We're in for a cautious fight in London! Queens Park Rangers vs West Bromwich Albion Prediction
One of the matches in the opening round of the Championship will be played on Saturday at Loftus Road in London, where the local Queens Park Rangers will host West Bromwich Albion. Here’s an expert prediction from the Dailysports team.
Queens Park Rangers
The "Super Hoops" ended last season's Championship campaign with a commendable three-match winning streak, which ultimately secured their place in the division. With 56 points, the team finished in 18th place, six points clear of the relegation zone.
Queens Park Rangers began their pre-season preparations on a positive note, securing victories against UE Santa Coloma and FC Lescala—teams that are admittedly not of Championship caliber. However, when faced with opposition of a similar stature, Queens Park Rangers fell short, suffering defeats to Tottenham, Reading, and Brighton.
West Bromwich Albion
The "Baggies" finished last season in fifth place, earning a spot in the playoffs for a chance to return to the Premier League. They were 22 points behind league leaders Leicester. Despite losing three of their last five games, West Brom retained their playoff position due to their earlier form.
In the playoff semifinals, West Brom faced a formidable Southampton side. After a goalless draw at home, they were defeated 1-3 away, ending their promotion hopes. In preparation for the new season, West Brom played six friendly matches, managing only one victory against Peterborough United.
Interesting facts about the match and head-to-head history
- Last season, West Brom won at home 2-0, while the match at Loftus Road ended in a 2-2 draw.
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet has only been successful in two of their last five encounters.
- The "Total Over 2.5" bet has also only been successful in two of the last five meetings.
Queens Park Rangers vs West Bromwich Albion Prediction
We anticipate a closely contested match between evenly matched opponents, and the bookmakers' odds reflect this balance. Given the circumstances, a prudent bet would be on the "Total Under 2.5" with odds of 1.68.
