Projected Lineups
Queens Park Rangers
G: J. Walsh
D: J. Dunne
D: S. Cook
D: K. Paal
D: J. Clarke-Salter
M: S. Field
M: N. Madsen
M: L. Andersen
M: J. Colback
A: K. Dembélé
A: M. Frey
Coventry City
G: O. Dovin
D: M. van Ewijk
D: J. Bidwell
D: B. Thomas
D: L. Kitching
M: J. Rudoni
M: J. Eccles
M: T. Sakamoto
M: V. Torp
A: H. Wright
A: E. Simms
Get ready for an evening of thrilling football as Queens Park Rangers goes head to head with Coventry City in the much anticipated England Championship league match. The game is scheduled for this Tuesday, October 22 at the iconic Matrade Loftus Road stadium in London at 19:00 (UTC). With a temperature of 54 degrees (F) and a forecast of Partly Cloudy weather, the conditions are perfect for an intense showdown between these two fierce rivals. As a friendly reminder, in their last Championship encounter on May 04, Queens Park Rangers emerged victorious with a stunning 1-2 win. Can they maintain their winning streak or will Coventry City come back with a vengeance? Let the countdown begin!
Despite their recent struggles at home, Queens Park Rangers has shown a consistent attacking mindset at Matrade Loftus Road with 5 goals in their last 5 home matches. However, their upcoming match will present a challenge as they will be without key players such as I. Chair, J. Clarke-Salter, J. Colback, and L. Morrison due to injuries. In their last encounter, Queens Park Rangers suffered a 0-2 defeat against Derby County in the Championship. On a positive note, M. Frey is fit and has scored 3 goals so far in the tournament. In matches against similar opponents, Queens Park Rangers has been dominant with 1 win, 0 draws, and 0 losses, scoring an impressive average of 2.0 goals while conceding just 1.0. Will they continue their winning streak against equally ranked teams? Only time will tell.
Recent performances have left Coventry City in a precarious situation, with 2 losses and 2 draws in their last 5 away matches. Their goal-scoring abilities have also been lacking on the road, with a meager 3 goals in their last 5 away games. The absence of key players J. Allen, R. Borges Rodrigues, and T. Sakamoto due to injury only adds to their challenges. Currently ranked 20th, the team has managed to secure a mere 8 points from their 9 matches, with 2 wins, 2 draws, and 5 losses. However, goalkeeper O. Dovin has been a shining star for the team, displaying exceptional skills in front of goal and keeping opposing strikers at bay in 5 out of 8 away games this season.
In the past 8 matches, the fierce competition between Queens Park Rangers and Coventry City has resulted in an average total of 3.12 thrilling goals. However, throughout their 62 encounters, Queens Park Rangers has emerged victorious 26 times, while Coventry City has claimed victory 23 times, leaving 13 nail-biting draws in their wake. This long-standing rivalry has undoubtedly created a palpable anticipation for their upcoming clash, as both teams strive to add another win to their respective records.
Get ready for an epic showdown as two of England's finest football clubs, Queens Park Rangers and Coventry City, battle it out on the pitch. These two teams are not only fierce competitors, but they also happen to be close neighbors, with just 86 miles separating them. This close proximity all but guarantees a heated and intense match as the local rivals go head to head. Brace yourself for an exhilarating display of skill and passion as these two clubs fight for the ultimate victory. It's a clash that you won't want to miss!
Prediction
Market: Handicap
Prediction: Away -0.25
Average Odds: 2.1