QPR – Wolves Prediction & Preview and Betting Tips (28.10.2017)

Queens Park Rangers and Wolverhampton Wanderers meet at Loftus Road Stadium in a match for the 14th round of the Championship. Contrary to what one would expect, the history of direct confrontations is favorable to Queens Park Rangers, since in the last 4 matches between these two teams it registers 2 victories, 1 tie and 1 defeat. In this match the home factor can be decisive, since both teams present considerable differences in the results conquered at home and as a visitor.

QPR :

After 3 wins, 6 draws and 4 losses, the home team is currently in 17th place with 15 points won. In his last game, he tied with Bolton Wanderers out for (1-1), after in the previous game tied for (1-1) away, in a match against Sunderland. This is a stronger team with the support of his fans, since in the last 30 games he has scored 5 draws and 10 losses as a visitor; against 8 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses in his stadium. For the championship, the Queens Park Rangers won 11 points in 18 chances, after 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in the last 6 games played in their stadium.

For this competition, it has not won for 7 matches. The team conceded goals to the opponent in 9 of the last 10 games, reason why it has not presented great defensive solidity, But its attack has marked regularly, since it marked goals in 9 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In their home games there is a tendency to have goals, as 17 of their last 26 matches have ended with over 2.5 goals. In 13 matches in this competition, only managed 1 comeback in all 6 matches in which he suffered the first goal.

The Queens Park Rangers come to this game with a ball equal to Bolton, thus totaling the seventh consecutive game without winning for the championship: Sylla was the author of the only team goal. In this difficult game against the first qualifier of the championship, coach Ian Holloway should organize his team in a 3-4-2-1, favoring the defensive organization and the in-depth passes towards Idrissa Sylla. However, Matt Smith is the big highlight of Queens Park Rangers, with 3 goals and 1 assist. Hall, Perch and Onuoha are absent from injury.

Wolves :

After 9 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses, the visiting team is currently in 1st place with 29 points. In his last game, he won the Preston North End home (3-2), after having won at home in a game against Aston Villa by (2-0). This is a team that has curiously been stronger outside than at home, since in the last 30 games it registers 9 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses as a visitor; against 8 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses in his stadium. The team arrives to this match after a defeat away with Manchester City by (3-1), in the penalty shoot-out. For the championship, Wolverhampton Wanderers won 13 points in 18 chances, after 4 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last 6 away games. His attack has marked regularly, since he scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches for this competition. This is a team that does not usually feel difficult to open the scoring: it marked the first goal in 10 of the last 13 matches for the Championship, of these 10 reached the break in lead in 6 and managed to maintain the lead until the end of 90 ‘in 9.

Wolverhampton come to this game with a penalty shoot-out defeat by Manchester City, putting an end to their participation in the English League Cup. However, it is important to remember that visitors have three consecutive victories in the championship. In this game away from home coach Nuno Espírito Santo should play in 3-4-3, benefiting possession of the ball and organized attacks, especially through the flanks: Diogo Jota is a very fast and competent player in the transport of the ball to the attack. On the other hand, the Brazilian is the best finisher of Wolverhampton, with 7 goals scored. Everything indicates that the coach can not count on Willy Boly and Ofosu-Ayeh, both injured.