Hull City vs Queens Park Rangers prediction, H2H and probable line-ups — 21 February 2026
As part of the 33rd round of the English Championship, Hull City will face Queens Park Rangers. The match is scheduled for Saturday, 21 February, with kick-off at 13:30 Central European Time. Here’s my pick for the winner of this clash.
Match preview
Hull City have been one of the standout teams in the upper part of the Championship table this season. The Tigers have consistently picked up points and, by the 33rd round, are firmly in the play-off zone, showcasing confident attacking play and a relatively solid defence.
Currently, Hull have 54 points and maintain ambitions for direct promotion. They are seven points behind second place, but still have a game in hand.
Hull’s recent form remains strong: the team scores regularly and looks to impose its style on the pitch. Only Ipswich and Coventry have scored more, while new signing Oliver McBurnie is one of the Championship’s top scorers with 12 goals.
However, despite these impressive results, Hull still need greater consistency, especially at the back, where they concede more than they’d like on average. This vulnerability could become an issue against teams that know how to exploit open spaces, but overall, the Tigers are capable of putting up a fight throughout the match.
Queens Park Rangers approach the clash with Hull in mixed form — the Londoners have solid attacking potential but lack defensive stability. The team sits mid-table, four points outside the play-off spots.
Recent results have been inconsistent, particularly away from home. QPR’s last three matches on the road have all ended 0-0. On one hand, that suggests defensive solidity, but on the other, there’s a clear lack of attacking edge.
Still, QPR have dangerous attacking threats like Romain Burrell and Richard Koné, who are capable of creating chances and scoring even when the team as a whole is struggling.
The main issue for QPR is at the back: they concede too many goals, which undermines their hopes of challenging for promotion. This makes them especially vulnerable against strong opponents, particularly away from home.
Match facts
- Hull are winless in three consecutive matches.
- QPR haven’t won away from home since November last year.
- Hull average 1.5 goals per game at home, while QPR average 0.9 goals per game on the road.
Probable line-ups
- Hull City: Pandur, McNair, Egan, Hughes, Giles, Coyle, Slater, Lundstram, Gelhardt, Joseph, McBurnie.
- Queens Park Rangers: Walsh, Edwards, Dunne, Cook, Norrington-Davies, Madsen, Hayden, Vale, Benni, Saito, Koné.
H2H
Since 2014, when both sides played in the Premier League, their head-to-head meetings have always produced at least two goals.
Prediction
Playing at home, Hull will be aiming for a positive result. Given QPR’s inconsistency, I believe the hosts have the upper hand. My bet is on the home team to win with a 0 handicap.
