Oxford vs West Brom Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 28 Feb 2026
Championship Betting Preview: Oxford vs West Brom
Oxford take on West Brom at Kassam Stadium in a crucial clash at the foot of the table, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 28 February.
The Total Goals market offers us the opportunity to back our Under 2.5 Goals prediction. Oxford and West Brom might play out a fairly dull encounter and odds of -156 stick out on the coupon.
Oxford United have lost back-to-back Championship games at home. In their last league clash, it was a 2-1 away defeat against Stoke City at bet365 Stadium. Matt Bloomfield's team enjoyed just 39% possession and had two shots on target, with Ciaron Brown registering the goal.
West Bromwich Albion drew their previous game which was at home. The action at The Hawthorns ended 1-1 against Charlton Athletic. The Baggies had the lion’s share of the ball enjoying 59% possession and two shots on goal, while George Campbell found the net.
Head-to-Head Statistics
West Brom have beaten Oxford 2-1 and 2-0 in their last two encounters, with both being home clashes played at The Hawthorns. In addition to a draw, West Brom have been dominant with two wins in the previous 3 H2H matches.
| Championship | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 |  West Brom |
46 | 13 | 14 | 19 | 48 | 58 | -10 | 48:58 | 51 |
| 22 |  Oxford |
46 | 11 | 14 | 21 | 45 | 59 | -14 | 45:59 | 47 |
Oxford have 1 win, 5 losses and 4 draws, averaging 0.5 goals from 1.7 shots on goal and 8.2 attempts. The U's have averaged 38.2% possession and 3.4 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.3 goals from 4.4 shots on goal, 14.8 attempts and 7.7 corners.
The five top scorers are Ciaron Brown, Myles Peart-Harris, Sam Long, Mark Harris and Will Lankshear, with these players all scoring 1 goals. The top assist makers are Stanley Mills, Ciaron Brown and Brian De Keersmaecker, all of whom have 1 on the board.
West Brom have lost 6 and drawn 4, with an average of 0.5 goals from 3.4 shots on goal and 11.5 attempts. The Black Country side have averaged 48.6% possession, 4.7 corners awarded and 3.0 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.8 goals from 3.4 shots on goal and 10.0 attempts.
The top scorers have been George Campbell, Chris Mepham, Isaac Price, Jed Wallace and Karlan Grant, with 1 goals apiece. Alex Mowatt has managed 2 assists in the last 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Oxford confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Jamie Cumming (GK), Sam Long, Michal Helik, Ciaron Brown, Jack Currie, Yunus Emre Konak, Cameron Brannagan, Stanley Mills, Jamie Donley, Myles Peart-Harris, Will Lankshear.
West Brom confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Max O'Leary (GK), George Campbell, Krystian Bielik, Charlie Taylor, Callum Styles, Jayson Molumby, Alex Mowatt, Jed Wallace, Isaac Price, Michael Johnston, Josh Maja.
Oxford vs West Brom Prediction & Betting Tips
Be ready for Oxford vs West Brom with our in-depth betting tips, featuring a key match prediction, our expected scoreline, best corners advice, player props to watch and a value-focused bet builder.
Match Prediction
We are expecting a low number of goals for this Championship encounter. The odds of -156 for Under 2.5 look really attractive and we can play this bet with a fair amount of confidence.
Injuries and suspensions are taken into account by the Championship experts at Sportsgambler.com. Our football betting tips are also shaped by the latest form, with the stats playing a big part before predictions are made.
Key Oxford vs West Brom league stats:
According to the top betting sites, our pick has a 61% chance of landing a return. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 70%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.
If you’re searching for a bigger price, then one option is to back Under 2.5 Goals as part of a Total Goals & Both Teams to Score bet. Combining this pick with BTTS No generates bigger odds.
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Correct Score Prediction
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There’s the option to bet on the two teams to play out a 1-1 draw. Odds of +440 are on offer and this is a correct score wager that should provide plenty of entertainment.
Player Prop Picks
Will Lankshear (Oxford) is available at +230 to be on the scoresheet. The odds that he will be an Anytime Goalscorer look attractive based on the evidence and we’ll plump for him to find the net.
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Corners Prediction
It has been under 9.5 corners in three straight Oxford home matches. We can use these numbers for our gain, with odds of -112 that the sides fall short when it comes to the Total Corners line.
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Bet Builder Tips
If you want to follow our bet builder, try two or less goals, a draw on the Full-Time Result accompanied by Will Lankshear (Oxford) to score at any time.
The bet builder option is great for football fans wanting a personalised multi-leg wager on the same game. You’re able to scan through each market and pick out the selections that make the most appeal. The odds for each pick are multiplied together.
Oxford vs West Brom Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
With a 43% chance of winning according to the latest odds, West Bromwich Albion are favourites to prosper in this Championship encounter and they’re available at +130 with the bookies. Oxford United are an outside chance to get the job done and you can now back them at +210.
There are different betting angles when backing West Brom including the Asian Handicap -0.25 wager. This is available at -105 and there’s a half stake return if they only draw with Oxford.
Under 2.5 Goals is currently the betting favourite and a bet on this option would mean you need no more than two goals to be scored. For Both Teams to Score betting opportunities, the market suggests that BTTS Yes and No are both equally as likely to happen.
Hundreds of markets are made available when it comes to Championship games, with the best football betting sites leaving no stone unturned in terms of available options.
Will Lankshear is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +525. If you want to back him to score the last goal, you can get similar odds.
Stats: Championship matches only
The past three Oxford games at Kassam Stadium have ended in defeat. Matt Bloomfield's team have recorded five defeats, three draws and two victories in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 0.60 goals per game and conceding 1.20.
