West Bromwich Albion will continue their preparations for the upcoming Championship season with a friendly match against Oxford United at the Kassam Stadium with kickoff at 9:45 pm.
After failing to reach the playoffs for a third consecutive season last term, Oxford will be hoping that they can mount a push for the top six this time around. They’ve been busy preparing for the upcoming season, having already played six friendlies against non-league opposition.
Karl Robinson’s side claimed five consecutive victories over non-league opposition before facing Coventry City at the Kassam Stadium on Saturday. Oxford ultimately came up short against Championship side Coventry, with Jonathan Panzo scoring either side of half time to guide Coventry to a 2-0 victory.
West Brom have high hopes for the coming season, with the Baggies looking to mount a promotion push this term. Steve Bruce took over from Valerien Ismael in February and has added three players to his squad in the current transfer window, with Jed Wallace, Jayson Molumby and John Swift all arriving at the Hawthorns this summer.
As well as being busy off the pitch, West Brom have been hard at work on it, playing four friendlies in pre-season as they build up for an opening league game against Middlesbrough.
Oxford United vs West Brom Head to Head
Both sides have one game against each other that ended in a draw. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Eastleigh 1-5 Oxford
- Hungerford 1-2 Oxford
- Banbury 1-2 Oxford
- North Leigh 1-3 Oxford
Away
- Crewe Alexandra 1-1 West Brom
- Northampton Town 1-3 West Brom
- Stevenage 0-2 West Brom
- Leyton Orient 1-2 West Brom
Oxford United Team News
Oxford will not have defender Sam Long available for the game, but the club hopes that he will be able to return for the start of the season. Jerome Sinclair and Jodi Jones are currently on trial with Oxford and could both feature in Tuesday’s game as they try to earn themselves a contract.
West Brom Team News
The West Brom duo of Wallace and Swift both featured in the starting lineup for Saturday’s contest against Crewe Alexandra. Meanwhile, Molumby had to settle for a place on the bench, but the summer addition could come into the starting XI for Tuesday’s contest.
Prediction and Odds
We expect West Brom’s extra-quality to help them defeat Oxford in their next game.
- West Brom Win
- Both Teams to Score
- Goals Over 1.5
