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Queens Park Rangers FC v Norwich City FC
Loftus Road
Championship Matchday 19
07-12-2024 15:00
QPR Form
Norwich Form
Date: 07/12/24
Kick-off time: 15:00
Venue: Loftus Road Stadium
The Championship returns with an intriguing clash as Queens Park Rangers host Norwich City at Loftus Road Stadium in London on Saturday, 7th December, with kick-off scheduled for 15:00. Martí Cifuentes Corvillo’s QPR side faces the challenge of overcoming their dismal form, while Johannes Hoff Thorup’s Norwich City aim to capitalise on recent attacking prowess to secure vital points in their pursuit of a playoff position. This Queens Park Rangers vs Norwich City preview examines form, statistics, and betting tips for this Championship encounter.
When analysing this Queens Park Rangers vs Norwich City betting tips, the contrasting fortunes of both teams come to the fore.
QPR’s struggles in front of goal and defensive vulnerabilities are evident, especially against higher-placed opposition. With no wins in nine consecutive home games, they face an uphill task against a Norwich City side with a superior attacking record.
Norwich’s recent performances, including a 4-2 victory over Luton Town, highlight their attacking depth, with players like Ante Crnac and Borja Sainz in fine form. Despite a shaky away record of five winless games, Norwich remain favourites to edge this fixture.
A Queens Park Rangers vs Norwich City prediction leans towards a low-scoring affair. QPR’s inability to break down resilient defences and Norwich’s inconsistencies on the road suggest a cautious start.
That said, Norwich’s recent goal-scoring spree and QPR’s frailty in defence could lead to decisive moments favouring the visitors. Expect Norwich’s midfield trio to control possession, creating opportunities for their clinical forwards.
Match Prediction: Norwich City to win. Bet with bet365.
For Queens Park Rangers vs Norwich City score prediction, historical head-to-head data shows Norwich dominating this fixture. QPR’s 2-2 draw in their last meeting was a rare high-scoring encounter, but with their current form, a repeat seems unlikely.
Norwich’s defensive structure should handle QPR’s limited attacking threats, while the visitors are capable of snatching a narrow victory through counter-attacks. Our predicted scoreline is 1-0 to Norwich City.
Correct Score Prediction: 1-0 to Norwich City. Bet with bet365.
Exploring Queens Park Rangers vs Norwich City Over/Under goals prediction, recent statistics suggest that under 2.5 goals is a safer bet. QPR have managed to score only four goals across their last six matches, averaging less than one goal per game. Similarly, Norwich’s away fixtures this season have averaged just 1.1 goals scored per game, which underscores their inconsistency on the road. Based on these trends, the recommended bet for this match is under 2.5 goals.
Over/Under Prediction: Under 2.5 Goals. Bet with bet365.
A Queens Park Rangers vs Norwich City Bet Builder tip provides an opportunity to combine multiple markets for higher odds. Norwich’s Ante Crnac, who recently scored a brace against Luton Town, is in excellent form and a strong contender to find the back of the net in this match. Another candidate for an anytime goalscorer is Borja Sainz as Norwich’s top scorer this season with a whopping 15 goals so far. For an effective bet builder, we suggest combining the following: Norwich City to win, under 2.5 goals, and Borja Sainz to score anytime.
Bet Builder Tip: Norwich City to win, under 2.5 goals, and Borja Sainz to score anytime. Bet with bet365.
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