QPR and Ipswich Town are set to face off in an EFL Championship round 13 clash at Loftus Road on Saturday. Both teams will be aiming to secure three points in this highly anticipated matchup.
In their previous outing, QPR suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat against Derby County, with Carlton Morris scoring the only goal of the game in the 10th minute. Ipswich, on the other hand, clinched a 1-0 victory over West Brom, courtesy of a late goal from Jack Clarke in the 83rd minute.
Currently, Ipswich sits in 12th place in the standings with 16 points from 11 games, while QPR is in ninth place with 18 points to their name.
This will be the 82nd meeting between the two sides, with Ipswich holding a slight edge with 31 wins compared to QPR’s 30 victories. The last encounter between the two teams ended in a goalless draw in December 2023.
In their last five head-to-head matchups, one team has failed to score in four games, with most matches seeing less than three goals. QPR has been involved in close contests recently, with their last five games decided by a one-goal margin.
Ipswich has struggled on the road, picking up just two points from four away matches, making them the second-worst away team in the league.
In terms of prediction, QPR has performed better away from home this season, while Ipswich has struggled on their travels. With both teams aiming for a spot in the playoffs, a draw in a low-scoring affair seems like a likely outcome.
Prediction: QPR 1-1 Ipswich
Betting Tips:
1. Result: Draw
2. Both teams to score
3. Over 1.5 goals
In conclusion, the upcoming clash between QPR and Ipswich promises to be an exciting encounter with both teams eager to secure a positive result. The battle for three points will be intense, and fans can expect a closely contested match at Loftus Road.
