Match Overview
In this upcoming Championship match, Watford will face off against QPR at Vicarage Road. The game is scheduled to take place on November 30th, with a kick-off time of 12:30 PM (GMT). Both teams are competing in the regular season and will be looking for a positive result to boost their league position.
According to the odds, Watford is considered the favorite with a winning probability of 1.87. However, QPR cannot be underestimated as they have shown resilience in recent matches. The draw stands at 3.68 while an away win for QPR has odds of 4.11.
Historical Face-Off
These two sides have faced each other multiple times in previous seasons. In their most recent encounter earlier this year, Watford emerged victorious with a scoreline of 2-1 over QPR in the Championship.
Looking back further into history, we can see that both teams have had mixed results against each other. There have been instances where one team dominated proceedings and scored more than three goals but also occasions when matches were tightly contested affairs resulting in fewer goals being scored.
This suggests that there isn’t necessarily a clear pattern or trend between these two clubs when it comes to goal-scoring encounters. Each match presents its own unique challenges and opportunities for both teams involved.
Team Form: Watford
Watford has been performing well recently across various competitions. In their last six matches overall, they have won four games while losing just one and drawing another one along the way.
Their solid defensive performances are evident from conceding only five goals during this period while scoring eleven themselves averaging almost two goals per game.
Currently sitting fifth in the Championship standings with 29 points after playing seventeen matches so far this season demonstrates their consistency throughout.
In their latest fixture, Watford secured a 1-0 victory over Bristol City in the Championship. Ryan Andrews was the hero of the match as he scored the only goal in the 53rd minute.
Team Form: QPR
QPR has had a mixed bag of results recently, especially when playing away from home. In their last six matches overall, they have won one game while losing two and drawing three.
Their attacking prowess seems to be lacking with just four goals scored during this period compared to conceding seven – averaging less than a goal per game.
Currently positioned twenty-third in the Championship standings with 14 points after seventeen matches played shows that QPR is struggling for consistency this season.
In their most recent outing against Cardiff City, QPR managed to secure an impressive 2-0 victory. Žan Celar was instrumental in their success as he netted both goals (in minutes 40 and 90).
Key Players Spotlight
For Watford, Francisco Sierralta has been solid at the back throughout his appearances this season. His defensive contributions have helped maintain stability within their defense line.
On the other hand, Jan Celar has been influential for QPR upfront by scoring crucial goals despite limited opportunities on target.
Statistical Insights
Analyzing key statistics reveals interesting trends between these teams’ recent performances:
- Watford boasts an impressive home record so far this season having won all but one of their eight games at Vicarage Road across all competitions.
- On average, Watford scores more than one goal per game at home while conceding fewer than half a goal per game on average.
- Conversely, QPR struggles away from home with just two wins out of eight matches played outside familiar territory across various competitions.
These insights suggest that Watford might hold an advantage going into this match due to their strong home form and defensive solidity.
Match Prediction: Watford vs QPR
Based on the analysis of both teams’ recent performances, it is likely that Watford will emerge victorious in this encounter. Their solid defense coupled with a potent attacking threat should be enough to secure all three points against QPR.
Considering QPR’s struggles away from home, they may find it challenging to break down Watford’s resolute backline. Therefore, a clean sheet victory for the hosts seems probable.
Watford 2 – 0 QPR
