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2 - 1
HT: 2 - 1
Saturday 28 February
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Oxford UtdTimelineWest Brom
1st Half
Mills S. (Donley J.)
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14'
Bostock O.Out: Johnston M.
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22'
Lankshear W.Assist: Brannagan C.
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26'
Bostock O. (Bielik K.)
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33'
Wallace J.
36'
2nd Half
ter Avest H.Out: Mills S.
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63'
Prelec N.Out: Lankshear W.
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63'
Emakhu A.Out: Peart-Harris M.
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63'
Dike D.Out: Maja J.
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64'
Jimoh-Aloba J.Out: Price I.
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64'
Vaulks W.Out: Konak Y. E.
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74'
Heggebo A.Out: Wallace J.
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75'
Imray D.Out: Campbell G.
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75'
Harris M.Out: Donley J.
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85'
Bielik K.
90+6'

Top stats

0.79Expected goals (xG)1.25
31%Ball possession69%
9Total shots16
3Shots on target3
1Big chances2
5Corner kicks6
56% (138/247)Passes81% (448/551)
0Yellow cards2

Shots

0.79Expected goals (xG)1.25
1.49xG on target (xGOT)1.21
9Total shots16
3Shots on target3
3Shots off target5
3Blocked shots8
4Shots inside the box8
5Shots outside the box8
0Hit the woodwork0
2Headed goals0

Attack

1Big chances2
5Corner kicks6
19Touches in opposition box23
0Accurate through passes0
0Offsides1
16Free kicks10

Passes

56% (138/247)Passes81% (448/551)
28% (22/79)Long passes48% (38/79)
42% (39/92)Passes in final third73% (128/175)
18% (3/17)Crosses8% (3/36)
0.83Expected assists (xA)1.27
18Throw ins21

Defense

10Fouls16
58% (7/12)Tackles80% (8/10)
62Duels won51
53Clearances24
17Interceptions8
0Errors leading to shot1
0Errors leading to goal0

Goalkeeping

2Goalkeeper saves1
1.21xGOT faced1.49
0.21Goals prevented-0.51
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AI Prediction
verified High Confidence
13.40
X3.11
22.33

Recommended Bet

Draw
Stake: Medium (7/10)
67
Opp. Value

Key Factors

League Rank: Home #23 vs Away #22
Season: Home 0.85 PPG vs Away 1.03 PPG
Recent Form (weighted): Home 0.40 PPG vs Away 0.65 PPG
Goals (venue): Home 0.81 GPG vs Away 0.82 GPG

donut_small Win Probabilities

25%
40%
35%
Oxford Utd
Draw
West Brom

Match Preview

On February 28, 2026, Oxford United will host West Bromwich at The Kassam Stadium in the English Championship.

Oxford United, currently positioned 23rd with 29 points, will face West Bromwich, placed 21st with 35 points in the league standings.

In recent home matches, Oxford United has struggled, suffering 3 losses in their last 6 Championship games at home, while West Bromwich has found it challenging on the road, losing 4 of their last 6 away matches in the Championship.

Looking at their head-to-head history, Oxford United has lost 2 out of their last 3 encounters against West Bromwich in the Championship.

As the teams prepare to clash, our algorithm predicts a match with under 2.5 goals scored.

Oxford United were unable to shut Stoke out on Wednesday night as the U's left the bet365 Stadium with nothing to show for their efforts. Matt Bloomfield's men have picked up just two points from the last 18 available and are now six points adrift from safety, making this a must-win game.

West Brom are also in dire straits heading into gameweek 35. The Baggies are still searching for their first win under Eric Ramsay and are only one point clear of the relegation zone after playing out an uninspiring 1-1 draw against Charlton in midweek.

Lineups

Lineup Predictions & Ratings

Oxford Utd

Starting 11
-Jamie Cumming
GK6.53
-Jack Currie
DL6.85
-Ciaron Brown
DC7.14
-Michal Helik
DC6.99
-Sam Long
DR6.64
-Will Vaulks
DMC6.47
-Cameron Brannagan
DMC6.55
-Aidomo Emakhu
AML5.76
-Myles Peart-Harris
AMC6.43
-Stanley Mills
AMR6.44
-Will Lankshear
FW6.32

West Brom

Starting 11
-Max O'Leary
GK6.08
-Callum Styles
DL6.72
-Charlie Taylor
DC6.43
-Nathaniel Phillips
DC6.97
-George Campbell
DR6.73
-Ousmane Diakité
DMC6.39
-Alex Mowatt
DMC6.62
-Mikey Johnston
AML6.82
-Isaac Price
AMC6.62
-Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba
AMR6.55
-Aune Heggebø
FW6.57
Ratings based on player performance in recent matches

compareTeam Comparison

Based on 34 matches
Oxford UtdvsWest Brom

radarTeam Profile

Oxford Utd
West Brom
AttackDefensePossessionEfficiencyCreativityDiscipline
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18Attack32
shield
51Defense37
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17Possession51
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39Efficiency40
auto_fix_high
12Creativity26
gavel
58Discipline54

sports_soccerGoals & Scoring

29Goals Scored33
46Goals Conceded50
6Clean Sheets7
42Big Chances65
28Big Chances Missed48

gps_fixedShooting

398Total Shots453
108Shots on Target133

swap_horizPassing & Possession

40.9%Avg Possession51.3%
10,748Total Passes15,494
71.2%Pass Accuracy81.6%

shieldDefending

586Tackles479
344Interceptions275
106Saves69
50.4%Duels Won49.6%

gavelDiscipline

366Fouls353
58Yellow Cards58
1Red Cards3
71Offsides66

analyticsOther

127Corners178
163Successful Dribbles207
7Errors Leading to Goal10
6.72Avg Rating6.73

