QPR welcome promotion-chasing Sheffield United on Saturday afternoon, with the visitors hoping to close the gap on Leeds. Read on for our QPR vs Sheff Utd prediction and more.
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QPR vs Sheff Utd prediction: Can the Blades bounce back?
Key stats
- Both sides have scored eight goals in their last five outings.
- Despite their recent Premier League status, Sheffield United have failed to beat QPR in their last three meetings.
- Sheffield United have more wins on the road than any other side in the league.
Correct score prediction: QPR 0-2 Sheff Utd
QPR have recovered well from a dire start to the season to sit comfortably in the Championship, all but securing another season in the second tier. They have won their last two home fixtures.
However, we back the Blades to show their quality and overcome their QPR hoodoo and leave Loftus Road with a professional win, built on a solid defence – the Blades have kept clean sheets in their last two away games.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Blades have the edge
- HOME: 19/10 (2.90) – 24.5%
- DRAW: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
- AWAY: 7/5 (2.40) – 41.7%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Sheffield United are the bookmakers' expected winner in this one, though not by a wide margin. Their 7/5 odds imply a 41.7% likelihood of victory.
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Most recent H2Hs: Tricky Rs
There has been a significant gap in quality between QPR and Sheffield United in recent years, but the Londoners have still managed to cause the Blades issues, and are unbeaten in their last three meetings.
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QPR preview: Three on the spin at home?
QPR lost to Portsmouth last time out, with Jimmy Dunne's goal failing to spark a comeback.
However, the Rs can be hopeful in this one thanks to their recent home form, having won their last two at Loftus Road, including a 4-0 hammering of Derby.
They will be without Jake Clarke-Salter and Zan Celar for this one.
Predicted Lineup: Nardi (GK); Dunne, Edwards, Cook, Paal; Varane, Field; Yang, Chair, Saito; Frey
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Bristol City
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Oxford Utd
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Cardiff
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Stoke
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Leeds
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Sheff Utd preview: Response needed
Last time out, Sheffield United fell Leeds thanks to three goals in the last 20 minutes, allowing the Whites to pull five clear, and for Burnley to creep closer.
It is essential that the Blades find a way to respond, but they will be without Jamie Shackleton as well as long-term absentee Ollie Arblaster for this one.
Predicted Lineup: Cooper(GK); Clarke, Ahmedhodzic, Robinson, Burrows; Souza, Peck; Rak-Sakyi, Hamer, Brereton-Diaz; Campbell
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Player to watch – Gustavo Hamer
Chris Wilder made the unorthodox decision to not start Gustavo Hamer against Leeds last time out, just the fourth time he has been benched in the league this season.
We think the Dutchman, who leads his team for combined goals and assists with 12, will be raring to go and show his manager just what he was missing last time out.