QPR
€47.58m
Sheffield Wed
€20.90m
Preview
The QPR vs Sheffield Wed prediction for the Championship’s 26th matchday is shaping up to be one of the more intriguing fixtures of early 2026. With Queens Park Rangers looking to keep their playoff hopes alive and Sheffield Wednesday desperate for points at the bottom, all eyes will be on Loftus Road this Sunday at 12:00 GMT. Let’s break down the teams, tactics, and betting odds before diving into what our AI expects from this encounter.
Queens Park Rangers, currently nestled in mid-table, have been a mixed bag this season. With 28 to 35 points depending on your source, they’re hovering around 9th or 10th place. Julien Stéphan, at the helm since the summer, has been vocal about the importance of mentality and attention to detail. Despite a recent 2-1 loss at West Brom and a 1-1 draw with Portsmouth, QPR’s 4-1 home win over Leicester showcased their attacking intent.
Injuries, however, are piling up for the home side. Key players like Jake Clarke-Salter, Ilias Chair, and Ziyad Larkeche are sidelined, with several others nursing knocks or muscle strains. Even so, Stéphan’s philosophy remains clear: positive football, pressing high, and making the most of their attacking strengths. With 25 goals scored and 29 conceded, QPR’s matches are rarely dull, but defensive lapses have cost them points.
Sheffield Wednesday, meanwhile, are enduring a torrid campaign. Rooted to the bottom with just 8 points, Henrik Pedersen’s men have managed only one win all season. Their recent form—three draws and two losses in the last five—reflects a team struggling for confidence and consistency. Injuries haven’t helped, with a lengthy list of absentees including Iké Ugbo and Max Lowe, while Yan Valery and S. Fusire are away on international duty.
Tactically, Wednesday have tried to shore things up with a 3-5-2, aiming for solidity at the back and width in midfield. But with only 14 goals scored and 37 conceded, both ends of the pitch have been problematic. Their away record—one win in ten—offers little encouragement for the traveling fans.
The betting odds are firmly in QPR’s favor for this match. A home win is priced at 1.4, with a draw at 5.1 and a Sheffield Wednesday victory a distant 9.5. According to NerdyTips, the best tip for the 1x2 market is a home win (1), with a trust level of 5.2 out of 10. This aligns with our AI’s recommendation, which also suggests QPR will take the three points.
For those looking at total goals, the over 2.5 market is tipped at 1.71, though the trust level is a modest 3.3. Our AI model predicts a 3:0 final score in favor of QPR, with a 1:0 lead at halftime. The numbers also suggest QPR will dominate possession (57%), take twice as many shots (14 vs. 7), and win more corners (6 vs. 3). Sheffield Wednesday are expected to muster just one shot on target.
In summary, our QPR vs Sheffield Wed prediction is a confident nod to the hosts. While upsets are always possible in the Championship, all indicators—from squad value to recent form and AI projections—suggest QPR should claim a comfortable victory at Loftus Road.
The QPR vs Sheffield Wed prediction for the Championship’s 26th matchday is shaping up to be one of the more intriguing fixtures of early 2026. With Queens Park Rangers looking to keep their playoff hopes alive and Sheffield Wednesday desperate for points at the bottom, all eyes will be on Loftus Road this Sunday at 12:00 GMT. Let’s break down the teams, tactics, and betting odds before diving into what our AI expects from this encounter.
Queens Park Rangers, currently nestled in mid-table, have been a mixed bag this season. With 28 to 35 points depending on your source, they’re hovering around 9th or 10th place. Julien Stéphan, at the helm since the summer, has been vocal about the importance of mentality and attention to detail. Despite a recent 2-1 loss at West Brom and a 1-1 draw with Portsmouth, QPR’s 4-1 home win over Leicester showcased their attacking intent.
Injuries, however, are piling up for the home side. Key players like Jake Clarke-Salter, Ilias Chair, and Ziyad Larkeche are sidelined, with several others nursing knocks or muscle strains. Even so, Stéphan’s philosophy remains clear: positive football, pressing high, and making the most of their attacking strengths. With 25 goals scored and 29 conceded, QPR’s matches are rarely dull, but defensive lapses have cost them points.
Sheffield Wednesday, meanwhile, are enduring a torrid campaign. Rooted to the bottom with just 8 points, Henrik Pedersen’s men have managed only one win all season. Their recent form—three draws and two losses in the last five—reflects a team struggling for confidence and consistency. Injuries haven’t helped, with a lengthy list of absentees including Iké Ugbo and Max Lowe, while Yan Valery and S. Fusire are away on international duty.
Tactically, Wednesday have tried to shore things up with a 3-5-2, aiming for solidity at the back and width in midfield. But with only 14 goals scored and 37 conceded, both ends of the pitch have been problematic. Their away record—one win in ten—offers little encouragement for the traveling fans.
