QPR v Watford prediction
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TACTIX’s free model pick for QPR v Watford, Championship on Sat, 12 Dec 2026 15:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
QPR host Watford in the Championship on Saturday 12 December (kick-off 15:00 UK).
Form and the table
Nine of QPR’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (60%). Both teams scored in 10 of QPR’s last 15 results in all competitions (67%). At home, QPR have two wins, three draws and three defeats in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 1.13 points per game, scoring 1.50 and conceding 1.38. QPR have scored 15 goals, the 12th-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). QPR have conceded 12 goals, the fourth-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs.
Eight of Watford’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (53%). Both teams scored in eight of Watford’s last 15 results in all competitions (53%). Away from home, Watford have no wins, one draw and five defeats in their last 6 away matches in all competitions — 0.17 points per game, scoring 0.50 and conceding 2.50. Watford have scored 10 goals, the fifth-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Watford have conceded 19 goals, the sixth-most (shared) of the 24 clubs.
QPR (ninth) and Watford (20th) are six points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have QPR the stronger side, 227 rating points above Watford (QPR 1508, Watford 1281, after at least 241 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 3 April 2026, finished QPR 2–1 Watford.
Team news
Predicted QPR XI (4-4-2): P. Charles, J. Dunne, R. Edwards, K. Adamson, J. Clarke-Salter, G. Kamara, H. Vale, N. Madsen, P. Smyth, R. Burrell, R. Kolli — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Nicolas Madsen (3.6 per match over 10 appearances, two goals and one assist) and Ilias Chair (3.6 per match over six appearances, two goals and one assist) have been QPR’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for QPR (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Nicolas Madsen averages 2.0 key passes per 90 over 634 minutes, with a key pass in six of the last 10 appearances. Ilias Chair averages 2.8 key passes per 90 over 388 minutes, with a key pass in five of the last six appearances.
Predicted Watford XI (4-2-3-1): F. Ravaglia, M. Pollock, K. Keben, S. Coulibaly, J. Zemura, H. Kyprianou, E. Kayembe, I. Bravo, O. Maamma, M. Payero, M. Doumbia — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Hector Kyprianou (3.5 per match over 13 appearances, one goal) and Marc Bola (3.4 per match over four appearances, one goal) have been Watford’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Watford (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Hector Kyprianou averages 0.6 key passes per 90 over 1411 minutes, with a key pass in five of the last 10 appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · Championship · Loftus Road
- Head-to-head (last 6): QPR 2 · draws 1 · Watford 3 · 2.83 goals/game
- Recent form: QPR 1W 3D 1L · Watford 1W 0D 4L
QPR v Watford (Championship): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 17 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | QPR for / against | Line | Watford for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.25 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 0.75 for · 2 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 5.75 for · 3.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 3.75 for · 4.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 14.5 for · 12.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 12.63 for · 16.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4.38 for · 4.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 4.25 for · 6.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 8.88 for · 10.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 11.38 for · 11.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.25 for · 1.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.63 for · 2.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
QPR
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Patrick Nnamdi Obikwu n 8 | 21.9 | 2.6 | 0.5 | — |
| R. Kone n 8 | 46.6 | 2.2 | 0.5 | — |
| Glen Kamara n 8 | 72 | 1.7 | 1.7 | — |
| Rayan Jawad Kolli n 8 | 65.1 | 1.4 | 2.6 | — |
| J. Varane n 8 | 39.1 | 1.4 | 1.2 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Lloyd n 8 | 39 | 3.5 | 1.4 |
| K. Poku n 8 | 65.5 | 3.3 | 1 |
| Rayan Jawad Kolli n 8 | 65.1 | 2.2 | 1.9 |
| I. Chair n 8 | 59 | 2.1 | 1.1 |
| Lucas Pasquoto n 8 | 32.3 | 2.1 | 0.3 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| I. Chair n 8 | 59 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| R. Burrell n 8 | 74.4 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| N. Madsen n 8 | 68 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Rayan Jawad Kolli n 8 | 65.1 | 0.5 | 0 |
| P. Smyth n 8 | 63.9 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| L. Scarlett n 6 | 22.5 | 4 |
| T. Lamptey n 8 | 32.1 | 3.5 |
| Justin Patrick Nnamdi Obikwu n 8 | 21.9 | 3.1 |
| Dennis Cirkin n 8 | 61.9 | 2.5 |
| P. Smyth n 8 | 63.9 | 2.1 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| P. Charles n 8 | 90 | 2.6 |
Watford
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Doumbia n 8 | 57.9 | 2.3 | 0 | — |
| M. Payero n 8 | 47 | 1.7 | 1.7 | — |
| Rocco Vata n 8 | 28 | 1.6 | 0.4 | — |
| E. Kayembe n 8 | 84.4 | 1.5 | 1.1 | — |
| E. Bove n 8 | 59.1 | 1.5 | 1.5 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Payero n 8 | 47 | 3.1 | 0.7 |
| M. Boadu n 8 | 27 | 2.5 | 0.8 |
| M. Doumbia n 8 | 57.9 | 1.9 | 1.2 |
| Rocco Vata n 8 | 28 | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| E. Kayembe n 8 | 84.4 | 1.5 | 0.5 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amin Nabizada n 8 | 45.1 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Rocco Vata n 8 | 28 | 0 | 0.4 |
| M. Boadu n 8 | 27 | 0.4 | 0 |
| Iker Bravo n 8 | 65.1 | 0 | 0.3 |
| E. Kayembe n 8 | 84.4 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| E. Bove n 8 | 59.1 | 2.7 |
| Albert Eames n 5 | 44.8 | 2.4 |
| K. Diatta n 8 | 82.6 | 2.3 |
| O. Maamma n 8 | 57.5 | 2.3 |
| M. Payero n 8 | 47 | 2.2 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| F. Ravaglia n 8 | 90 | 4.6 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind QPR v Watford — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-04-03 QPR 2–1 Watford
- 2025-08-16 Watford 2–1 QPR
- 2025-01-01 QPR 3–1 Watford
- 2024-11-30 Watford 0–0 QPR
- 2024-01-14 QPR 1–2 Watford
- 2023-08-05 Watford 4–0 QPR
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between QPR and Watford?
- In their last 6 meetings, QPR won 2, Watford won 3 and there was 1 draw, averaging 2.83 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of QPR and Watford?
- Recent form — QPR 1W 3D 1L; Watford 1W 0D 4L.
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