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QPR - Blackburn
England Championship - Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium
Prediction 1
Draw
12/5 (3.40)
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Prediction 2
Under 2.5 goals
3/4 (1.75)
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* 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.
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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!
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.
Here are the key stats & form guide for QPR vs Blackburn
Head to Head
30/07/22
England Championship CHA
Blackburn
QPR
1
0
26/02/22
England Championship CHA
Blackburn
QPR
1
0
19/10/21
England Championship CHA
QPR
Blackburn
1
0
06/02/21
England Championship CHA
QPR
Blackburn
1
0
07/11/20
England Championship CHA
Blackburn
QPR
3
1
Last Five - QPR
18/03/23
England Championship CHA
Birmingham
QPR
1
0
L
14/03/23
England Championship CHA
Blackpool
QPR
6
1
L
11/03/23
England Championship CHA
Watford
QPR
0
1
W
04/03/23
England Championship CHA
Rotherham
QPR
3
1
L
25/02/23
England Championship CHA
Blackburn
QPR
3
1
L
Last Five - Blackburn
19/03/23
England FA Cup FA Cup
Sheff Utd
Blackburn
3
2
L
15/03/23
England Championship CHA
Reading
Blackburn
1
2
W
10/03/23
England Championship CHA
Stoke
Blackburn
3
2
L
04/03/23
England Championship CHA
Sheff Utd
Blackburn
0
1
W
28/02/23
England FA Cup FA Cup
Leicester
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
Blackburn
*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
| # | 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
- 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
