West Brom vs QPR
West Brom and QPR share spoils in tight draw
An own goal and a quick reply set the tone for a balanced Championship clash.
West Brom and QPR played out a 1-1 draw in a match where fortunes swung quickly before the break. QPR's C. Mepham inadvertently put the ball in his own net at 38', only for West Brom's C. Styles to level just three minutes later. The result defied Fipster's low-confidence prediction of a narrow home win, delivering a fair share of points to both sides.
Outcome probability
West Brom and QPR face off in what promises to be a closely fought league encounter. Both sides have shown solid form this season, with West Brom currently topping the table and QPR not far behind. Expect a tactical battle with limited chances and a tight scoreline.
Match factors
West Brom's midfield scoring edge
Isaac Price's 2 goals in last 5 games provide West Brom a midfield scoring threat above league average
Callum Styles' rare scoring from defense
Styles has scored 2 goals in last 5 games, well above average defender scoring rates, adding unexpected threat
QPR missing key midfielder Ilias Chair
Chair is out injured, removing QPR's top scorer and assister, weakening their attacking creativity
West Brom's consistent scoring streak
West Brom have scored in their last 5 matches, showing strong attacking form at home
QPR's attacking reliance on Rumarn Burrell
Burrell's 2 goals and 1 assist in 5 games make him QPR's main offensive outlet, key to breaking down West Brom
The context
West Brom lead the league with 13 points from six games, while QPR sit fourth with 11 points. Historically, West Brom have the upper hand in head-to-head clashes, having won 11 of their 20 meetings against QPR. This fixture is part of the regular season, round seven, where every point counts in the race for promotion or playoff spots.
Key insights
Isaac Price
West Brom
Isaac Price’s 2 goals in the last 5 games give West Brom a midfield scoring edge above the league average.
Championship 26/272 goals in 5 games, 0.4 goals/game last 5
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Callum Styles
West Brom
Callum Styles’ 2 goals in 5 games add an unexpected attacking threat from defence, boosting West Brom’s chances.
Championship 26/272 goals in 5 games
Rumarn Burrell
QPR
Rumarn Burrell is QPR’s main offensive outlet with 2 goals and 1 assist in 5 games, key to breaking down West Brom’s defence.
Championship 26/272 goals, 1 assist in 5 games
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Ilias Chair
QPR
QPR are missing Ilias Chair due to injury, removing their top scorer and assister and weakening their attacking creativity.
Championship 26/272 goals in 5 games
Analysis
West Brom's midfield spearheaded by Isaac Price, who has netted twice in his last five games, provides a notable attacking edge. Defender Callum Styles also adds an unexpected goal threat from the back. QPR will rely heavily on Rumarn Burrell, their consistent scorer with two goals and an assist in five games, to break down West Brom's defence. However, QPR are missing their key midfielder Ilias Chair due to injury, which could blunt their creativity. The predicted 1-0 scoreline reflects a tight match where West Brom's home advantage and scoring consistency might just tip the balance.
Key facts
- 1.West Brom lead the league with 13 points from 6 games.
- 2.QPR are fourth in the league with 11 points from 6 games.
- 3.West Brom have won 11 of 20 head-to-head matches against QPR.
- 4.Isaac Price has scored 2 goals in his last 5 games for West Brom.
- 5.Rumarn Burrell has 2 goals and 1 assist in 5 games for QPR.
- 6.QPR's key midfielder Ilias Chair is out injured, affecting their attack.
- 7.Callum Styles has scored 2 goals in the last 5 games from defence.
- 8.West Brom have scored in their last 5 matches, showing consistent form.
