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Blackburn vs QPR prediction: this early-season Championship clash at Ewood Park pits two sides sitting just a point and one place apart in the table. Blackburn are fifth after a win and a draw, while QPR sit fourth having opened with a home draw against Bolton following a midweek win over Portsmouth.
Both teams have shown attacking intent early on. Blackburn have scored four in two matches but conceded three, suggesting defensive vulnerability, while QPR's solitary Championship win this season came with a clean attacking display, though their most recent outing was a goalless draw with Bolton. Blackburn's home form looks solid, having beaten Middlesbrough 2-1 last time out at Ewood Park.
Blackburn face a lengthy injury list with several first-team absentees, which could disrupt squad depth given a congested fixture schedule including a League Cup tie sandwiched before this match. QPR's own injury concerns are notable too, but their away form has been perfect so far this season.
With both sides evenly matched on points per game and combined draw rate sitting at a modest 25%, this looks like a tight contest. Slight edge goes to Blackburn on home advantage and recent scoring output, but QPR's control and away win have been quietly impressive. Expect goals at both ends, with Blackburn narrowly favored in a close encounter that could easily end level.
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2026/2027 Season
Last 10 head-to-head matchups
Recent meetings between these two sides have been competitive, with QPR winning three of the last five and Blackburn taking...
Recent meetings between these two sides have been competitive, with QPR winning three of the last five and Blackburn taking two. The most recent match in February saw QPR triumph 3-1 at home, while Blackburn's last home win against QPR came in September 2024. No single team has dominated this fixture recently, and games have regularly featured goals for both sides, hinting at another open contest at Ewood Park.
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Form Rating
6/10
Blackburn have started the season with a win and a draw, beating Middlesbrough 2-1 at...
Blackburn have started the season with a win and a draw, beating Middlesbrough 2-1 at home before drawing 2-2 away to Wolves. They're averaging two goals per game but have also conceded 1.5 per game, a sign their defense is leaking chances even in decent results. The club faces a heavy injury list, with multiple players missing through injury, which could stretch squad depth given the fixture congestion from an upcoming League Cup tie. Their home form has been strong early on, winning their only Ewood Park fixture so far. Keep an eye on the attacking players who scored freely in the season opener, as goals look likely again in this fixture.
8 of 15 in Championship
Form Rating
5.3/10
QPR have picked up four points from two competitive matches, including a 3-1 win at...
QPR have picked up four points from two competitive matches, including a 3-1 win at Portsmouth followed by a goalless draw at home to Bolton. Averaging three goals scored per game in limited Championship action, their away form has been perfect this season with a maximum return from their sole road trip. Several injury absences have been reported, though the squad has managed to remain competitive despite these setbacks. QPR's ability to win comfortably on the road suggests confidence travelling to Ewood Park, though their most recent form shows a dip in attacking output with the draw against Bolton.
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Blackburn vs QPR - Match Analysis
Both teams sit within a single place and point of each other in the early Championship table, with identical points-per-game figures. Blackburn have home advantage and solid attacking form, but their defense has looked shaky, conceding three goals in two matches. QPR boast a perfect away record so far this season. These closely matched underlying numbers make this fixture genuinely difficult to separate, supporting a competitive scoreline prediction.
Both Teams to Score looks like strong value given both sides' attacking output and defensive vulnerabilities shown early this season. Draw No Bet: Blackburn is also worth considering for those wanting to back the home side while removing draw risk. Over 2.5 Goals fits given the combined goals per game figure sits at exactly five across their opening fixtures, suggesting an open, attacking clash is likely.
Blackburn face a lengthy list of missing players through various injuries, which could impact squad depth given their busy fixture schedule including a midweek League Cup tie. QPR also have several notable absences. Both teams navigating squad issues adds unpredictability, but Blackburn's longer injury list combined with fixture congestion is a slightly greater concern heading into this home fixture.
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