English Championship: Game Week 22
Stadium: Hillsborough Stadium
16th December 2023
Sheffield Wednesday will welcome Queens Park Rangers at Hillsborough Stadium in Game Week 22 of the English Championship. Both the teams are in relegation zone with away side can get out of the zone. Who will come out on top after 90 minutes?
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After a disappointing start to the season, Sheffield Wednesday is determined to return to winning form at Hillsborough on Saturday. Despite their promotion from League One, the team struggled, sitting at the bottom of the division with only six points from their first 17 games. However, they began to turn things around by securing a draw against league leaders Leicester City and then going on to win their second match against Blackburn Rovers. They continued their winning streak with a last-minute goal against Stoke City. Unfortunately, their momentum was halted with a 3-1 loss to Norwich City. Despite this setback, Sheffield Wednesday remains hopeful and aims to continue their unbeaten run at home, moving closer to safety and surpassing their relegation rivals.
Sheffield Wednesday Predicted Lineup
Dawson; Valentin, Diaby, Ihiekwe, Famewo; Byers, Vaulks, Bannan; Paterson, Cadamarteri, Musaba
Queens Park Rangers form
Queens Park Rangers will be traveling to South Yorkshire in an attempt to strengthen their position in the league. Under the new management of Marti Cifuentes, QPR has seen a significant improvement in their performance. Previously, they were at only eight points from their first 14 league matches and had suffered six consecutive defeats. However, in their last seven games, they have managed to secure 12 points. Despite drawing in their previous two matches and losing to Norwich City, QPR now boasts a four-match unbeaten streak in the second tier of English football.
Their recent success includes a 4-2 victory against Stoke City, where Lyndon Dykes scored twice, and goals from Ben Pearson (own goal) and Chris Willock secured the win. They followed this up with a 2-0 triumph against Preston North End, with goals from Paul Smyth and Willock in the second half. In their most recent game, they defeated Hull City 2-0, with Willock and Ilias Chair finding the back of the net.
Although their match against Plymouth Argyle ended in a goalless draw, despite the visitors playing with ten men, QPR is now only one point behind Huddersfield Town and Millwall. With renewed confidence and momentum, they are determined to secure their fourth win in five matches and climb out of the relegation zone.
Queens Park Rangers Predicted Lineup
Begovic; Kakay, Cook, Dunne, Paal; Field, Dozzell; Smyth, Chair, Willock; Dykes
Sheffield Wednesday vs Queens Park Rangers Expert Tips
Both teams are displaying a notable level of confidence in their gameplay, and both teams have a strong desire to avoid defeat in this crucial match. Even though it is early in the campaign, we expect both teams to earn an equal number of points at Hillsborough. Take a double chance on the away side.