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Watford take on QPR in the 18th round of games in the EFL Championship on Saturday. The two sides are in opposite halves of the standings.
Tom Cleverley's Watford are coming off a 1-0 home win over Bristol City in midweek. Ryan Andrews scored the only goal of the game eight minutes into the second period. Following the win, the Hornets are fifth in the standings, with 29 points from 17 games, winning nine.
Meanwhile, Marti Cifuentes' QPR are fresh off a 2-0 win at Cardiff City in midweek in their previous outing. Zan Celar scored either side of the break as the Hoops won for only the second time this season. Nevertheless, Cifuentes' side remain in the relegation zone - in 23rd place - two points above rock-bottom Portsmouth, who have two games in hand.
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On that note, here's a look at the head-to-head stats and key numbers, match prediction, and betting tips for the Watford-QPR Championship clash at Vicarage Road.
Watford vs QPR head-to-head stats and key numbers
- In 117 meetings across competitions, QPR lead Watford 53-35, with the Hornets winning their last clash 2-1 away in the Championship in January this year.
- QPR have three wins and two defeats in their last five meetings in the fixture, losing the last two, with all the clashes coming in the Championship.
- Watford have won their last five home games, all in the Championship, scoring seven goals and conceding twice, keeping three straight clean sheets.
- The Hoops have one win in their last five road outings - all in the Championship - losing thrice.
- Form guide (last five games across competitions, most recent result first): Watford: W-D-W-L-W; QPR: W-D-L-L-D
Watford vs QPR prediction
The two sides have had markedly different campaigns, with QPR's latest win snapping a 12-game winless league run, losing six. While Watford have lost five times in that period, they have also had six wins.
In terms of the head-to-head record, QPR hold a distinct advantage, but the Hornets have won the last two games in the fixture. Moreover, Watford have the best home record in the Championship this season - going unbeaten and winning seven of eight games.
Considering that, and the Hoops' overall struggles this season, we expect Cleverley's side to take a comfortable win.
Prediction: Watford 2-0 QPR
Watford vs QPR betting tips
Tip-1: Watford to win
Tip-2: Watford to keep a clean sheet: Yes (They haven't conceded in their last three home games.)
Tip-3: Over 1.5 goals: Yes (Five of their last six meetings have had at least two goals.)
