West Bromwich Albion are predicted to make two changes for the trip to Oxford United in the Championship.

The Baggies return from the international break with an away clash at the newly-promoted Oxford in what will be seen as a must-win game.

Without a victory in the last three outings, West Brom need to turn the tide if they are to return to the summit of the Championship standings. Sunderland, Sheffield United and Burnley have all edged ahead with Albion only claiming one point out of the last nine available.

Oxford, tenth in the league with three wins, three draws and three losses, won’t be pushovers by any means but Carlos Corberan’s men will fancy themselves to run out as victors this weekend. The Us are ultimately the underdogs for the clash at Kassam Stadium with a gulf in quality between the two squads.

Corberan is likely to make some changes to the team that drew 0-0 with Millwall last time out as Albion lacked cutting edge in front of goal. The Baggies dominated the game with 80 per cent possession but couldn’t find a way through the sturdy Lions’ defence.

Carlos Corberan is likely to make some adjustments to his lineup as West Brom take on Oxford United. | Getty Images

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At least one attacking swap is inevitable as a result, especially as Corberan rotated from his usual lineup against Millwall anyway. With that in mind, here are the 11 Albion players we reckon will start away at Oxford.

West Brom predicted XI vs Oxford United

GK - Alex Palmer: The goalkeeper has started the new season strongly, picking up where he left off last term. Palmer has five clean sheets so far in 2024/25.

RB - Darnell Furlong: Locked in at right-back, Furlong is one of the first names on the team sheet. Nobody is challenging him for this slot at the moment.

CB - Semi Ajayi: The Nigerian has started every league game so far. Mason Holgate will be knocking on the door at some stage but it’s Ajayi’s place to lose.

CB - Kyle Bartley: A provider of experience and leadership in defence, Bartley has been donning the captain’s armband when Jed Wallace hasn’t been in the team.

LB - Torbjorn Heggem: Summer signing Heggem has been superb at left-back in what has been a rather auxiliary role for the centre-half.

CM - Jayson Molumby: The Irishman returned to the XI last time out and helped Albion completely dominate possession.

CM - Alex Mowatt: One of Corberan’s personal favourites, Mowatt has been the preferred choice in the number eight role for several months.

RW - Tom Fellows: Albion’s wizzkid returned to the lineup against Millwall, coming in for the rather underwhelming Jed Wallace.

LW - Karlan Grant: Given a fresh start this season, Grant has thrown everything into every game. He deserves to come back in for Mikey Johnston, who was disappointing against Millwall.

CAM - John Swift: The playmaker was benched by Grady Diangana in the previous fixture. It’s a difficult call between the two but Swift offers a different dimension from set pieces.

ST - Josh Maja: With seven goals in nine games, Maja has started the new campaign in outstanding fashion. He’s now a guaranteed starter when fit.