The betting odds are firmly in QPR’s favor for this match. A home win is priced at 1.4, with a draw at 5.1 and a Sheffield Wednesday victory a distant 9.5. According to NerdyTips, the best tip for the 1x2 market is a home win (1), with a trust level of 5.2 out of 10. This aligns with our AI’s recommendation, which also suggests QPR will take the three points.
For those looking at total goals, the over 2.5 market is tipped at 1.71, though the trust level is a modest 3.3. Our AI model predicts a 3:0 final score in favor of QPR, with a 1:0 lead at halftime. The numbers also suggest QPR will dominate possession (57%), take twice as many shots (14 vs. 7), and win more corners (6 vs. 3). Sheffield Wednesday are expected to muster just one shot on target.
In summary, our QPR vs Sheffield Wed prediction is a confident nod to the hosts. While upsets are always possible in the Championship, all indicators—from squad value to recent form and AI projections—suggest QPR should claim a comfortable victory at Loftus Road.
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QPR can be tired due to frequent matches
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QPR is expected to win with odds of -2501 -250
QPR is expected to win with odds of -250Over 2.5 -128
At least 3 goals will be scored in the matchNo -137
At least one team is not expected to score1X&O1.5 -286
Home win/draw and over 1.5 goals
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Sheffield Wed |
27-Sep-25
1:1
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QPR |
25-Jan-25
0:2
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Sheffield Wed |
14-Sep-24
1:1
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QPR |
06-Apr-24
0:2
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Sheffield Wed |
16-Dec-23
2:1
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QPR |
10-Apr-21
4:1
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Sheffield Wed |
03-Oct-20
1:1
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QPR |
11-Jul-20
0:3
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QPR |
24-Jan-20
1:2
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Sheffield Wed |
31-Aug-19
1:2
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| 17 Jan |
Stoke.
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| QPR.
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| 11 Jan | L |
West Ham.
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2:1
| QPR.
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| 04 Jan | W |
QPR.
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3:0
| Sheffield We.
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| 01 Jan | L |
QPR.
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1:2
| Norwich.
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| 29 Dec | L |
West Brom.
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2:1
| QPR.
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| 26 Dec | D |
Portsmouth.
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1:1
| QPR.
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| 20 Dec | W |
QPR.
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4:1
| Leicester.
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| 13 Dec | L |
Middlesbroug.
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3:1
| QPR.
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| 09 Dec | W |
QPR.
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2:1
| Birmingham.
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| 06 Dec | W |
QPR.
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3:1
| West Brom.
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| 17 Jan | Sheffield We. |
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Portsmouth.![]() | |
| 10 Jan | L | Sheffield We. |
0:2 |
Brentford.![]() |
| 04 Jan | L | QPR. |
3:0 |
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| 01 Jan | L | Preston. |
3:0 |
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| 29 Dec | D | Sheffield We. |
0:0 |
Blackburn.![]() |
| 26 Dec | D | Sheffield We. |
2:2 |
Hull.![]() |
| 20 Dec | L | Ipswich. |
3:1 |
Sheffield We.![]() |
| 15 Dec | L | Sheffield We. |
0:3 |
Derby.![]() |
| 09 Dec | D | Watford. |
1:1 |
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| 06 Dec | L | Blackburn. |
1:0 |
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England - Championship| Team | Matches | Goals | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Coventry |
26 | 57-29 | 52 |
| 2 |
Middlesbrough |
26 | 37-26 | 46 |
| 3 |
Ipswich |
25 | 42-24 | 44 |
| 4 |
Preston |
26 | 36-25 | 43 |
| 5 |
Millwall |
26 | 29-33 | 43 |
| 6 |
Watford |
25 | 37-29 | 41 |
| 7 |
Hull City |
25 | 40-38 | 41 |
| 8 |
Stoke City |
26 | 32-23 | 40 |
| 9 |
Wrexham |
26 | 38-32 | 40 |
| 10 |
Bristol City |
26 | 38-29 | 39 |
| 11 |
QPR |
26 | 38-39 | 38 |
| 12 |
Leicester |
26 | 37-38 | 37 |
| 13 |
Derby |
26 | 35-35 | 35 |
| 14 |
Birmingham |
26 | 35-36 | 34 |
| 15 |
Southampton |
26 | 38-38 | 33 |
| 16 |
Sheffield Utd |
25 | 36-38 | 32 |
| 17 |
Swansea |
26 | 27-33 | 32 |
| 18 |
West Brom |
26 | 29-35 | 31 |
| 19 |
Charlton |
25 | 25-32 | 29 |
| 20 |
Blackburn |
25 | 24-30 | 28 |
| 21 |
Portsmouth |
24 | 21-35 | 25 |
| 22 |
Norwich |
26 | 28-39 | 24 |
| 23 |
Oxford United |
25 | 25-35 | 22 |
| 24 |
Sheffield Wedn |
25 | 18-51 | -7 |