Marti Cifuentes’ Queens Park Rangers will look to climb further away from the Championship relegation zone when they host Tom Cleverley’s Watford at Loftus Road.
QPR have turned their season around after a challenging start, losing just once in their last eight league matches, including a 3-0 defeat to Swansea City on Boxing Day.
Promotion-chasing Watford have also been in solid form, with their recent loss to Cardiff City marking only their second defeat in nine Championship outings.
The Hornets remain a strong contender for a top-six finish as the campaign unfolds.
How to Watch QPR vs. Watford streaming in UK
The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Football, with a live stream also available on the Sky Sports app. Subscription fees may apply for accessing the streaming service.
What time is the match kick off?
QPR and Watford will kick off at 12:30 GMT on Wednesday, 1st January 2025, at Loftus Road.
The teams last met in November, playing out a goalless draw at Vicarage Road.
Watford dominated their head-to-head encounters last season, securing a 4-0 victory at home in August 2023 and a 2-1 win at Loftus Road in January 2024.
QPR enter this clash on a high, having won their last three home games in the league. In contrast, Watford are winless in their last four away matches, a statistic that could play in the hosts’ favor.
QPR Team News:
The hosts are dealing with several injury concerns, with Steve Cook, Liam Morrison, Karamoko Dembele, Jack Colback, and Zan Celar all sidelined. Lucas Andersen is also a major doubt after being forced off with a calf issue during the recent match against Norwich.
Watford Team News:
Watford manager Tom Cleverley will be without Kevin Keben and Tom Dele-Bashiru, both recovering from knee injuries. Vata and Imran Louza face late fitness assessments after picking up knocks in the loss to Cardiff. Kwadwo Baah is set to return to the starting lineup after serving a one-match suspension.
Comments and Discussion:
QPR will be aiming to continue their impressive home form, having secured three consecutive victories at Loftus Road. They have a solid opportunity to extend this streak against a Watford side that struggled in their 2-1 home defeat to Cardiff on Sunday.
Score Prediction: QPR 2-0 Watford.