Saturday , 14 November 2026

Watford FC vs Queens Park Rangers FC, Championship 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2022-23
Watford FC
2 – 3
Full Time
Queens Park Rangers FC
Sat 27 Aug 2022 · 14:00 UTC Vicarage Road Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Joao Pedro 40' Y
Y 44' Stefan Johansen
Edo Kayembe 45' Y
Y 81' Seny Dieng
Hassane Kamara 84' Y
Y 85' Andre Dozzell
Christian Kabasele 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Watford FC vs Queens Park Rangers FC — Championship at Vicarage Road Stadium.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Birmingham City FC 15 29
2 Middlesbrough FC 15 29
3 Stoke City FC 15 29
4 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 15 28
5 West Bromwich Albion FC 15 28
6 Swansea City AFC 15 26
7 Southampton FC 15 24
8 Queens Park Rangers FC 15 24
9 West Ham United FC 15 23
10 Sheffield United FC 15 22
11 Portsmouth FC 15 22
12 Norwich City FC 15 21
13 Blackburn Rovers FC 15 21
14 Cardiff City FC 15 18
15 Wrexham AFC 15 18
16 Millwall FC 15 18
17 Bristol City FC 15 18
18 Bolton Wanderers FC 15 17
19 Charlton Athletic FC 15 17
20 Watford FC 15 15
21 Lincoln City FC 15 15
22 Burnley FC 15 10
23 Derby County FC 15 10
24 Preston North End FC 15 8

Head-to-Head

4
2
5
Watford FC 11 games · Avg 2.6 goals Queens Park Rangers FC
Last 5 meetings
2022-08-27 Watford FC 2–3 Queens Park Rangers FC 2021-02-01 Watford FC 1–2 Queens Park Rangers FC 2020-11-21 Queens Park Rangers FC 1–1 Watford FC 2019-02-15 Queens Park Rangers FC 0–1 Watford FC

Recent Form

Watford FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Aug Queens Park Rangers FC H 2–3 L
20 Aug Preston North End FC A 0–0 D
16 Aug Birmingham City FC A 1–1 D
12 Aug Burnley FC H 1–0 W
08 Aug West Bromwich Albion FC A 1–1 D
01 Aug Sheffield United FC H 1–0 W
Queens Park Rangers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Aug Watford FC A 3–2 W
20 Aug Rotherham United FC H 1–1 D
16 Aug Blackpool FC H 0–1 L
13 Aug Sunderland AFC A 2–2 D
06 Aug Middlesbrough FC H 3–2 W
30 Jul Blackburn Rovers FC A 0–1 L

Season Stats

Watford FC Queens Park Rangers FC
#20 Position #8
15 Points 24
15 Played 15
4 / 3 / 8 W / D / L 6 / 6 / 3
13 Scored 24
23 Conceded 18
-10 GD +6
1.00 PPG 1.60
27% Win % 40%

Key Stats

64% Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
64% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
20% Clean Sheets
Watford FC this season
20% Clean Sheets
Queens Park Rangers FC this season

