All eyes will be on Loftus Road Stadium when Queens Park Rangers and Norwich City go toe-to-toe with each other in the 25th round of the Championship on Thursday, 1 January 2026.
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QPR vs Norwich predictions: Card fest
Key stats
- At least five cards were awarded in four of QPR’s last five clashes with Norwich City.
- Six of the last eight meetings between these teams went north of the 10.5-corner threshold.
- Both teams scored in QPR’s last seven matches and in nine of Norwich's last 11 games.
Correct score prediction: QPR 3-2 Norwich
Norwich City have been one of the worst travellers in the Championship in recent months, failing to win any of their last 10 away matches. Despite their struggles, the Canaries have scored in 12 of their 13 away games across all competitions this season.
Queens Park Rangers, on the other hand, have won four consecutive home games, averaging exactly three goals in that stretch. They have also not kept a clean sheet in seven consecutive matches at Loftus Road Stadium.
All things considered, we believe that QPR will extend their winning streak at home, while Norwich will find the net in their seventh consecutive away match.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies favour QPR
- HOME: 11/10 (2.10) – 47.6%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Norwich City suffered a 1-0 home defeat against Watford a few days ago, ending their run of 10 consecutive matches with at least one goal scored. This has not been a particularly pleasant campaign for Philippe Clement's side, as they are 23rd in the Championship with a 5-6-13 win-draw-loss record.
On the other hand, ninth-placed Queens Park Rangers are coming off a 2-1 loss at West Bromwich Albion. They will look to return to winning ways at home after playing back-to-back games on the road.
Given their winning run at home, it is unsurprising that QPR are the expected winners at 11/10 (2.10). Teams with these odds generally have a 47.6% probability of winning.
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It is also worth mentioning that there were at least 11 corners in seven of Norwich's last nine matches. Keeping in mind that six of the last eight skirmishes between these outfits went above the 10.5-corner threshold, over 10.5 total corners has an appealing look at 1/1 (2.00). That one has a 50% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Norwich have bragging rights
Queens Park Rangers suffered a 3-1 defeat in the reverse fixture just over a month ago. They have a poor track record against Norwich, winning only one of the last 12 meetings between these sides (D5, L6).
England Championship 29/11/25
Norwich
QPR
England Championship 29/12/24
Norwich
QPR
England Championship 07/12/24
QPR
Norwich
England Championship 10/02/24
QPR
Norwich
England Championship 25/11/23
Norwich
QPR
QPR preview: Eyeing their fifth consecutive home win
Queens Park Rangers head into this clash with an almost injury-free squad, except that left-back Ziyad Larkeche is continuing his recovery from cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery, making him the only unavailable player for the hosts.
Predicted lineup: Hamer (GK), Esquerdinha, Morrison, Dunne, Morgan, Varane, Madsen, Saito, Field, Poku & Kone.
Last five matches
- West Brom 2-1 QPR
- Portsmouth 1-1 QPR
- QPR 4-1 Leicester
- Middlesbrough 3-1 QPR
- QPR 2-1 Birmingham
Norwich preview: Few absences
As for Norwich City, there are more injury problems than expected as Ante Crnac and Mirko Topic remain ruled out due to cruciate ligament problems. Forson Amankwah and Jeffrey Schlupp have hamstring injuries, while Papa Diallo is unavailable because of a thigh injury.
Predicted lineup: Kovacevic (GK), Fisher, McConville, Darling, Mahovo, Mattsson, McLean, Springett, Wright, Schwartau & Sargent.
Last five matches
- Norwich 0-1 Watford
- Norwich 1-0 Charlton
- Preston 1-1 Norwich
- Norwich 2-1 Southampton
- Sheffield Utd 1-1 Norwich
Player to watch: Jovon Makama
Jovon Makama has been impressive of late, scoring four goals in his last four appearances for Norwich City. The 21-year-old forward will fancy his chances against Queens Park Rangers.