David Flower
Dailysports's expert
Queens Park Rangers
Sunderland
One of the matches of the 13th round of the Championship will be played on Saturday in London, where local team QPR will host Sunderland at Loftus Road. I suggest a bet on the outcome of this match.
QPR
The "Super Hoops" ended last season on a high note, allowing them to retain their place in the Championship. However, this season has not gone as smoothly; after 12 matches, QPR finds itself in 23rd position in the table, having managed just one win alongside five defeats.
In their last outing, they played an away match against Burnley, where they earned a point by drawing 0-0. This result marked QPR's second consecutive draw in the league, having previously played to a 1-1 draw with Coventry City at home. They have yet to secure a victory in six home matches, suffering three defeats in the process.
Sunderland
Last season, the "Black Cats" aimed for at least a playoff spot for promotion to the Premier League, but a string of injuries in the second half of the campaign prevented them from maintaining a position in the top six. This season, however, Sunderland has made a strong start, currently sitting atop the Championship table after 12 rounds.
They have only suffered two defeats in these matches, achieving an impressive nine victories, and are five points clear of nearest rivals Burnley. In their last match, Sunderland confidently defeated Oxford United 2-0 at home, marking their third win in the last four rounds.
Match Facts
- In three of the last five encounters between these teams, the "Over 2.5 Goals" bet has been successful.
- Only one match out of the last four involving QPR has gone over 2.5 goals.
- In two of the last five encounters, the "Both Teams to Score" bet has been successful.
H2H
Last season, Sunderland defeated QPR away 3-1 but failed to beat them at home, finishing that match 0-0.
Probable Lineups
- QPR: Nardi, Everton, Dunn, Cook, Pal, Colback, Field, Dembélé, Madsen, Andersen, Fry.
- Sunderland: Patterson, Cirkin, O’Nien, Mepham, Hume, Bellingham, Neil, Rigg, Manda, Isidor, Roberts.
Prediction
This match features a clash between the league leader and the bottom team. However, bookmakers are offering attractive odds of 2.08 for an away win. Sunderland has triumphed in their last two away matches against QPR. We anticipate a third victory for the "Black Cats" in this encounter.