Statistical Comparison

Oxford UtdMetricWest Brom
27
Goals
32
18
Assists
26
6.4
Average Ratings
6.4
26
Average Age
25.9
184.1
Average Height (cm)
181.7
0.8
Shots pg
0.8
51%
Aerial Duel Success
50%
0.3
Dribbles pg
0.5
1.3
Tackles pg
1.3

League Standings Context

For Oxford Utd

PosTeamPWDLPts
22Leicester City3410101434
23Oxford United346111729
24Sheffield Wednesday341825-7

For West Brom

PosTeamPWDLPts
20Blackburn Rovers341081638
21West Bromwich34981735
22Leicester City3410101434

Advanced Stats (Avg per match)

39.1/ 84.7
Dangerous Attacks
42.8/ 98.2
29.0%
Shots on Target
30.0%
12.0
Total Shots
13.3
42.0%
Possession
51.0%

Team Performance (Avg)

0.8
Goals Scored / Match
1.0
1.4
Goals Conceded / Match
1.5

Head-to-Head Summary

0
Oxford Utd Wins
0%
2
Draws
50%
2
West Brom Wins
50%
Total H2H Matches: 4

Recent Form Stats

MarketOxford UtdWest Brom
Over 1.5 Goals
63%24/38
68%26/38
Over 2.5 Goals
47%18/38
45%17/38
Both Teams to Score
50%19/38
55%21/38
* Based on last 38 matches

Past Matches

Last 6: Oxford Utd

FA
Oxford United
0 - 1
Sunderland
CH
Oxford United
0 - 3
Norwich City
CH
Oxford United
0 - 2
Birmingham City
CH
Oxford United
0 - 0
QPR
CH
Oxford United
0 - 0
Bristol City
CH
Oxford United
0 - 1
Swansea City

Home Games: Oxford Utd

FA
Oxford United
0 - 1
Sunderland
CH
Oxford United
0 - 3
Norwich City
CH
Oxford United
0 - 2
Birmingham City
CH
Oxford United
0 - 0
QPR
CH
Oxford United
0 - 0
Bristol City
CH
Oxford United
0 - 1
Swansea City

Last 6: West Brom

FA
Norwich City
3 - 1
West Bromwich
CH
Birmingham City
0 - 0
West Bromwich
CH
Portsmouth
3 - 0
West Bromwich
CH
Derby County
1 - 1
West Bromwich
FA
Swansea City
1 - 1
West Bromwich
CH
Leicester City
2 - 1
West Bromwich

Away Games: West Brom

FA
Norwich City
3 - 1
West Bromwich
CH
Birmingham City
0 - 0
West Bromwich
CH
Portsmouth
3 - 0
West Bromwich
CH
Derby County
1 - 1
West Bromwich
FA
Swansea City
1 - 1
West Bromwich
CH
Leicester City
2 - 1
West Bromwich

history Recent Form

Oxford UtdOxford Utd
0.8 GPG
L
D
L
D
L
West BromWest Brom
1.0 GPG
D
L
D
D
L

group Head to Head

PL8 Nov 2025
West Bromwich Albion
2-1
Oxford United
PL22 Feb 2025
West Bromwich Albion
2-0
Oxford United
PL19 Oct 2024
Oxford United
1-1
West Bromwich Albion
PL19 Jul 2022
Oxford United
0-3
West Bromwich Albion
PL26 Aug 2014
West Bromwich Albion
1-1
Oxford United
40%
Over 2.5 Goals
60%
Both Team Score

Head-to-Head Detailed

Over 1.5 Goals
100%
5 / 5 matches
Over 2.5 Goals
40%
2 / 5 matches
Over 3.5 Goals
0%
0 / 5 matches
Both Teams to Score
60%
3 / 5 matches
Oxford Utd CS
0%
Clean Sheets
West Brom CS
40%
Clean Sheets

Recent Matches

8 Nov 2025
West Bromwich Albion
2 - 1
Oxford United
22 Feb 2025
West Bromwich Albion
2 - 0
Oxford United
19 Oct 2024
Oxford United
1 - 1
West Bromwich Albion
19 Jul 2022
Oxford United
0 - 3
West Bromwich Albion
26 Aug 2014
West Bromwich Albion
1 - 1
Oxford United

Current Form Comparison

Form (Overall)
Oxford Utd
0.85
Form (Overall)
West Brom
1.03

West Brom is +21% better in terms of Points Per Game

Stoke City
2 - 1
Oxford United
Middlesbrough
0 - 0
Oxford United
Oxford United
0 - 3
Norwich City
Coventry City
0 - 0
Oxford United
Sheffield United
3 - 1
Oxford United
West Bromwich Albion
1 - 1
Charlton Athletic
West Bromwich Albion
0 - 2
Coventry City
Birmingham City
0 - 0
West Bromwich Albion
West Bromwich Albion
0 - 0
Stoke City
Portsmouth
3 - 0
West Bromwich Albion

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