West Brom vs QPR

West Brom come into this on the back of a mixed run of form, having taken 7 points from their last 5 matches. They have scored freely averaging 1.6 goals per game, while conceding 1.6.

Switching attention to QPR, their form tells a rather different story. The numbers tell a clear story for QPR: 3 wins, 1 draws and 1 losses in their last 5 outings, worth 10 points — an excellent return. Averaging 1.4 goals scored per game, QPR's attack has done enough to compete; at the other end, 0.8 goals per game have gone in. Goalless afternoons have been a recurring issue for QPR, who have failed to score 2 times recently — breaking that habit will be crucial. History between these two shows 4 home wins, 1 away wins and 1 draws from 6 meetings. The fixture has averaged 3.0 goals per meeting, with goals rarely in short supply.

The form figures point toward goals. With both teams averaging above a goal a game, neither defence looks built to silence the other's attack — a lively, multi-goal afternoon feels on the cards. With nothing substantive separating these two on paper, a draw would surprise no one — but neither will either side be content with sharing the points. The first goal, again, looks decisive.

This is a closely contested fixture, with the data suggesting a draw (24%) is the most likely outcome. The predicted scoreline of 2-2 reflects the evenly matched nature of the contest. Confidence here is modest at 35%, reflecting just how hard this fixture is to call. Kick-off in the Championship awaits.