert Atkinson and Ayman Benarous in the recovery room. Joe Williams is widely expected to replace the Austria international in the starting XI.
The Yellows, on the other hand, suffered a heart-breaking 2-0 loss to Cambridge United in the opening match of their League One campaign. Oxford United often struggle on the travels, which is yet another reason why home win should be considered. Both McGuane and Mills are pushing for a start as Liam Manning is likely to make changes to the starting XI that faced the U’s at the weekend.
Highlighted Player (Yanic Wildschut):
Yanic-Sonny Wildschut is a Dutch football player who was born in Amsterdam on 1 November, 1991. He was part of Ajax academy during his youth career and he made his senior debut for Zwolle in the Jupiler League. After playing 33 matches for Zwolle, the pacey winger joined VVV-Venlo on 29 June, 2011 and in 2013 he moved to Heerenveen.
He was soon sent on loan to ADO Den Haag and after making seven appearances for the club, he joined English side Middlesbrough on 1 September, 2014. Wildschut scored his first goal for the Boro in a 3-0 victory over Rotherham on 1 November, 2014. However, he played just 12 games for Middlesbrough in the Championship.
On 2 October, 2015 he was sent on loan to Wigan Athletic and three months later he signed a permanent deal with the Latics. You should have in mind that Yanic has 10 caps for Netherlands U21 team. Wildschut is a winger, but he is capable of playing as a centre forward as well.
Highlighted Team (Bristol City):
Bristol City are one of the two famous clubs from the city of Bristol. Formed in 1894 the Robins mostly participated in English lower leagues and they have never played in the Premier League. Bristol City’s bitterest rivals are Bristol Rovers and it has to be noted that two teams first met in 1897. Bristol City have outplayed their local rivals on 43 occasions in the Bristol Derby.
Cardiff City are regarded as Bristol City’s bitter rivals as well. The Robins play their home games at Ashton Gate, the stadium that was opened in 1887. Bristol City were semi-finalists of the League Cup two times (1970/1971, 1988/1989), with the team making it to the FA Cup final in 1909.
The Robins faced Manchester United in the title game, but they failed to upset the English giants in the Crystal Palace clash. It is well known that Bristol City footballers wear red shirts and blue shorts.
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