Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers Prediction and Betting Tips | August 17th 2024
The action continues in round two of EFL Championship as Sheffield United play host to Queens Park Rangers at Bramall Lane on Saturday. Both sides head into the game off the back of claiming midweek victories in the EFL Cup and will look to keep the juggernaut rolling.
Sheffield United turned in a superb team performance on Tuesday as they fought back from behind to secure a 4-2 victory over Wrexham in the EFL Cup first round.
Prior to that, Chris Wilder’s men kicked off their 2024-25 EFL Championship campaign with a 2-0 victory over Preston North End at the Deepdale Stadium on August 9.
Sheffield’s impressive start has been in keeping with their fine run of results in the off-season, where they picked up four wins and one draw from their five friendly games while scoring 12 goals and conceding four.
Elsewhere, Queens Park Rangers booked their spot in the second round of the EFL Cup on Tuesday courtesy of a 2-1 victory over League One side Cambridge United at Abbey Stadium.
This followed a somewhat disappointing 3-1 defeat at the hands of West Bromwich Albion in their league curtain-raiser on August 10.
With their midweek result, QPR are now unbeaten in seven of their last eight competitive away matches and will aim to extend this impressive run on Saturday.
Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- With 20 wins from the last 59 meetings between the sides, Sheffield United boast a slightly superior record in the history of this fixture.
- Queens Park Rangers have picked up one fewer win in that time, while the spoils have been shared on 20 occasions.
- Sheffield United have won all but one of their last seven games across all competitions, with a 1-1 draw against Huddersfield Town on August 2 being the exception.
- Queens Park Rangers are unbeaten in seven of their last eight competitive away games, picking up five wins and two draws since mid-February.
Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers Prediction
Sheffield United have flown out of the blocks this season and will be looking to make it three wins from three to start the campaign. Wilder’s side are stronger on paper and we predict their quality will see them secure all three points this weekend.
Prediction: Sheffield United 2-1 Queens Park Rangers
Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Sheffield to win
Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals - Yes (There have been at least three goals scored in six of Sheffield’s last eight games)
Tip 3: Both sides to score - Yes (Both sides have also scored in four of the hosts’ last five matches)