Can Both QPR and Swansea Find the Net After Failing to Score in Their Previous Matches? Prediction | October 24, 2026
QPR host Swansea at Loftus Road in the 12th round of the Championship on October 24. Both teams lost their previous matches, with QPR suffering a 3–0 defeat to Birmingham and Swansea losing 1–0 at home to West Ham. However, Swansea remain top of the table, while QPR will look to respond on home soil and close the gap on the leading sides.
QPR
QPR ended their five-match unbeaten run with a heavy defeat away to Birmingham. Before that, they had drawn four consecutive league matches before beating Derby County 4–1. The victory over Derby demonstrated their attacking potential, but the loss to Birmingham showed that their performances remain inconsistent.
After 11 rounds, QPR sit 9th with 17 points from 4 wins, 5 draws and 2 defeats. They have scored 15 goals and conceded 12, leaving them 6 points behind Swansea. Their home record has been relatively steady, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in 5 league matches. However, QPR have conceded in 5 consecutive games, and both teams scored in 4 of their last 5 matches.
QPR have also struggled to beat Swansea at home, failing to win any of their last 6 meetings at Loftus Road. They have lost 3 and drawn 3 during that period, while both teams scored in each of the last 4 encounters at this venue.
- Possible QPR lineup: Charles, Adamson, Dunne, Edwards, Clarke-Salter, Kemper, Poku, Vale, Kamara, Smyth, Kolli.
Swansea
Swansea’s four-match winning streak ended with a 1–0 home defeat to West Ham. Before that setback, they had beaten Millwall, Norwich and Lincoln in the Championship, as well as Burnley earlier in the campaign. Despite the recent loss, their overall form has kept them at the top of the table.
Swansea have collected 23 points from 11 matches, recording 7 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats. They have scored 16 goals and conceded only 8, giving them the best defensive record in the division. Their away form has been particularly strong, with 4 wins and 1 defeat in 5 league matches.
The visitors also have a positive recent record against QPR, winning 3 of their last 4 meetings. Their most recent encounter at Loftus Road ended in a 2–1 Swansea victory in April. However, Swansea have conceded in each of their last 3 matches against QPR, suggesting that the hosts may still find opportunities despite the visitors’ defensive strength.
- Possible Swansea lineup: Vigouroux, Ronald, Cabango, Welsh, Tymon, Franco, Fulton, Stamenić, M. K. Yeo, Idah, Opoku.
Head-to-Head
Across the last 10 meetings, Swansea have recorded 4 wins, compared with 3 victories for QPR and 3 draws. Swansea have won 3 of the last 4 encounters, while their away record in this fixture is also strong: they are unbeaten in their last 6 visits to Loftus Road, with 3 wins and 3 draws.
Key Trends
- QPR have conceded in 5 consecutive matches.
- Both teams scored in 4 of QPR’s last 5 matches.
- Swansea have won 3 of their last 4 meetings with QPR.
- Both teams scored in the last 4 head-to-head meetings at Loftus Road.
- Swansea have won 4 of their 5 away league matches this season.
- Swansea are unbeaten in the last 6 head-to-head meetings at Loftus Road.
Prediction
Swansea’s stronger league form and defensive record give them a solid foundation, but QPR’s home performances and recent scoring record suggest they can make this a competitive contest. The hosts have conceded regularly in recent weeks, which could give Swansea opportunities, yet the visitors have also allowed goals in their last 3 meetings with QPR. With both teams looking to recover from defeats, the match could be closely contested, and the hosts have reasons to believe they can trouble the league leaders. Recommended Bet: Both Teams to Score — Yes.
