In this article, we have given our QPR vs Watford prediction, odds & betting tips ahead of their Championship clash at Loftus Road at lunchtime on New Year's Day. At the time of writing, the hosts are in 17th place on 26 points from 24 games played, while the visitors are in seventh spot on 37 points from 23 matches played.
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QPR vs Watford prediction: Another stalemate on the cards?
Key stats
- QPR have only lost once in nine games, but are winless in their last two.
- Watford are winless in four away league matches, picking up just two points.
- The reverse fixture finished 0-0 earlier this season.
Correct score prediction: QPR 1-1 Watford
Both teams are not in the best of form going into this one, and a draw last time out suggests that they may be fairly evenly matched. Nonetheless, they have also struggled to keep clean sheets of late as well, which could suggest goals for both.
Pre-game odds and win probability: A closely-fought contest?
HOME: 8/5 (2.60) – 38.5%
DRAW: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
AWAY: 17/10 (2.70) – 37.0%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, QPR are slight favourites to take home all three points, just above a Watford away victory. A draw is the least likely result, but is still given an over 30% chance.
Feel free to take a look at our football betting tips page to check out our other predictions and tips!
Most recent H2Hs: Evenly split again
Over the last five H2Hs, there have been two wins each and one draw, which was in the previous encounter. 13 goals have been scored in total across all of the fixtures.
England Championship 30/11/24
Watford
QPR
England Championship 14/01/24
QPR
Watford
England Championship 05/08/23
Watford
QPR
England Championship 11/03/23
QPR
Watford
England Championship 27/08/22
Watford
QPR
QPR preview: Hoops hoping to find winning formula again
After a previously impressive run of games, QPR are now winless in two. However, they now return to Loftus Road, where they are looking to make it four victories on the spin.
Predicted lineup: Nardi (GK), Ashby, Dunne, Fox, Paal, Field, Varane, Smyth, Morgan, Chair & Kolli
England Championship 03/05/25
W
Sunderland
0
QPR
1
England Championship 26/04/25
L
Burnley
5
QPR
0
England Championship 21/04/25
L
Swansea
2
QPR
1
England Championship 18/04/25
W
Preston
1
QPR
2
England Championship 12/04/25
D
Bristol City
1
QPR
1
Watford preview: Hornets hoping not to be stung away again
Watford have been in average form of late, winning two, drawing two and losing two in their previous six matches. However, it is their away form that needs improving, as they are winless in four on the road.
Predicted lineup: Bachmann (GK), Porteous, Sierralta, Pollock, Ngakia, Sissoko, Kayembe, Larouchi, Baah, Chakvetadze & Bayo
England Championship 03/05/25
D
Sheff Wed
1
Watford
1
England Championship 26/04/25
L
Blackburn
2
Watford
1
England Championship 21/04/25
L
Portsmouth
1
Watford
0
England Championship 18/04/25
L
Burnley
2
Watford
1
England Championship 12/04/25
L
West Brom
2
Watford
1
Player to watch – Rayan Kolli
Young Rayan Kolli has been a revelation at QPR so far in the 2024/25 campaign. Indeed, the 19-year-old has scored three goals in total across the Hoops' last three wins at Loftus Road, and he will doubt be a threat when Watford come to visit.