West Bromwich Albion's home form has been solid, with only two losses so far this season. Despite a recent 1-2 defeat to Bristol City, their home advantage remains a significant factor. They typically employ a balanced 4-2-3-1 formation, maintaining mid-table rankings for both ball possession and defensive efficiency. However, key absences, including the suspended Mowatt and injuries to Jed Wallace and two others, will impact their midfield organisation and wing play. The return of Grant, their main striker, and his 68% success rate in aerial duels, could be crucial. Queens Park Rangers have shown decent form lately, securing three wins, one draw, and one loss in their last five matches. They recently thrashed Leicester City 4-1 at home. They favour a 4-3-3 attacking formation with a focus on counter-attacks. However, their away form has been poor, winless in their last three away games. They are also facing a major injury crisis, with six key players sidelined, including their midfield trio. Furthermore, goalkeeper Joe Walsh and defender Taylor Smith are suspended, potentially weakening their midfield control and defensive stability. West Bromwich Albion currently sits 16th in the league, with a solid home record (unbeaten in five of their last six home games), but their recent form has been inconsistent (four losses in their last five matches). They also have a vacancy in their central defensive position. Queens Park Rangers are in 9th place (one point away from the play-off spots), showing clear ambition and strong attacking performances (11 goals in the last five games). However, they have suffered consecutive away losses and their defense has shown vulnerabilities (conceding nine goals in the same period, with an average of 1.5 goals per away game), with potential concerns about their physical fitness. This match will require West Bromwich Albion to leverage their control of the game while addressing defensive gaps. Queens Park Rangers need to improve their away game efficiency to replicate the success of their counter-attacks from last season. The betting market has adjusted the goal total from 2.5 to 2.25, reflecting the current team situations. Defensive vulnerabilities are limiting offensive output. Although West Bromwich Albion holds the advantage in possession (54%), their offensive conversion rate is only 12.3%, and the absence of a key central defender will likely lead to a more conservative tactical approach. Queens Park Rangers' away attack is weak, and their counter-attacks are hampered by fitness issues. A cautious approach suggests a prediction of under 2.25 goals for the match.