Queens Park Rangers vs Watford prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
EFL Championship
In the 40th round of the English Championship on April 3, 2026, a match between Queens Park Rangers and Watford will take place. This is one of the London derbies, where mid-table teams of the division will clash.
Queens Park Rangers vs Watford: Team News and Expert Analysis
The Loftus Road team finished in 15th place last season with 56 points. They are a mid-table side again this year, having ended winter and started spring with four straight defeats, only beating a struggling Leicester. They then went on to thrash Portsmouth 6-1.
The Vicarage Road side finished just one point and one place ahead of their neighbors in last season’s final table. They are doing a little better now, though still quite far from the playoff zone with the final stretch approaching. They managed to beat Wrexham, and drew with Leicester.
QPR have a negative ratio: 1.41 goals scored per game and 1.56 conceded. Their neighbors average 1.28 goals scored per game and concede 1.18.
Previous Matches: Queens Park Rangers vs Watford
In 2025, the clubs exchanged home wins.
This should be not only an evenly-matched, but also an entertaining clash—we recommend betting on "over 2.0 total goals" (odds – 1.60).
Queens Park Rangers vs Watford: Key Stats and Trends
- Queens Park Rangers have lost five of their last eight matches
- 64% of QPR's matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per match is 2.97.
- Watford have lost two of their last eight games
- 62% of Watford matches end with goals from both sides and the average total goals per game is 2.46
Queens Park Rangers vs Watford: Possible Starting Line-ups
Queens Park Rangers are expected to play a 1-4-4-2 formation (possible line-up): Walsh – Norrington-Davies, Edwards, Dunne, Mbengue – Smith, Morgan, Hayden, Vale – Kone, Kolli. Injured: Barrell, Dembele, and Larkeche.
Watford are also likely to play a 1-4-4-2 formation (possible line-up): Selvik – Bola, Mfuni, Goglichidze, Abankwah – Chakvetadze, Mendy, Louza, Ince – Semedo, Kayembe. Baah, Maamma, and Wata stayed at home.
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