Watford FC vs Queens Park Rangers FC, Championship 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Watford FC vs Queens Park Rangers FC — Championship at Vicarage Road Stadium.
- Watford FC 46 games · 57 pts (2026/27)
- Queens Park Rangers FC 46 games · 58 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jarred Gillett
- Referee Paul Hodskinson
- Referee Gavin Ward
- Referee Philip Dermott
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Millwall FC | 46 | 83 |
| 4 | Southampton FC | 46 | 80 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough FC | 46 | 80 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 7 | Wrexham AFC | 46 | 71 |
| 8 | Derby County FC | 46 | 69 |
| 9 | Norwich City FC | 46 | 65 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 46 | 64 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 46 | 64 |
| 12 | Bristol City FC | 46 | 62 |
| 13 | Sheffield United FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Preston North End FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 46 | 58 |
| 16 | Watford FC | 46 | 57 |
| 17 | Stoke City FC | 46 | 55 |
| 18 | Portsmouth FC | 46 | 55 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 46 | 51 |
| 22 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 23 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Feb | Queens Park Rangers FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Jan | Millwall FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 22 Jan | Stoke City FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Jan | Barnsley FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 16 Jan | Huddersfield Town AFC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 09 Jan | Manchester United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Feb | Watford FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 23 Jan | Derby County FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Jan | Cardiff City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 12 Jan | Luton Town FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 09 Jan | Fulham FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 29 Dec | Norwich City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Watford FC | Queens Park Rangers FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #16 | Position | #15 |
| 57 | Points | 58 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 14 / 15 / 17 | W / D / L | 16 / 10 / 20 |
| 53 | Scored | 61 |
| 65 | Conceded | 73 |
| -12 | GD | -12 |
| 1.24 | PPG | 1.26 |
| 30% | Win % | 35% |
Key Stats
64%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
64%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Watford FC are 16th (57 pts). Queens Park Rangers FC are 15th (58 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Watford FC is hosting Queens Park Rangers FC for another epic battle.
- 5' Watford FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Queens Park Rangers FC backline.
- 10' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Watford FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 15' It is a cagey affair so far. Watford FC in their trying to find a way past Queens Park Rangers FC's compact .
- 20' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ilias Chair, as he is very good at scoring at Vicarage Road Stadium with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 25' Watford FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 30' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Joao Pedro made 386 appearances and scored 63 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 34' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Lee Wallace.
- 39' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 44' The energy levels are beginning to show. Mark Warburton might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 49' Queens Park Rangers FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 52' A stunning finish from Troy Deeney — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 54' A moment of madness from Francisco Sierralta on 54 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Watford FC will be frustrated.
- 59' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Will Hughes suffering a number of foals already.
- 64' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 67' Stefan Johansen makes way for Chris Willock at the 67 minute mark. A tactical switch from Queens Park Rangers FC.
- 72' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Watford FC and Queens Park Rangers FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 73' What an equalizer from Charlie Austin!
- 78' The home supporters are growing impatient. Watford FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 82' Albert Adomah gets the nod from Queens Park Rangers FC. He replaces Ilias Chair and will look to change the dynamic.
- 83' A tactical swap from Watford FC — Ben Wilmot on, Jeremy Ngakia off on 83 minutes.
- 84' The supporters are chanting for Philip Zinckernagel. He replaces Nathaniel Chalobah on 84 minute.
- 89' The supporters are chanting for George Thomas. He replaces Macauley Bonne on 89 minute.
- 90' Albert Adomah has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 90 minutes.
- 90' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Marc Navarro.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Queens Park Rangers FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Watford FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
-
19
Will Hughes ↓ Ken Sema 67'
- 14
- 9
- 32
- 23
- 5
- 31
- 26
-
10
Joao Pedro ↓ Andre Gray 67'
-
3
Jeremy Ngakia ↓ Ben Wilmot 83'
Bench
-
12
Ken Sema ↑ 67'
-
6
Ben Wilmot ↑ 83'
- 15
-
18
Andre Gray ↑ 67'
- 33
- 40
- 41
- 44
-
7
Philip Zinckernagel ↑ 84'
Coach
Xisco Munoz
Queens Park Rangers FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
7
Macauley Bonne ↓ George Thomas 89'
- 20
-
45
Charlie Austin ↓ Albert Adomah 82'
-
14
Stefan Johansen ↓ Chris Willock 67'
-
10
Ilias Chair ↓ Charlie Kelman 82'
- 6
- 2
- 4
- 13
- 12
- 3
Bench
- 1
- 25
- 24
- 26
-
37
Albert Adomah ↑ 82'
-
19
George Thomas ↑ 89'
-
29
Charlie Kelman ↑ 82'
-
21
Chris Willock ↑ 67'
Coach
Mark Warburton
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Imran Louza | 2 |
| Ilias Chair | 2 |
| Albert Adomah | 2 |
| Jake Livermore | 2 |
| Etienne Capoue | 1 |
| Tom Dele-Bashiru | 1 |
| Ben Wilmot | 1 |
| Matheus Martins | 1 |
Head to Head
Watford FC Form
Queens Park Rangers FC Form
2021-02-01
Watford FC
1–2
Queens Park Rangers FC
W
2021-01-23
Queens Park Rangers FC
0–1
Derby County FC
L
2021-01-20
Cardiff City FC
0–1
Queens Park Rangers FC
W
2021-01-12
Luton Town FC
0–2
Queens Park Rangers FC
W
2021-01-09
Queens Park Rangers FC
0–2
Fulham FC
L
2020-12-29
Norwich City FC
1–1
Queens Park Rangers FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.29
Watford FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.29
Queens Park Rangers FC xG
I would bet for:
Watford FC or Queens Park Rangers FC 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Queens Park Rangers 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
Watford FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Queens Park Rangers FC
63%
Watford FC or Queens Park Rangers FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.5%
0 – 0
9.6%
1 – 0
8.7%
0 – 1
8.7%
2 – 1
7.8%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
6.2%
0 – 2
6.1%
2 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
3.4%
1 – 3
3.4%
3 – 0
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Watford FC
| Handicap | Watford FC covers | Push | Queens Park Rangers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 19% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 19% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Watford FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Queens Park Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.