West Brom vs QPR: Baggies to edge it in Championship clash

West Bromwich Albion host Queens Park Rangers in a Championship encounter, with both sides looking to improve their recent form. Examining the recent form of both teams, the analysis reveals some insights. West Brom has struggled, managing only one win in their last five matches. Their recent home defeat to Bristol City and away loss to Hull City are concerning. However, a win against Sheffield United offers a glimpse of their potential. QPR's form has been mixed, with a recent victory against Leicester City being a high point, yet they have suffered losses against Middlesbrough and West Brom. Analyzing the match data also shows that both teams have a number of injured players that could impact the outcome. West Brom has six listed injuries and QPR has a similar number with six players also sidelined. This could lead to a less settled team and potentially impact on the match. Looking at the match odds, West Brom is the favorite at 2.1 to win, while a draw is at 3.40 and QPR at 3.50. The Asian Handicap favors West Brom at -0.25, with odds of 0.80. The over/under line is set at 2.25 goals, with odds of 0.88 for over and 0.98 for under. My analysis suggests that West Brom will secure a win in this match. They have shown glimpses of their ability to score, and despite recent struggles, the home advantage and favorable odds support a victory. QPR, while capable of causing an upset, appears less consistent. Their mixed results and a relatively higher away win odds suggest they might find it difficult to overcome West Brom. Furthermore, I predict under 2.5 goals in the match. Considering the injury situation of both teams, there might be fewer goals scored. Given the recent form of both teams, and the injury situation, I anticipate a closely contested match with West Brom ultimately prevailing.