Queens Park Rangers FC
Football England - EFL Championship Loftus Road Sat 28 Feb 10:00
Sheffield United FC
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  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Championship Betting Preview: QPR vs Sheffield United

QPR take on Sheffield United at Loftus Road, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 28 February.

Can Rangers Make it a Close Game?

We’ll back QPR +0.25 on the Asian Handicap and split our stake between 0 and +0.5 when they clash with Sheffield United. A victory delivers a nice payout at -133 although a draw would still mean a return.

Teams Played Out Goalless Draw Last Time

Queens Park Rangers were beaten in their last game. Away from home at St. Mary's, Southampton claimed a 5-0 win. Julien Stephan's team recorded one shot on target and had 43% possession.

Sheffield United lost when last in action. In a home game at Bramall Lane, they were beaten 2-1 by Coventry City. The Steel City side enjoyed 63% possession and recorded four shots on goal, while Harrison Burrows found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

United have avoided defeat against QPR in the past four meetings, with their last encounter ending in a 0-0 draw at Bramall Lane. The past 8 H2H matches have resulted in four United wins, three draws and one QPR success.

Championship G W D L GF GA GD GD P
11 QPR logo QPR 42 16 10 16 58 63 -5 58:63 58
17 Sheffield Utd logo Sheffield Utd 42 16 6 20 59 59 0 59:59 54
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QPR – Last 10 League Games

QPR have 3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 12.1 attempts. The West London outfit have averaged 45.6% possession and 5.1 corners per match, conceding 1.5 goals and 4.2 corners from 4.1 shots on goal and 10.5 attempts.

Top scorers are Richard Kone and Rayan Kolli on 2 goals, while Daniel Bennie has racked up 1. Nicolas Madsen is the top assists maker on 3.

Sheffield United – Last 10 League Games

United have won 5, lost 4 and drawn 1, with an average of 4.4 shots on goal, 13.6 attempts and 1.5 goals. The Blades average 50.3% possession, 6.4 corners awarded and 5.9 corners against, while 1.1 goals have been conceded from 12.3 attempts and 4.4 shots on goal.

Andre Brooks is top of the team’s scoring charts with 4, Patrick Bamford has 3, with Harrison Burrows and Callum O'Hare both on 2. Gustavo Hamer has managed 7 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

QPR confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Joe Walsh (GK), Ronnie Edwards, Jimmy Dunne, Jake Clarke-Salter, Esquerdinha, Harvey Vale, Kieran Morgan, Jonathan Varane, Koki Saito, Daniel Bennie, Richard Kone.

Sheffield United confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Adam Davies (GK), Ki-Jana Hoever, Japhet Tanganga, Tyler Bindon, Harrison Burrows, Tahith Chong, Sydie Peck, Jairo Riedewald, Callum O'Hare, Thomas Cannon, Tyrese Campbell.

QPR vs Sheffield United Prediction & Betting Tips

Get the full betting picture for QPR vs Sheffield United, including a key match prediction, our correct score selection, best corners advice, top player prop picks and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

QPR look capable of winning this Championship encounter and we’ll take them on the Asian Handicap. Back them at -133 with a +0.25 goal start, with confidence high that they can perform well.

A good deal of research goes into our football betting tips. We start by studying the latest form and getting a handle on injuries. The key Championship stats can then be used as the missing piece of the jigsaw.

Key QPR vs Sheffield United league stats:

  • The +0.25 line has been covered by QPR in 13 of their last 20 games.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by QPR in 6 of their last 10 games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by United in 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by United in 12 of their last 20 games on the road.
QPR +0.25 Probability

The best bookies are estimating that there is a 57.1% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, we think that the probability sits between 60-65% taking all factors into consideration. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

QPR QPR logo 1 - 0 Sheffield United logo Sheffield United

We’re predicting QPR to land a 1-0 victory and this is available at +750. The correct score betting option provides plenty of fun and entertainment.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Rayan Kolli to Score +290 BetMGM logo

Rayan Kolli (QPR) has netted two goals in his past four Championship home games. He looks like an attractive wager to be on the scoresheet and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer selection at odds of +290.