Prediction
The forecast is for a narrow 1-0 win to West Brom. While the margin is slim, their slightly higher probability of victory and home form make them favourites. The match is expected to be competitive, with limited goals and a disciplined defensive display from both sides.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — West Brom
Away — QPR
The verdict
In summary, expect a closely contested match with West Brom edging out QPR by a single goal. Key players like Isaac Price and Callum Styles could make the difference, while QPR will look to Rumarn Burrell for inspiration. Fans should brace for a tactical tussle with few clear-cut chances.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Smyth
Mepham (OG)
Styles
Assist: Myhre
Madsen
Kamara
Yellow Card
Clarke-Salter
Yellow Card
Varane
Yellow Card
Tobias Christopher Collyer
Cirkin
Heggebø
Myhre
Nzingoula
Burrell
Yellow Card
Poku
Unknown
Phillips
Diakité
Yellow Card
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Swansea | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | +7 | 17 |
| 4 |  Wolves | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | +5 | 14 |
| 5 |  West Brom | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +2 | 14 |
| 6 |  QPR | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 13 |
| 7 |  Stoke City | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | +1 | 13 |
Match Statistics
West Brom
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1M. O’LearyG
- 2C. MephamD
- 3N. PhillipsD
- 4C. StylesD
- 7F. MyhreM
- 8J. MolumbyM
- 15Tobias Christopher CollyerM
- 19A. HeggebøF
- 20R. NzingoulaM
- 21I. PriceM
- 22C. TownsendD
Substitutes
- 6G. CampbellD
- 9B. StewartF
- 11J. MorganF
- 13M. IngramG
- 17O. DiakitéM
- 26K. TundeF
- 29Harry WhitwellM
- 35M. CrowtherM
QPR
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1P. CharlesG
- 5R. EdwardsD
- 6J. Clarke-SalterD
- 11P. SmythM
- 16R. BurrellF
- 17K. PokuM
- 19D. CirkinD
- 20H. ValeM
- 24N. MadsenM
- 27A. MbengueD
- 40J. VaraneM
Substitutes
- 2K. AdamsonD
- 4L. MorrisonD
- 13C. WardG
- 14K. SaitoF
- 15A. LloydF
- 18G. KamaraM
- 23I. AlemayehuM
- 25Justin Patrick Nnamdi ObikwuF
West Brom
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Styles | D | 90 | 8.0 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2/5 |
| N. Phillips | D | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| F. Myhre | M | 74 | 6.9 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| J. Molumby | M | 90 | 6.8 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| M. O’Leary | G | 90 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| C. Townsend | D | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/4 |
| K. Tunde | F | 22 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| O. Diakité | M | 15 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/1 |
| R. Nzingoula | M | 75 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/3 |
| B. Stewart | F | 16 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tobias Christopher Collyer | M | 68 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| A. Heggebø | F | 74 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| I. Price | M | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1/2 |
| C. Mepham | D | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — |
| J. Morgan | F | 16 | 6.1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Harry Whitwell | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Crowther | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| G. Campbell | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Ingram | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
QPR
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Edwards | D | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| G. Kamara | M | 44 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| P. Charles | G | 90 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| K. Poku | M | 81 | 6.7 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1/2 |
| K. Saito | F | 9 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| A. Lloyd | F | 8 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| R. Burrell | F | 90 | 6.4 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 1/2 |
| A. Mbengue | D | 90 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | 2/4 |
| J. Varane | M | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| N. Madsen | M | 46 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| K. Adamson | D | 19 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Cirkin | D | 71 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 3/6 |
| P. Smyth | M | 35 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| H. Vale | M | 90 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 0/1 |
| J. Clarke-Salter | D | 90 | 5.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Justin Patrick Nnamdi Obikwu | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| C. Ward | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| L. Morrison | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| I. Alemayehu | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win West Brom vs QPR?
- Fipster's AI model predicted West Brom to win against QPR.
- What score did Fipster predict for West Brom vs QPR?
- Fipster predicted a final score of West Brom 1–0 QPR.
- What were the win probabilities for West Brom vs QPR?
- Fipster's model gave West Brom a 35% chance of winning, QPR a 32% chance, and a 33% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 35% confidence — a low-confidence call.