QPR vs Blackburn prediction, Odds and Betting Tips 25/02/2023

QPR vs Blackburn prediction, Odds and Betting Tips 25/02/2023
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QPR vs Blackburn prediction, Odds and Betting Tips 25/02/2023

QPR - Blackburn

England Championship - Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium

* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.

Here we bring you Championship predictions for QPR vs Blackburn with the game due to take place on February 25th.

QPR vs Blackburn prediction and top betting tips

This clash sees Gareth Ainsworth take charge of QPR for the first time since his appointment as manager. Will the much-loved Wycombe man make a winning start for the side where he used to be worshipped as a player? Find out with our QPR vs Blackburn match preview with free tips, predictions and odds mentioned along the way.

QPR vs Blackburn Prediction 1: Draw

We kick off our predictions for this game by backing a draw. QPR are obviously at home and there will likely be a real buzz around the stadium what with a club legend coming back as manager. Ainsworth will ask for – and will get – a damn good shift out of his players if nothing else and that will further intensify the atmosphere. The longer that goes on, the tougher the afternoon will become for Blackburn and, let's face it, they've struggled for wins a bit recently. Their last seven games have seen them go unbeaten but with just two wins – each of which were by the solitary goal. Throw in the fact they have some key players missing and QPR could easily break their three game losing run. We're not sure they have the firepower to win the game though!

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QPR vs Blackburn Prediction 2: Under 2.5 goals

QPR have seen four of their last five games go over 2.5 goals but that's been down to defensively frailties in the most part. We see them ending with Ainsworth in charge; he'll immediately look to plug the holes in the ship. That combined with the fact that Blackburn have gone under 2.5 goals in each of their last six doesn't exactly scream goals galore. The last four head to head games have all gone under the 2.5 cut off as well.

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Here are the key stats & form guide for QPR vs Blackburn

Head to Head

30/07/22

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Blackburn

QPR

1

0

26/02/22

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Blackburn

QPR

1

0

19/10/21

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QPR

Blackburn

1

0

06/02/21

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QPR

Blackburn

1

0

07/11/20

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Blackburn

QPR

3

1

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Birmingham

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1

0

L

14/03/23

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Blackpool

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QPR

6

1

L

11/03/23

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Watford

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QPR

0

1

W

04/03/23

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Rotherham

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QPR

3

1

L

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Blackburn

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QPR

3

1

L

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19/03/23

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Sheff Utd

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Blackburn

3

2

L

15/03/23

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Reading

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Blackburn

1

2

W

10/03/23

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Stoke

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Blackburn

3

2

L

04/03/23

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Sheff Utd

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Blackburn

0

1

W

28/02/23

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Leicester

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Blackburn

1

2

W

So, that gives you some insight to how the different bookmakers see the action unfolding. How though do the QPR vs Blackburn odds translate into probabilities ahead of this game? Let's find out.

QPR odds: 7/6 (2.17) – 46%

Draw odds: 12/5 (3.40) – 29%

Blackburn odds: 12/5 (3.40) – 29%

We have predicted a draw for this game but, make no mistake, there will be a lot of money landing on the Blackburn to win bet given the odds on offer. The new manager impact at QPR will be notable but should it make them favourites to such a degree? We're not sure about that!

Check out the predicted lineups ahead of QPR vs Blackburn

QPR

Trying to pick the QPR lineup this weekend is a tough task with a new manager in the dugout in Gareth Ainsworth. From a pure fitness perspective, QPR are missing a few players with Chris Willock, Ethan Laird and Lyndon Dykes, who is every bit an Ainsworth type player, amongst five on the sidelines. As for those who are fit, an unchanged lineup from the last outing wouldn't be the biggest surprise in the world although experienced Albert Adomah could feature in the midfield.

Predicted lineup – Dieng, Paal, Dickie, Dunne, Kakay, Chair, Field, Dozzell, Adomah, Lowe, Martin

Blackburn

Blackburn's five game drawing streak has quickly become seven unbeaten as they've won two games 1-0 on the spin. That has injected some positive energy into the squad, however, it should be noted that they played midweek unlike their hosts so a few changes to freshen up the legs of the team could easily be made. Tyler Morton and Ryan Hedges are two who could benefit from that rotation. Ben Brereton Diaz is injured.

Predicted lineup – Pears, Rankin-Costello, Ayala, Hyam, Brittain, Travis, Buckley, Thomas, Morton, Hedges, Gallagher

QPR vs Blackburn Line ups

QPR

14
Chris Martin
gb
3
Jimmy Dunne
ie
10
Ilias Chair
ma
4
Rob Dickie
gb
15
Sam Field
gb
2
Osman Kakay
sl
1
Seny Dieng
sn
22
Kenneth Paal
nl
18
Jamal Lowe
jm
47
Tim Iroegbunam
gb
6
Stefan Johansen
no
Substitutes
8
Luke Amos
gb
28
Joseph Gubbins
gb
20
Taylor Richards
gb
19
Elijah Dixon-Bonner
gb
17
Andre Dozzell
gb
37
Albert Adomah
gh
13
Jordan Archer
gb

Blackburn

13
Aynsley Pears
gb
10
Tyrhys Dolan
gb
17
Hayden Carter
gb
11
Joe Rankin-Costello
gb
21
John Buckley
gb
14
Sorba Thomas
gb
8
Sammie Szmodics
gb
5
Dominic Hyam
gb
9
Sam Gallagher
gb
27
Lewis Travis
gb
2
Callum Brittain
gb
Substitutes
3
Harry Pickering
gb
6
Tyler Morton
gb
22
Ben Brereton
cl
34
Joe Hilton
gb
19
Ryan Hedges
gb
30
Jake Garrett
gb
33
Ashley Phillips
gb

*Starting lineups are usually announced one hour prior to kick off.

Player to watch

Gareth Ainsworth's first job as QPR manager will be to tighten up the defence. As such, we see Robert Dickie as the key man in that backline unit. Ainsworth will want to see him organising his side but, beyond that, the 26-year-old provides a real threat in both boxes. Set pieces at both ends might be critical in this game.

Take a look at the latest standings

Championship 22/23
# Team P W D L +/- Points
1

Burnley

37 24 11 2 45 83
2

Sheff Utd

37 21 7 9 25 70
3

Middlesbrough

38 20 7 11 27 67
4

Luton

38 17 13 8 11 64
5

Blackburn

37 19 4 14 1 61
6

Millwall

38 17 9 12 8 60
7

Norwich

38 16 9 13 11 57
8

Coventry

38 15 12 11 10 57
9

West Brom

37 15 10 12 8 55
10

Watford

38 14 13 11 5 55
11

Sunderland

38 14 11 13 7 53
12

Preston

38 14 11 13 -9 53
13

Stoke

38 13 9 16 3 48
14

Bristol City

38 12 12 14 -1 48
15

Hull

38 12 11 15 -10 47
16

Swansea

38 12 10 16 -6 46
17

Birmingham

38 12 9 17 -8 45
18

Reading

38 13 6 19 -18 45
19

QPR

38 11 9 18 -21 42
20

Rotherham

37 9 13 15 -10 40
21

Cardiff

37 10 9 18 -13 39
22

Huddersfield

38 9 9 20 -21 36
23

Blackpool

38 8 11 19 -18 35
24

Wigan

38 7 13 18 -26 31

A quickfire FAQ on QPR – Blackburn

QPR vs Blackburn prediction

  • Where is the match being played? – Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium
  • Who do the bookmakers have as favourites? – QPR
  • What time does the match kick off?  3 PM GMT