QPR vs Sheffield Wednesday Prediction & Betting Tips - Championship
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by Thobelani Moyo | in Championship Predictions
QPR enter their second game of 2026 aiming to secure a positive outcome. Their opponents on matchday 26 of the EFL Championship are Sheffield Wednesday. The match is set to take place at QPR's home ground, Loftus Road. Check out our match prediction.
QPR are 11 points adrift of the red dotted line. With 34 points accumulated from 25 games, they find themselves occupying 12th place in the EFL Championship standings and are five points behind the promotion playoff spot.
Most recently, the Hoops suffered a 2-1 home defeat against Norwich City on Thursday. That result did more damage than it did to restore confidence, as it extended their losing run to two games.
In fact, Julien Stephan's men have won just one of their last five matches. Before this unfavorable run, they had won two consecutive matches against West Brom and Birmingham.
The beleaguered club, Sheffield Wednesday, has been hit by a points deduction this season due to a breach of EFL regulations. This sees them as the top contenders to be relegated as they are rooted at the bottom of the table with -7 points.
In their recent match, they succumbed to a 3-0 away defeat against Preston North End. That result ended a two-game draw streak.
The Owls' last league win was on 20 September 2025, beating Portsmouth 2-0. Since that outcome, they've gone 18 matches without a win (D7, L11).
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QPR v Sheffield Wednesday Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.35 | 5 | 8.4 |
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1.35 | 5.3 | 8.1 |
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1.35 | 5.3 | 8.1 |
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1.37 | 4.75 | 7 |
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1.34 | 4.9 | 8.4 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between QPR and Sheffield Wednesday?
Our prediction for the QPR vs Sheffield Wednesday match is: more than 2.5 goals.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 04/01/2026 between QPR and Sheffield Wednesday in Championship :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 57.26% for a win of QPR against Sheffield Wednesday with odds of 1.38 at Tonybet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between QPR vs Sheffield Wednesday is 23.05% with odds of 5.3 at Melbet.
- Our prediction model gives a 19.7% chance ⭐ for a win of Sheffield Wednesday vs QPR with odds of 9.5 at LSbet.
QPR - Sheffield Wednesday Prediction and Best Odds:
| QPR Sheffield Wednesday Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| QPR wins | 57.26% | 1.38 at Tonybet |
| Over 2.5 goals | 63.81% | 1.98 at Bet365 |
| Both Team To Score | 72.08% | |
| Half-time: Draw / Full-time: QPR | 24.99% | 3.9 at LSbet |
QPR vs Sheffield Wednesday Form
QPR and Sheffield Wednesday's standings in the Championship
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15
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58 | 46 | 16 | 10 | 20 | -12 |
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24
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0 | 46 | 2 | 12 | 32 | -60 |
QPR and Sheffield Wednesday Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
1 Jan 2026 - Championship
29 Dec 2025 - Championship
26 Dec 2025 - Championship
20 Dec 2025 - Championship
13 Dec 2025 - Championship
9 Dec 2025 - Championship
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
1 Jan 2026 - Championship
20 Dec 2025 - Championship
9 Dec 2025 - Championship
6 Dec 2025 - Championship
22 Nov 2025 - Championship
5 Nov 2025 - Championship
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
29 Dec 2025 - Championship
26 Dec 2025 - Championship
13 Dec 2025 - Championship
29 Nov 2025 - Championship
26 Nov 2025 - Championship
8 Nov 2025 - Championship
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
1 Jan 2026 - Championship
29 Dec 2025 - Championship
26 Dec 2025 - Championship
20 Dec 2025 - Championship
15 Dec 2025 - Championship
9 Dec 2025 - Championship
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
29 Dec 2025 - Championship
26 Dec 2025 - Championship
15 Dec 2025 - Championship
29 Nov 2025 - Championship
23 Nov 2025 - Championship
5 Nov 2025 - Championship
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
1 Jan 2026 - Championship
20 Dec 2025 - Championship
9 Dec 2025 - Championship
26 Nov 2025 - Championship
8 Nov 2025 - Championship
1 Nov 2025 - Championship
QPR vs Sheffield Wednesday Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
17 %
50 %
33 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
27 Sept 2025 - Championship
25 Jan 2025 - Championship
14 Sept 2024 - Championship
6 Apr 2024 - Championship
5 May 2019 - Championship
12 Aug 2017 - Championship
QPR against Sheffield Wednesday Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 4 - 2
Formation : 3 - 4 - 2 - 1
Substitutes
P. Nardi
DefenderK. Morgan
H. Vale
D. Bennie
I. Hayden
S. Field
P. Smyth
ForwardR. Kolli
K. Dembele
L. Stretch
DefenderR. Johnson
J. Emery
Y. Alao
L. Palmer
R. Shipston
F. Onukwuli
D. Moses
N. Redmond
Missing players
Z. Larkeche
G. Siqueira
E. Weaver
ForwardG. Brown
Most goals and assists
QPR
Sheffield Wednesday
R. Kone
(10 Goals)
, 
R. Burrell
(10 Goals)
J. Lowe
(4 Goals)
, 
C. McNiell
(4 Goals)
,
J. Yates
(4 Goals)
N. Madsen
(6 Assists)
J. Lowe
(4 Assists)
QPR - Sheffield Wednesday Key Points
- QPR have seen seven of their last eight matches end with over 2.5 goals.
- Sheffield Wednesday have conceded three goals in three of their last five league games.
- QPR have seen each of their last eight home matches end with over 2.5 goals.
- Sheffield Wednesday are conceding 2 goals per game in the league this season.
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Our QPR vs Sheffield Wednesday Prediction
QPR might be struggling for decent results, but they are in a favorable position to come out on top in this impending encounter. This should allow them to end a two-match losing streak at home in this fixture.
The points deduction seems to have taken its toll on Sheffield Wednesday's performance this season. The visitors have fallen rock bottom, and less can be expected from them in this one. Considering they boast the worst defensive record, expect them to concede more than they should here. Our QPR vs Sheffield Wednesday prediction: more than 2.5 goals.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis QPR Sheffield Wednesday
| QPR vs Sheffield Wednesday | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| QPR wins | 1.46 | 1.38 | -5.5% |
| Draw | 4.5 | 5.3 | +17.8% |
| Sheffield Wednesday wins | 6.4 | 9.5 | +48.4% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- QPR is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have decreased by 5.5% since opening
- The probability of this result was 68.5% and is now 72.5% (4.0%)
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
