Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Championship match.
Leeds United secured a crucial victory in the previous round, capitalising on slip-ups from their main rivals. With a promotion push in full swing, anything less than three points against Queens Park Rangers could undo their progress.
Queens Park Rangers
Queens Park Rangers are in dire form, having lost four consecutive matches. However, three of those defeats came away from home, and their last match at Loftus Road saw them put up a fight against Sheffield United, only conceding from a penalty (1:2). The hosts will likely sit deep and allow Leeds to dominate possession, hoping to hit back after the break. The key question is: how effective will they be? Against Sheffield United, 16 shots produced just four on target, and their only goal came from the penalty spot.
Leeds United
Leeds United did more than just win against Millwall in the previous round—they scored twice, something very few Championship teams have managed against Millwall this season. They benefited from an early own goal, but quickly asserted their dominance, scoring twice with just 0.90 xG. Their away form, however, has been mixed: they suffered a shock 0:1 defeat at Portsmouth, but before that, they put seven goals past Watford (4:0) and Sheffield United (3:1).
Queens Park Rangers vs Leeds United Prediction
The defeat to Portsmouth was more of an anomaly, with they proving to be a bogey team for Leeds United this season. Meanwhile, Queens Park Rangers’s home form remains underwhelming, with only seven wins from 18 matches. Leeds are determined to secure promotion as soon as possible, and they should be too strong for the struggling hosts.
