Match Overview
In this upcoming Championship match, Sheffield Wednesday will face off against QPR at Hillsborough. The match is scheduled to take place on December 16, 2023, at 15:00 GMT. Both teams will be looking to secure a victory and improve their league position. According to the odds, Sheffield Wednesday is favored to win with odds of 2.35, while the odds for a draw are 3.22 and the odds for a QPR victory are 3.17.
Historical Face-Off
Sheffield Wednesday and QPR have faced each other multiple times in the past. In their most recent encounter on October 4, 2021, QPR emerged victorious with a convincing scoreline of 4-1. This result showcased QPR’s dominance over Sheffield Wednesday in recent meetings.
Looking back further into their history, we can see that these two teams have had several high-scoring matches with three or more goals being scored. This suggests that matches between Sheffield Wednesday and QPR tend to be entertaining affairs filled with goal-scoring opportunities.
Local Team’s Recent Form
Sheffield Wednesday has been struggling in recent weeks across all competitions. In their last six matches, they have won only two games while losing three and drawing one. Their goal-scoring record stands at seven goals scored and eleven goals conceded during this period.
In terms of their performance in the Championship, Sheffield Wednesday finds themselves in a difficult position as they currently sit in 23rd place with just thirteen points from twenty-one matches played so far this season. Their goal difference stands at -20 due to conceding thirty-four goals while scoring only fourteen.
In their most recent match against Norwich City, Sheffield Wednesday suffered a disappointing defeat with a scoreline of 3-1. Despite Bailey-Tye Cadamarteri scoring a goal in the 32nd minute, Norwich City proved to be too strong for Sheffield Wednesday.
Away Team’s Recent Form
QPR, on the other hand, has been performing relatively well in their recent matches, particularly in away games. They have won three out of their last six matches while losing just one and drawing two. QPR’s away form has been impressive with eight goals scored and only three conceded during this period.
In terms of their league position, QPR currently sits in 22nd place with twenty points from twenty-one matches played. They have a goal difference of -11, having scored nineteen goals and conceded thirty.
In their most recent match against Plymouth Argyle, QPR was unable to secure a victory as the match ended in a goalless draw. Despite dominating possession and creating several chances, they were unable to find the back of the net.
Key Players Spotlight
One standout player from Sheffield Wednesday’s current roster is Anthony Musaba. The young attacker has been impressive recently, scoring three goals and providing two assists in nineteen appearances across all competitions. His pace and ability to find space behind defenses make him a constant threat for opposition teams.
For QPR, Lyndon Dykes has been an influential figure up front. With three goals to his name this season, he poses a constant threat with his physicality and aerial ability. Dykes’ presence will be crucial for QPR’s attacking prowess against Sheffield Wednesday.
Statistical Insights
Based on recent form and statistics, it is clear that both teams have struggled defensively this season. Sheffield Wednesday has conceded an average of 1.62 goals per game in the Championship so far while QPR has conceded an average of 1.43 goals per game.
Offensively, both teams have had difficulties finding the back of the net consistently throughout the season. Sheffield Wednesday has scored an average of 0.67 goals per game, while QPR has scored an average of 0.9 goals per game.
Match Prediction: Sheffield Wednesday 1 – 1 QPR
Considering the recent form and statistics of both teams, it is expected that this match will be a closely contested affair with limited goal-scoring opportunities. Sheffield Wednesday will be eager to secure a much-needed victory at home, but QPR’s solid away form suggests they will put up a strong fight.
Based on the gathered data and analysis, it is predicted that the match between Sheffield Wednesday and QPR will end in a draw with a scoreline of 1-1.