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Corners Prediction

QPR Over 4.5 Corners -149 BetMGM logo

QPR have covered the 4.5 corners line in five consecutive home games, with United conceding over 4.5 corners in their past seven away matches. There’s a chance to go over the QPR Team Corners line and we’re confident this will happen, with odds of -149 on offer.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
QPR Logo QPR
Total
9.30 5.10 4.20
Home
9.30 6.40 2.90
Away
10.90 4.10 6.80
Sheffield United Logo Sheffield United
Total
12.30 6.40 5.90
Home
10.90 6.70 4.20
Away
13.30 6.60 6.70
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap QPR +0.25 -133
Total Goals Under 2.5 +104
Team Corners QPR Over 4.5 -149

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QPR vs Sheffield United Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Game Could Go Right to the Wire According to the Bookies

Sheffield United are forecasted to be the most likely winner in this Championship encounter. The +106 for them coming out on top suggests a 49% probability based on their latest betting odds. Queens Park Rangers are trading at a bigger price than their opponents and the outsiders can be backed at +245.

For those wanting to reduce their risk, United are -200 on the Draw No Bet market. This means a refund if the game ends level, with QPR being priced up at +145 with the same money back guarantee.

You can land odds which are similar whether you’re betting Over or Under 2.5 Goals. For those expecting both sides to find the net, Both Teams to Score Yes is available at -152.

The top football betting sites definitely give customers lots of choice. When it comes to Championship games, choose from hundreds of markets until you find the most attractive odds.

Patrick Bamford Top of First Goalscorer List

Patrick Bamford is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +480, while you can get similar odds if you want him to score the last goal.

Player Goals
Patrick Bamford (United)
First
+190
Anytime
+480
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Tyrese Campbell (United)
First
+220
Anytime
+550
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Danny Ings (United)
First
+250
Anytime
+600
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Richard Kone (QPR)
First
+260
Anytime
+650
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Last Ten QPR Home Encounters Have Seen Six Wins

QPR have clocked up six wins and four losses in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 2.20 goals per match and conceding 1.60.

United have five defeats, four wins and one draw in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 1.60.

In the last meeting at Loftus Road, United defeated QPR by a 2-1 scoreline. Aside from one draw, United have dominated the previous 3 H2H matches at Loftus Road with two wins.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
QPR logo QPR Home Stats 6-0-4 3.80 2.20 1.60 10 0 9 1
Sheffield United logo Sheffield United Away Stats 4-1-5 3.00 1.40 1.60 5 5 5 5
  • W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
  • G = Avg. Goals
  • GF = Avg. Goals For
  • GA = Avg. Goals Against
  • O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
  • U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
  • B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
  • B-No = Matches BTTS No
Team Stats
QPR logo QPR League Stats
Sheffield United logo Sheffield United League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

QPR vs Sheffield United Lineups & Team News

Before making your bets, take a look at the QPR vs United team news. We’ll have the predicted and confirmed Championship lineups for you plus all the latest on player injuries.

QPR Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Sheffield United Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

QPR Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

13 Joe Walsh
37 Ronnie Edwards 3 Jimmy Dunne 6 Jake Clarke-Salter 28 Esquerdinha
20 Harvey Vale 21 Kieran Morgan 40 Jonathan Varane 14 Koki Saito
23 Daniel Bennie 22 Richard Kone
17 Adam Davies
12 Ki-Jana Hoever 2 Japhet Tanganga 6 Tyler Bindon 14 Harrison Burrows
24 Tahith Chong 42 Sydie Peck 44 Jairo Riedewald 10 Callum O'Hare
7 Thomas Cannon 23 Tyrese Campbell

Sheffield United Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

QPR Substitutes

  • 2Kealey Adamson
  • 5Steve Cook
  • 11Paul Smyth
  • 15Isaac Hayden
  • 25Jaylan Pearman
  • 26Rayan Kolli
  • 27Amadou Salif Mbengue
  • 29Ben Hamer
  • 30Tylon Smith

Sheffield United Substitutes

  • 4Ollie Arblaster
  • 5Leo Hjelde
  • 8Gustavo Hamer
  • 11Andre Brooks
  • 25Mark McGuinness
  • 31Luke Faxon
  • 38Femi Seriki
  • 45Patrick Bamford
  • 48Joe Rothwell

Previous QPR Lineups

24 Feb Championship
Southampton 5-0 QPR
21 Feb Championship
Hull 1-3 QPR
14 Feb Championship
QPR 1-3 Blackburn
06 Feb Championship
Charlton 0-0 QPR
31 Jan Championship
QPR 2-1 Coventry
24 Jan Championship
QPR 2-3 Wrexham