West Brom have gone without an away win in the last ten games. The Baggies have finished with eight defeats and two draws in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 0.70 goals per game and conceding 1.80.
It was a 1-1 draw when Oxford last faced West Brom at Kassam Stadium.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford Home Stats |
2-3-5 | 1.80 | 0.60 | 1.20 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 6 | |
| West Brom Away Stats |
0-2-8 | 2.50 | 0.70 | 1.80 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
Oxford League Stats
West Brom League Stats
- 1 win, 5 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 6 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 8 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 0.50 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.60 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 0.50 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.70 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.40 corners awarded and 7.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.30 corners awarded and 6.10 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 11.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.40 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 3.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.00 corners awarded and 4.90 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 7.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.90 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 38.20% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 41.50% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 48.60% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 46.50% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Oxford this season are Will Lankshear (6), Cameron Brannagan (4), Przemyslaw Placheta (3)
- Top Assistors for Oxford this season are Brian De Keersmaecker (5), Michal Helik (2), Stanley Mills (2)
Oxford vs West Brom Lineups & Team News
The Oxford vs West Brom team news could change everything — review it before betting. We’ll offer the predicted and confirmed Championship lineups along with the latest injury developments.
Oxford Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
West Brom Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Oxford Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
West Brom Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Oxford Substitutes
- 4Will Vaulks
- 9Mark Harris
- 10Aidomo Emakhu
- 11Ole Romeny
- 16Nik Prelec
- 21Matt Ingram
- 24Hidde ter Avest
- 32Jin-Woo Jeon
- 37Christ Makosso
West Brom Substitutes
- 12Daryl Dike
- 14Alfie Gilchrist
- 17Ousmane Diakite
- 18J. Jimoh-Aloba
- 19A. Selland Heggeboe
- 30Daniel Imray
- 34Harry Whitwell
- 37Oliver Bostock
- 45Joe Wallis
Previous Oxford Lineups
Previous West Brom Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Oxford Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Matt Bloomfield
West Brom Player Stats & Squad
Championship Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry | 46 | 28 | 11 | 7 | 97:45 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich | 46 | 23 | 15 | 8 | 80:47 | 84 |
| 3 | Millwall | 46 | 24 | 11 | 11 | 64:49 | 83 |
| 4 | Southampton | 46 | 22 | 14 | 10 | 82:56 | 80 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough | 46 | 22 | 14 | 10 | 72:47 | 80 |
| 6 | Hull | 46 | 21 | 10 | 15 | 70:66 | 73 |
| 7 | Wrexham | 46 | 19 | 14 | 13 | 69:65 | 71 |
| 8 | Derby | 46 | 20 | 9 | 17 | 67:59 | 69 |
| 9 | Norwich | 46 | 19 | 8 | 19 | 63:56 | 65 |
| 10 | Birmingham | 46 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 57:56 | 64 |
| 11 | Swansea | 46 | 18 | 10 | 18 | 57:59 | 64 |
| 12 | Bristol City | 46 | 17 | 11 | 18 | 59:59 | 62 |
| 13 | Sheffield Utd | 46 | 18 | 6 | 22 | 66:66 | 60 |
| 14 | Preston | 46 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 55:62 | 60 |
| 15 | QPR | 46 | 16 | 10 | 20 | 61:73 | 58 |
| 16 | Watford | 46 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 53:65 | 57 |
| 17 | Stoke | 46 | 15 | 10 | 21 | 51:56 | 55 |
| 18 | Portsmouth | 46 | 14 | 13 | 19 | 49:64 | 55 |
| 19 | Charlton | 46 | 13 | 14 | 19 | 44:58 | 53 |
| 20 | Blackburn | 46 | 13 | 13 | 20 | 42:56 | 52 |
| 21 | West Brom | 46 | 13 | 14 | 19 | 48:58 | 51 |
| 22 | Oxford | 46 | 11 | 14 | 21 | 45:59 | 47 |
| 23 | Leicester | 46 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 58:68 | 46 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wed | 46 | 2 | 12 | 32 | 29:89 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry | 23 | 17 | 4 | 2 | 51:19 | 55 |
| 2 | Ipswich | 23 | 14 | 8 | 1 | 43:17 | 50 |
| 3 | Southampton | 23 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 38:19 | 44 |
| 4 | Birmingham | 23 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 39:22 | 44 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough | 23 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 34:18 | 42 |
| 6 | Millwall | 23 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 33:25 | 42 |
| 7 | Swansea | 23 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 34:27 | 39 |
| 8 | Hull | 23 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 35:34 | 38 |
| 9 | Wrexham | 23 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 41:37 | 37 |
| 10 | Watford | 23 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 30:27 | 37 |
| 11 | Derby | 23 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 31:27 | 36 |
| 12 | West Brom | 23 | 8 | 10 | 5 | 28:25 | 34 |
| 13 | Stoke | 23 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 34:28 | 33 |
| 14 | QPR | 23 | 10 | 3 | 10 | 40:37 | 33 |
| 15 | Sheffield Utd | 23 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 38:33 | 31 |
| 16 | Bristol City | 23 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 33:31 | 31 |
| 17 | Preston | 23 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 28:30 | 31 |
| 18 | Charlton | 23 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 23:26 | 31 |
| 19 | Portsmouth | 23 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 25:23 | 30 |
| 20 | Norwich | 23 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 27:28 | 30 |
| 21 | Oxford | 23 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 24:27 | 29 |
| 22 | Leicester | 23 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 31:34 | 28 |
| 23 | Blackburn | 23 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 19:27 | 21 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wed | 23 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 14:44 | 10 |
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