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QPR vs Watford Prediction & Betting Tips - Championship
by Devesh Jaganath in Championship Predictions
Queens Park Rangers and Watford will face off in the first match of the New Year in the Championship at MATRADE Loftus Road on Wednesday. The Hoops are 17th in the league standings while the Hornets are seventh. Check out our match prediction below.
Queens Park Rangers have taken 26 points from 24 matches this season and will be aiming to avoid a third straight match without victory here following a 1-1 draw to Norwich City on Sunday.
However, the Rs are on an upward trajectory, having only lost one of their last nine league games (W4 D4 L1). They had only managed one win in their first 14 matches this season.
At home, Rangers are on a three-match winning streak and unbeaten in four. They have also scored seven goals during their winning run, just one less than in their preceding nine home games.
Meanwhile, Watford suffered a 2-1 defeat to Cardiff City over the weekend which left them on 37 points and as the first side below the promotion playoff cutoff on goal difference.
Notably, the Hornets have now shipped 31 goals to date which is the joint-most of any side in the top-10. They have conceded in five straight leading up to this match.
The visitors are winless in their last four away games (W0 D2 L2), and have only earned eight points from 11 league matches on the road this term.
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The Best Betting Odds for QPR v Watford Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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2.5 | 3.25 | 2.8 |
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2.5 | 3.25 | 2.75 |
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2.8 | 2.3 | 3.1 |
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2.66 | 3.36 | 2.79 |
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2.66 | 3.36 | 2.79 |
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2.55 | 3.25 | 2.8 |
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2.61 | 3.28 | 2.74 |
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2.61 | 3.28 | 2.74 |
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2.55 | 3.25 | 2.8 |
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2.56 | 3.2 | 2.84 |
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2.7 | 3.35 | 2.7 |
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2.62 | 3.25 | 2.93 |
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2.5 | 3.2 | 2.7 |
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2.48 | 3.3 | 2.85 |
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2.45 | 3.1 | 2.8 |
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2.52 | 3.26 | 2.87 |
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2.62 | 3.2 | 2.8 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between QPR and Watford?
Our prediction for the QPR vs Watford match is: both teams to score.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 01/01/2025 between QPR and Watford in Championship :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 40.88% for a win of QPR against Watford with odds of 2.8 at Ladbrokes.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between QPR vs Watford is 31.17% with odds of 3.36 at 1xbet.
- Our prediction model gives a 27.96% chance ⭐ for a win of Watford vs QPR with odds of 3.1 at Ladbrokes.
QPR - Watford Prediction and Best Odds:
| QPR Watford Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| QPR wins | 40.88% | 2.8 at Ladbrokes |
| Over 2.5 goals | 58.3% | 2.14 at 1xbet |
| Both Team To Score | 65.42% | 1.8 at Bet365 |
| Half-time: Draw / Full-time: QPR | 14.1% | 6.25 at Unibet |
QPR vs Watford Form
QPR and Watford's standings in the Championship
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8
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37 | 24 | 11 | 4 | 9 | 0 |
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15
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29 | 25 | 6 | 11 | 8 | -6 |
QPR and Watford Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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26 Dec 2024 - Championship
21 Dec 2024 - Championship
14 Dec 2024 - Championship
11 Dec 2024 - Championship
7 Dec 2024 - Championship
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
21 Dec 2024 - Championship
11 Dec 2024 - Championship
7 Dec 2024 - Championship
23 Nov 2024 - Championship
5 Nov 2024 - Championship
2 Nov 2024 - Championship
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
29 Dec 2024 - Championship
26 Dec 2024 - Championship
14 Dec 2024 - Championship
30 Nov 2024 - Championship
27 Nov 2024 - Championship
9 Nov 2024 - Championship
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
29 Dec 2024 - Championship
26 Dec 2024 - Championship
21 Dec 2024 - Championship
15 Dec 2024 - Championship
11 Dec 2024 - Championship
30 Nov 2024 - Championship
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
29 Dec 2024 - Championship
26 Dec 2024 - Championship
15 Dec 2024 - Championship
30 Nov 2024 - Championship
26 Nov 2024 - Championship
8 Nov 2024 - Championship
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
21 Dec 2024 - Championship
11 Dec 2024 - Championship
22 Nov 2024 - Championship
5 Nov 2024 - Championship
2 Nov 2024 - Championship
22 Oct 2024 - Championship
QPR vs Watford Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
20 %
20 %
60 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
30 Nov 2024 - Championship
14 Jan 2024 - Championship
5 Aug 2023 - Championship
27 Aug 2022 - Championship
15 Feb 2019 - FA Cup
QPR against Watford Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Formation : 4 - 1 - 4 - 1
Most goals and assists
QPR
Watford
M. Frey
(5 Goals)
V. Bayo
(9 Goals)
K. Dembele
(3 Assists)
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P. Smyth
(3 Assists)
G. Chakvetadze
(6 Assists)
QPR - Watford Key Points
- Seven of QPR’s last 10 home games have ended with both teams scoring.
- QPR have scored two or more goals in each of their last three home league matches.
- Each of Watford’s last five league games have ended with both teams scoring.
- Watford have failed to keep a clean sheet on the road this season.
- Both teams have scored in four of the last six matches between these sides.
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Our QPR vs Watford Prediction
Despite their lowly league position, Queens Park Rangers have made notable improvements over the last couple of months, particularly at home, where they are riding a three-match win streak.
Watford have battled on the road this term, but they do carry a proper attacking threat and we feel they will be able to get on the scoresheet in this one. Therefore, our Queens Park Rangers vs Watford prediction is both teams to score.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis QPR Watford
| QPR vs Watford | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| QPR wins | 2.38 | 2.5 | +5.0% |
| Draw | 3.5 | 3.25 | -7.1% |
| Watford wins | 2.6 | 2.8 | +7.7% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- QPR is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have increased by 5.0% since opening
- The probability of this result was 42.0% and is now 40.0% (-2.0%)
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