Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Championship match.
Blackburn Rovers continue their unbeaten run but failed to score for the first time, while Queens Park Rangers keep collecting draws.
Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn Rovers haven't managed to win away, but they've had no issues securing victories at home ground. So, can we just end the analysis here and bet on a Blackburn Rovers win? Not quite, especially against Queens Park Rangers. We'll explain further, but let's first delve into the "Preston North End phenomenon," where they became the first team to keep a clean sheet against such a potent attacking side. Strangely, the home side’s defence improved following a red card in the 42nd minute. They started to play more focused. Before the red card, Blackburn Rovers were creating limited chances, but after halftime, the quality of their opportunities worsened. Their three shots before and after the red card had xG values of 0.73 and 0.10, respectively. Preston North End were penned back significantly (36-64 % possession after halftime).
Queens Park Rangers
If there’s no red card, Queens Park Rangers do not intend to sit back defensively. In their last away game against Sheffield Wednesday (1:1), QPR matched their opponents with 13 shots, and their chance quality was even higher (1.28-0.72 xG). In all their away matches, including the Carabao Cup, the team has scored, and in three out of four of those games, they've netted twice.
Blackburn Rovers vs Queens Park Rangers Prediction
Blackburn Rovers' players love to attack and score, averaging two goals in the Championship, which means their opponents will also get chances. It’s almost certain that both teams will score.
