Sheffield Utd vs QPR prediction: ENGLAND: Championship betting tips on match 2022-10-03 18:45.
Whilst a 1-1 draw against Birmingham at the weekend was undoubtedly disappointing for Sheffield United, it did at least serve to extend their unbeaten Championship run to ten games (W7, D3). They might be sitting top of the table, but it will still be tinged with a little disappointment considering two of those three draws saw the Blades squander the advantage after scoring first.
Perhaps victory slipping through their fingers can partly be portioned to the fact boss Paul Heckingbottom had just an “hour’s preparation” due to international commitments ahead of the Birmingham clash, and it’s another quick turnaround again to face QPR on Tuesday. With five-straight H2H league victories for Sheffield United though, Heckingbottom’s side appear more prepared here to cement their spot at the Championship summit.
However, those five H2H wins certainly won’t guarantee the next one for Sheffield United, with QPR making the trip to Yorkshire in fine form. A 2-1 victory over Bristol City on Saturday has the R’s heading into this midweek round occupying a play-off spot on the back of a Championship run of just one defeat in seven (W4, D2), and they travel well considering three of those four wins came away from home!
There’s no guarantee of adding another away win here though, with QPR peculiarly not travelling well when visiting Yorkshire, winning just one of their last 11 league visits to the White Rose County (D2, L8). It’s been a much similar story for QPR at Bramall Lane too, having gone back to West London empty handed on five of their last eight visits (W1, D2), perhaps raising doubts over whether QPR will remain in the play-off spots after this midweek action.
Players to watch: Sheffield United’s Oli McBurnie is in red-hot form at the moment, netting the game opener in three of his last four scoring appearances. QPR’s Chris Willock has a knack for scoring early too, with his five goals this season all coming before the hour mark.
Hot stat: Sheffield United haven’t conceded a first-half Championship home goal this season.