Resurgent Blackburn Rovers will welcome QPR to Ewood Park for their gameweek 17 encounter on Wednesday. The hosts have renewed vigour, winning four of their last five, suffering only one loss in that run.
Meanwhile, the visitors will enter this match on the back of two league fixtures without a defeat, having drawn against Sheffield United and won against Hull City in their last encounter.
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Blackburn vs QPR predictions: Blackburn Rovers to win again?
Key stats
- Blackburn have won four of their last five matches in the league (W4, L1).
- The hosts have scored at least twice in four of their last five matches in the league.
- The visitors are unbeaten in their last two matches (W1, D1).
- Blackburn have won three of their last five head-to-head meetings.
- Three of their last five head-to-head meetings recorded goals from both teams.
Correct score prediction: Blackburn 2-1 QPR
After four wins and a solitary loss in five matches, Blackburn Rovers will come into this encounter in confident fashion, and they will be looking to make it five wins from six fixtures.
QPR, on the other hand, appears to be emerging from a miserable run, which saw them lose three matches on the bounce, but their resolve will be put to the test on Wednesday. The visitors appear to be emerging from a trying period, but the home side are primed for a 2-1 triumph.
Pre-game odds and win probability: The bookies have queued behind Blackburn
- HOME: 23/20 (2.15) – 46.5%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- AWAY: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
**Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Given the form of the hosts, it is not surprising that the bookmakers are backing the Blue and Whites. Ladbrokes has priced a Blackburn victory at 23/20 (2.15), which implies a 46.5% chance for the home side to win on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, with odds of 23/10 (3.30), which translates to a 30.3% chance for victory on the road for Rangers, Julien Stephans's men are the underdogs going into this encounter.
Most recent H2Hs: Can QPR avoid a defeat on Wednesday?
Queens Park Rangers have endured a torrid run in the last few weeks, losing three of their last five matches, while managing to avoid defeats in their last two outings with a victory and one draw.
That said, it remains to be seen if they can sustain their new momentum against the home side with four wins and a loss in their last five fixtures in the English second division.
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Blackburn Preview: Todd Cantwell is out with a knee injury
Former Norwich star Todd Cantwell is out with a knee injury, meaning he will not be a part of Valerien Ismael's plan for the midweek fixture. Similarly, the likes of Hayden Carter, Jake Garrett, Augustus Kargbo and Scott Wharton will sit out this match due to various injuries.
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Predicted lineup: Pears (GK), Mcloughlin, Pratt, Miller, Hedges, Gardner-Hickman, Tronstad, Alebiosu, Morishita, Gudjohnsen & Ohashi
Last five matches
- Preston 1-2 Blackburn
- Blackburn 1-3 Derby County
- Bristol City 0-1 Blackburn
- Leicester 0- 2 Blackburn
- Blackburn 2-1 Southampton
QPR preview: Ziyad Larkeche is the only injury concern
Unlike the hosts, who have some injury issues to contend with, the visiting side are without such problems, with only Ziyad Larkeche the only absentee, as he is currently recuperating from a knee injury.
Predicted lineup: Hamer (GK), Dunne, Cook, Mbengue, Norrignton-Davies, Varane, Madsen, Dembele, Kone, Chair & Burrell
Last five matches
- QPR 3-2 Hull
- Sheffield United 0- 0 QPR
- QPR 1-2 Southampton
- QPR 1- 4 Ipswich
- Derby County 1-0 QPR
Player to watch: Rumarn Burrell
Rumarn Burrell has been carrying the goal threat of Blackburn Rovers this season, and he has found the back of the net for Rovers six times already this term. Going into this encounter on Wednesday, he will be looking to make a difference for his team in midweek.
