Will Blackburn extend their unbeaten start to the 24/25 season this Saturday? Or can QPR cause an upset on the road? Take a look at our predictions below.
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Blackburn vs QPR prediction: Blackburn set to take all three points
Key stats
- Blackburn have won 5 of their last 8 matches against QPR
- The last 3 encounters between these sides have resulted in over 2.5 goals
- Blackburn are averaging 2.25 goals per game at home this season
- QPR have scored in every away fixture in their 24/25 campaign
Correct score prediction: Blackburn 3-1 QPR
Blackburn's strong form this season and QPR's defensive struggles suggest the Rovers have the edge in this encounter. However, QPR has generally been able to grab a goal or two on the road. This leads us to believe both teams will score, but Blackburn should come out on top.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Rovers favoured to win
- HOME: 19/20 (1.95) – 51.30%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.40%
- AWAY: 11/4 (3.75) – 26.70%
Given that Blackburn has yet to lose this season, and because they’ve won three from three at home, we agree with these odds. Of course, a 51.30% win probability shows that the bookies heavily favour the Rovers in this one.
For more exciting tips ahead of the weekend’s action, make sure you look at our football betting tips page.
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Most recent H2Hs: Blackburn with four wins from five
These two teams have faced one another regularly in the recent past. And if you’re a QPR fan, you’ll want to forget these results quickly! We say that because Blackburn has beaten QPR 4 out of the last 5 times. However, QPR did win the most recent meeting away from home!
England Championship 03/02/24
Blackburn
QPR
England Championship 07/10/23
QPR
Blackburn
England Championship 25/02/23
QPR
Blackburn
England Championship 30/07/22
Blackburn
QPR
England Championship 26/02/22
Blackburn
QPR
Blackburn preview: Rovers on track for promotion ambitions
Blackburn is one of just three teams currently unbeaten in the Championship. Only two teams have scored more goals than them. And with a 100% win rate at home this season, Blackburn will understandably be very confident coming into this one.
Predicted Lineup: Pears (GK), Brittain, Carter, Hyam, Pickering, Travis, A. Wharton, Hedges, Szmodics, Dolan, Ohashi
England Championship 01/10/24
L
Coventry
3
Blackburn
0
England Championship 28/09/24
W
QPR
0
Blackburn
2
England Championship 22/09/24
D
Preston
0
Blackburn
0
England Championship 14/09/24
W
Bristol City
0
Blackburn
3
England Championship 31/08/24
D
Burnley
1
Blackburn
1
QPR preview: QPR hoping to replicate last encounter
QPR has played solid football so far this season. But they’ve struggled to hold onto leads and stop the bleeding as far as conceding goes. They’ve drawn 4 from 6 games, yet there is a silver lining to their struggles. Specifically, QPR managed to beat Blackburn away from home the last time they met!
Predicted Lineup: Begovic (GK), Kakay, Cook, Clarke-Salter, Paal, Field, Colback, Willock, Chair, Dykes, Armstrong
England Championship 01/10/24
L
Hull
3
QPR
1
England Championship 28/09/24
L
Blackburn
2
QPR
0
England Championship 21/09/24
D
Millwall
1
QPR
1
England EFL Cup 17/09/24
L
Crystal Palace
2
QPR
1
England Championship 14/09/24
D
Sheff Wed
1
QPR
1
Player to watch – Yuki Ohashi (Blackburn)
Who else could we possibly mention as a standout performer ahead of this clash than Yuki Ohashi? He is Blackburn’s star man this season, with 4 goals from 6 games. Better yet, Ohashi scored twice in Blackburn’s most recent 3-0 home victory over Bristol City.
For that reason, we expect him to start this game and grab at least one goal.