Previous Sheffield United Lineups

25 Feb Championship
Sheffield Utd 1-2 Coventry
22 Feb Championship
Sheffield Utd 2-1 Sheffield Wed
14 Feb Championship
Portsmouth 0-1 Sheffield Utd
09 Feb Championship
Sheffield Utd 1-2 Middlesbrough
03 Feb Championship
Sheffield Utd 3-1 Oxford
31 Jan Championship
Millwall 1-1 Sheffield Utd

Injuries & Suspensions

QPR Injury Table
Type Name Info
Nicolas Madsen Hamstring
Justin Obikwu Muscle
Karamoko Dembele Knee
Ilias Chair Muscle
Murphy Cooper Groin
Ziyad Larkeche Cruciate ligame
Sheffield United Injury Table
Type Name Info
Louie Marsh Thigh
Sam McCallum Other
Michael Cooper Muscle
Team Squads

QPR Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Julien Stephan

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Jimmy Dunne 3 D 32 2851 32 0 3 3 4 0
Nicolas Madsen 24 M 34 2789 32 2 3 6 1 0
Richard Kone 22 F 32 2434 28 5 7 2 4 0
Amadou Salif Mbengue 27 D 30 2329 26 5 2 0 10 1
Rhys Norrington-Davies 18 D 28 2109 24 8 0 0 6 0

Sheffield United Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Chris Wilder

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Michael Cooper 1 G 34 3015 34 0 0 0 0 0
Japhet Tanganga 2 D 30 2654 30 0 1 0 6 1
Callum O'Hare 10 M 34 2639 31 3 7 6 2 0
Sydie Peck 42 M 28 2370 26 2 4 2 5 0
Femi Seriki 38 D 28 1944 21 9 1 4 4 0
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Championship Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Coventry 42 25 10 7 84:42 85
2 Ipswich 40 21 12 7 71:40 75
3 Millwall 42 21 10 11 56:47 73
4 Middlesbrough 42 20 12 10 62:42 72
5 Southampton 41 19 12 10 70:50 69
6 Hull 42 20 8 14 64:60 68
7 Wrexham 42 17 13 12 63:60 64
8 Derby 42 18 9 15 61:53 63
9 Norwich 42 17 7 18 55:50 58
10 Bristol City 42 16 10 16 52:51 58
11 QPR 42 16 10 16 58:63 58
12 Watford 42 14 15 13 52:51 57
13 Preston 42 14 15 13 50:53 57
14 Swansea 42 16 9 17 50:54 57
15 Birmingham 42 15 11 16 51:52 56
16 Stoke 42 15 10 17 49:46 55
17 Sheffield Utd 42 16 6 20 59:59 54
18 Charlton 42 12 13 17 39:51 49
19 Blackburn 42 12 12 18 38:50 48
20 West Brom 42 11 13 18 42:56 46
21 Portsmouth 41 11 12 18 41:57 45
22 Oxford 42 10 14 18 41:54 44
23 Leicester 42 11 14 17 54:64 41
24 Sheffield Wed 42 1 11 30 25:82 -4
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Coventry 21 15 4 2 43:17 49
2 Ipswich 21 13 7 1 38:15 46
3 Southampton 20 11 6 3 31:15 39
4 Birmingham 21 10 8 3 35:20 38
5 Watford 21 10 7 4 30:21 37
6 Middlesbrough 21 10 6 5 28:17 36
7 Swansea 21 10 6 5 30:24 36
8 Millwall 21 11 3 7 29:25 36
9 Hull 21 10 4 7 32:32 34
10 Stoke 21 9 6 6 32:22 33
11 QPR 21 10 3 8 37:32 33
12 Derby 21 9 6 6 29:25 33
13 Wrexham 21 9 6 6 37:35 33
14 Sheffield Utd 21 9 4 8 35:27 31
15 Preston 21 8 7 6 27:25 31
16 West Brom 21 7 9 5 25:25 30
17 Bristol City 21 8 4 9 29:27 28
18 Charlton 21 8 4 9 20:23 28
19 Norwich 21 8 2 11 24:26 26
20 Leicester 21 7 5 9 28:31 26
21 Oxford 21 6 8 7 20:25 26
22 Portsmouth 20 6 5 9 21:22 23
23 Blackburn 21 4 8 9 18:25 20
24 Sheffield Wed 21 0 6 15 11:42 6