Nottingham Forest FC vs Queens Park Rangers FC, Championship 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Nottingham Forest FC vs Queens Park Rangers FC — Championship at The City Ground.
- Nottingham Forest FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Queens Park Rangers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Joshua Smith
- Referee Ian Cooper
- Referee Samuel Lewis
- Referee Keith Stroud
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 4 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 5 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 6 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 7 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Millwall FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Middlesbrough FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Charlton Athletic FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Birmingham City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Sheffield United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Southampton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Wrexham AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Watford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Burnley FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | West Ham United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | Norwich City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 25 | Preston North End FC | 0 | 0 |
| 26 | Stoke City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | Lincoln City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 28 | Portsmouth FC | 0 | 0 |
| 29 | Bristol City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 30 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Apr | Queens Park Rangers FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 02 Apr | Cardiff City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Mar | Brentford FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Mar | Norwich City FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 13 Mar | Reading FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Mar | Watford FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Apr | Nottingham Forest FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 02 Apr | Coventry City FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 20 Mar | Reading FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Mar | Millwall FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 13 Mar | Huddersfield Town AFC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 09 Mar | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
38%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Queens Park Rangers FC this season
Queens Park Rangers FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Queens Park Rangers FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
3/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Nottingham Forest FC and Queens Park Rangers FC has kicked off!
- 5' It looks like no one’s ball. Nottingham Forest FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 10' Nottingham Forest FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 15' The 32-year-old Brice Samba has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 20' Stefan Johansen has been relatively quiet despite scoring 10 goals in his last 341 appearances.
- 25' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 30' Queens Park Rangers FC is showing some good football. However, Queens Park Rangers FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 32' A moment of madness from Ryan Yates on 32 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Nottingham Forest FC will be frustrated.
- 37' Sam Field needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 42' Ilias Chair, a Morocco , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 44' Alexander Mighten puts Nottingham Forest FC on the lead.
- 49' Osman Kakay has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 54' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 59' Nottingham Forest FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Queens Park Rangers FC backline.
- 60' Another change for Queens Park Rangers FC made on 60 minute. Dominic Ball leaves to be changed by Lyndon Dykes.
- 63' Lewis Grabban does the damage! The net is bulging and Nottingham Forest FC surge ahead!
- 66' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Filip Krovinovic.
- 69' What composure from James Garner! The England international strokes it home. 3-0.
- 69' Fresh legs for Queens Park Rangers FC! Albert Adomah comes on to replace Chris Willock.
- 73' Stefan Johansen picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 78' Nottingham Forest FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Glenn Murray is hanging Lewis Grabban on the field on 78 minute.
- 80' Queens Park Rangers FC ring the changes. Charlie Austin has done his job and it is now time for Charlie Kelman to step up.
- 81' The supporters are chanting for Jack Colback. He replaces Ryan Yates on 81 minute.
- 86' Nottingham Forest FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 89' Controversy at the stadium! Cyrus Christie argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- Another three points for Nottingham Forest FC.
Lineups
Nottingham Forest FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
-
7
Lewis Grabban C ↓ Glenn Murray 78'
-
22
Ryan Yates ↓ Jack Colback 81'
- 2
-
11
Sammy Ameobi ↓ Luke Freeman 78'
- 30
- 27
- 26
- 4
- 37
- 17
Bench
- 28
-
25
Glenn Murray ↑ 78'
- 12
-
8
Jack Colback ↑ 81'
-
15
Luke Freeman ↑ 78'
- 33
- 18
- 5
- 6
Coach
Chris Hughton
Queens Park Rangers FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
15
Sam Field ↓ Faysal Bettache 80'
-
45
Charlie Austin ↓ Charlie Kelman 80'
- 14
- 24
- 10
- 6
- 4
- 13
-
12
Dominic Ball ↓ Lyndon Dykes 60'
- 3
-
21
Chris Willock ↓ Albert Adomah 69'
Bench
- 7
- 1
- 25
-
26
Faysal Bettache ↑ 80'
-
37
Albert Adomah ↑ 69'
- 19
-
29
Charlie Kelman ↑ 80'
-
9
Lyndon Dykes ↑ 60'
Coach
Mark Warburton
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lyndon Dykes | 3 |
| Lewis Grabban | 2 |
| Joao Carvalho | 1 |
| Alfa Semedo | 1 |
| Ilias Chair | 1 |
| James Garner | 1 |
| Alexander Mighten | 1 |
| Jack Colback | 1 |
Head to Head
Nottingham Forest FC Form
2021-04-05
Nottingham Forest FC
3–1
Queens Park Rangers FC
W
2021-04-02
Cardiff City FC
0–1
Nottingham Forest FC
W
2021-03-20
Brentford FC
1–1
Nottingham Forest FC
D
2021-03-17
Nottingham Forest FC
0–2
Norwich City FC
L
2021-03-13
Nottingham Forest FC
1–1
Reading FC
D
2021-03-06
Watford FC
1–0
Nottingham Forest FC
L
Queens Park Rangers FC Form
2021-04-05
Nottingham Forest FC
3–1
Queens Park Rangers FC
L
2021-04-02
Queens Park Rangers FC
3–0
Coventry City FC
W
2021-03-20
Reading FC
1–1
Queens Park Rangers FC
D
2021-03-17
Queens Park Rangers FC
3–2
Millwall FC
W
2021-03-13
Queens Park Rangers FC
0–1
Huddersfield Town AFC
L
2021-03-09
Queens Park Rangers FC
1–0
Wycombe Wanderers FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.57
Nottingham Forest FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.01
Queens Park Rangers FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Nottingham Forest FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.58
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Nottingham Forest FC or Draw
77%
Draw or Queens Park Rangers FC
49%
Nottingham Forest FC or Queens Park Rangers FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Nottingham Forest FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
1 – 0
10.9%
0 – 0
9.5%
2 – 1
9.1%
2 – 0
9.1%
0 – 1
6.6%
1 – 2
5.8%
3 – 1
Actual
2 – 2
4.7%
3 – 0
4.7%
0 – 2
3.8%
3 – 2
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Nottingham Forest FC
| Handicap | Nottingham Forest FC covers | Push | Queens Park Rangers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 15% | 74% |
| -1.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -1 | 26% | 23% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 14% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Nottingham Forest FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
Queens Park Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

