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West Brom
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West Brom vs QPR at The Hawthorns pits two Championship sides both unbeaten in four of their last five outings against each other in a promising early-season clash.
West Brom have won three of five, including a comfortable home win over Watford and a solid draw against Charlton, though a 3-1 defeat at Middlesbrough exposed some defensive fragility. Their home record this term is strong, with two wins and a draw from three at The Hawthorns.
QPR arrive with an identical points-per-game return, built on a tighter defense that has conceded fewer goals per game than West Brom. However, a home loss to Middlesbrough last time out and two players sidelined through injury take some gloss off their away trip.
West Brom's superior home form and slightly sharper attack make them deserved favorites, and the bookmaker consensus backs that view clearly. Expect a competitive match with goals at both ends, but West Brom's edge at The Hawthorns should be enough to see them home in this Championship preview.
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2026/2027 Season
Last 10 head-to-head matchups
West Brom have the better recent record in this fixture, winning two of the last three meetings since December 2025,...
West Brom have the better recent record in this fixture, winning two of the last three meetings since December 2025, including a 2-1 home victory. QPR did claim a 3-1 away win in their most recent trip to The Hawthorns' reverse fixture in December 2025. Games between these two have been fairly open, with goals flowing in most recent encounters, suggesting another entertaining clash is likely on Saturday.
Last 15 matches across all competitionsChampionship matches highlighted
9 of 15 in Championship
Form Rating
7.3/10
West Brom have won three of their last five matches, scoring eight and conceding six...
West Brom have won three of their last five matches, scoring eight and conceding six along the way. Wins over Burnley and Watford show attacking sharpness, but the 3-1 loss at Middlesbrough highlights lingering defensive issues away from home. At The Hawthorns specifically, they've been excellent, winning two and drawing one of three games. Midfielder Mikey Johnston is a significant absence with a broken leg, denying the manager an attacking outlet. Their home form and goal-scoring output make them the team to watch heading into this fixture.
8 of 15 in Championship
Form Rating
6/10
QPR have matched West Brom's points-per-game return, winning three of five with a notably tighter...
QPR have matched West Brom's points-per-game return, winning three of five with a notably tighter defense, conceding under a goal per game on average. Away form has been perfect this season with two wins from two, though their most recent outing ended in a home defeat to Middlesbrough. Injuries to Dembele and Kemper are a concern for the trip to the Hawthorns. Their disciplined defensive setup and strong travel record make them a tricky, if slightly underestimated, away side.
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West Brom vs QPR - Match Analysis
West Brom's home record this season is outstanding, with two wins and a draw from three matches at The Hawthorns. Combined with a slightly better goals-scored rate and bookmaker consensus giving them 48.6% versus QPR's 25.5%, the data points clearly toward a home win. Their recent 2-1 head-to-head victory over QPR in December adds further confidence to this pick.
Draw No Bet: West Brom is a sensible hedge, protecting against a draw while still backing the home side's edge. Over 2.5 Goals also stands out given the combined 3.0 goals per game average across both squads this season. Both markets offer solid value alongside the primary West Brom win prediction for bettors seeking safer or higher-probability alternatives.
QPR concede under a goal per game on average, the best defensive record between the two sides, which explains why they're not complete outsiders despite trailing in market probability. Their perfect away record this season adds intrigue, but a home defeat to Middlesbrough last time out and two injury absences temper expectations for an upset at The Hawthorns.
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