English Championship: Game Week 40
Stadium: Swansea.com Stadium
1st April, 2024
Swansea City will welcome QPR at Swansea.com Stadium in Game Week 40 of the English Championship. A win will ease both teams to stay in the championship next season. Who will come out on top after 90 minutes?
Swansea City form
Earlier in the year, there was a perceived disconnect between new head coach Luke Williams and Swansea fans, but this has changed as Swansea's form has improved. Following five defeats in six games that brought them close to the relegation zone, Swansea has since earned 11 points from their last six matches. Their only loss during this period was against Bristol City, but they have managed to secure four points against Cardiff City and Sheffield Wednesday. Despite initially struggling, Swansea is now eight points clear of the relegation zone and their goal is to finish in the top half of the table. However, with a potential defeat looming on Monday, the situation could change.
Williams is expected to make changes in Swansea's attacking third, with Jamal Lowe and Jerry Yates potentially returning to the lineup. Joe Allen may also come back in central midfield. The rest of the team that played against Sheffield Wednesday is likely to remain the same, with Josh Key expected to continue at right-back due to injuries to Kyle Naughton and Harrison Ashby.
Swansea City Predicted Lineup
Rushworth; Key, Darling, Wood, Tymon; Fulton, Grimes; Ronald, Paterson, Placheta; Cullen
QPR form
Despite facing a tough task to avoid relegation, Marti Cifuentes' team secured a crucial 2-1 victory against Birmingham City, with Jimmy Dunne scoring a remarkable goal in stoppage time. With six wins in their last 12 matches and 10 points from their recent five away games, Cifuentes' team are considered favorites in their upcoming fixture against a team that has won their last two home games.
Cifuentes may decide to make changes to his QPR side, with Sinclair Armstrong or Lyndon Dykes possibly starting in attack instead of Michael Frey. Jack Colback could feature in midfield, but after their win over Birmingham, only a few alterations may be made.
QPR Predicted Lineup
Begovic; Dunne, Cook, Clarke-Salter, Paal; Hayden, Field; Willock, Andersen, Chair; Armstrong
Swansea vs QPR Expert Tips
Swansea, who have improved significantly under Williams, will be confident in earning at least a draw in this match. However, QPR may play with more freedom and could secure a dramatic victory, according to our prediction.