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Oxford United v West Brom: Prediction, Tips and Odds

Oxford United were tipped by many to struggle upon their promotion to the second tier, but they will head into Saturday's home clash with West Brom sitting in the top 10 of the Championship standings.

The Baggies have also made a positive start to the campaign, but they will be keen to return to winning ways after picking up just a solitary point from their three matches directly before the international break.

Oxford United v West Brom

Oxford United v West Brom betting tips and predictions

Double Chance: Oxford or Draw - 4/5

After a 25-year absence that included a four-season spell in non-league, Oxford made a triumphant return to the second tier after beating Bolton Wanderers in the League One play-off final in May.

A season of struggle was expected to follow for Des Buckingham's team, but so far they have managed to defy expectations, particularly on home soil at the Kassam Stadium where they are unbeaten, taking 10 points from a possible 12.

Norwich City, Preston North End and Stoke City have all left the Kassam with nothing to show for their efforts, while expected promotion contenders Burnley were held to a goalless draw.

Oxford have only conceded once on their own patch across league and cup and they could well be facing West Brom at the right time, as despite heading into the weekend sitting fourth in the standings, the Baggies are winless in three.

Back-to-back defeats away to Sheffield Wednesday and at home to Middlesbrough curtailed what had been a near-perfect start to the season for Carlos Corberan's side, who went into the international break having also been held to a frustrating goalless draw at The Hawthorns by Millwall.

Given Oxford's home form and West Brom's recent struggles, the 4/5 on offer in the Double Chance market for the U's to avoid defeat has to represent good value.

Under 2.5 goals - 4/5

As mentioned, Oxford have only conceded a solitary goal across their five matches at the Kassam Stadium this season, while just one of those games has featured the net bulging more than twice.

Take that back even further and seven of Oxford's last eight home fixtures have gone under 2.5 goals, while they will be taking on an Albion side on Saturday that have not exactly been involved in thrillers of late either.

The Baggies have failed to score in their last two games, while five of their previous eight across all competitions have featured a maximum of two goals.

This may not be the game to watch if you are seeking plenty of goalmouth action, but there could be value in backing the ball to find the back of the net on no more than two occasions.

Peter Kioso to be booked - 2/1

Peter Kioso has established himself as Oxford's first-choice right-back after arriving from Rotherham United over the summer, starting each of their last seven league games.

The 25-year-old has certainly made his presence felt over that time, particularly with referees, as he has been booked on three occasions, including in Oxford's last two matches against Luton Town and Portsmouth.

Having also picked up seven yellow cards during a loan spell with Peterborough United over the first half of last season, Kioso is no stranger to receiving cautions and he could have his hands full when coming up against some of Albion's talented wingers.

Kioso could be in a direct battle with the likes of Mikey Johnston, Grady Diangana and Tom Fellows at various points during Saturday's game - the latter has five assists already this season.

Therefore, do not be surprised if Oxford's number 30 mistimes a challenge or two that could lead to him ending up in referee Leigh Doughty's notebook.

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Oxford United v West Brom odds

Oxford United - 29/10
Draw - 5/2
West Brom -
19/20

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This article was written by a partner sports writer via Spotlight Sports Group. All odds displayed on this page were correct at the time of writing and are subject to withdrawal or change at any time.

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