Watford FC are 20th (15 pts). Queens Park Rangers FC are 8th (24 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Watford FC
0-15
3/4
16-30
3/4
31-45
–/6
46-60
2/3
61-75
1/2
76+
4/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Queens Park Rangers FC
0-15
4/3
16-30
3/4
31-45
6/2
46-60
2/3
61-75
5/3
76+
3/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Watford FC
Amin Nabizada 3 G
Iker Bravo 1 G
Luca Kjerrumgaard 1 G
Queens Park Rangers FC
Richard Kone 5 G 1 A
Paul Smyth 3 G 1 A
Jimmy Dunne 3 G
Ilias Chair 2 G 1 A
Rumarn Burrell 2 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at Vicarage Road Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' Andre Dozzell has been relatively quiet despite scoring 8 goals in his last 368 appearances.
  • 10' Watford FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Queens Park Rangers FC backline.
  • 15' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 18' Ilias Chair has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 18 minutes.
  • 23' Sam Field has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 27' What a moment for Ken Sema! That strike on 27 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 31' The Watford FC bench stirs into life. Rey Manaj is withdrawn and Yaser Asprilla gets his opportunity.
  • 34' Magnificent from Chris Willock! That is 25 goals in 392 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 39' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 40' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Joao Pedro on 40 minutes.
  • 44' A meaty challenge results in booking for Stefan Johansen on 44.
  • 45' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Edo Kayembe.
  • 50' Joao Pedro adds to his 9 season tally! Watford FC lead 2-2 — and this changes everything.
  • 55' Watford FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 55.
  • 60' Rob Dickie has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 1 goals to his name this season.
  • 61' Another change for Queens Park Rangers FC made on 61 minute. Lyndon Dykes leaves to be changed by Albert Adomah.
  • 66' The 29-year-old Jimmy Dunne has been sensational this season — 3 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 70' Magnificent from Albert Adomah! That is 13 goals in 369 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 75' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 80' Sinclair Armstrong is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ilias Chair at the 80 minute mark.
  • 81' A moment of madness from Seny Dieng on 81 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Queens Park Rangers FC will be frustrated.
  • 82' Mario Gaspar makes way for Vakoun Issouf Bayo at the 82 minute mark. A tactical switch from Watford FC.
  • 84' That is a Yellow card for Watford FC. Hassane Kamara will be fuming at that decision.
  • 85' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Andre Dozzell.
  • 88' The whistle greets Stefan Johansen as he departs to be replaced by Conor Masterson.
  • 90' Christian Kabasele has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 90.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Queens Park Rangers FC to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Watford FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Rob Edwards

Queens Park Rangers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Michael Beale

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Imran Louza 2
Ilias Chair 2
Albert Adomah 2
Jake Livermore 2
Paul Smyth 1
Tim Iroegbunam 1
Rayan Kolli 1
Vakoun Issouf Bayo 1

Head to Head

2022-08-27 Watford FC 2–3 Queens Park Rangers FC 2021-02-01 Watford FC 1–2 Queens Park Rangers FC 2020-11-21 Queens Park Rangers FC 1–1 Watford FC 2019-02-15 Queens Park Rangers FC 0–1 Watford FC

Watford FC Form

2022-08-27 Watford FC 2–3 Queens Park Rangers FC L 2022-08-20 Preston North End FC 0–0 Watford FC D 2022-08-16 Birmingham City FC 1–1 Watford FC D 2022-08-12 Watford FC 1–0 Burnley FC W 2022-08-08 West Bromwich Albion FC 1–1 Watford FC D 2022-08-01 Watford FC 1–0 Sheffield United FC W

Queens Park Rangers FC Form

2022-08-27 Watford FC 2–3 Queens Park Rangers FC W 2022-08-20 Queens Park Rangers FC 1–1 Rotherham United FC D 2022-08-16 Queens Park Rangers FC 0–1 Blackpool FC L 2022-08-13 Sunderland AFC 2–2 Queens Park Rangers FC D 2022-08-06 Queens Park Rangers FC 3–2 Middlesbrough FC W 2022-07-30 Blackburn Rovers FC 1–0 Queens Park Rangers FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.18 Watford FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.65 Queens Park Rangers FC xG
I would bet for: Watford FC or Queens Park Rangers FC 73% + Both teams to score 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Watford FC30% Draw27% Queens Park Rangers FC43%
Actual: Queens Park Rangers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes56% 0% No44%
Avg goals/match: 2.83
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 77%
23%
± 2.5 53%
47%
± 3.5 31%
69%
± 4.5 16%
84%

Double Chance

Watford FC or Draw
57%
Draw or Queens Park Rangers FC
70%
Watford FC or Queens Park Rangers FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Watford FC21% Draw45% Queens Park Rangers FC34%
Actual: Queens Park Rangers FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.4%
1 – 2
9.1%
0 – 1
8.9%
0 – 2
7.9%
0 – 0
7.8%
2 – 1
6.5%
1 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
5.4%
1 – 3
5%
0 – 3
4.3%
2 – 0
4%
2 – 3
Actual

Asian Handicap — Watford FC

Handicap Watford FC covers Push Queens Park Rangers FC covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 7% 89%
-1.5 11% — 89%
-1 11% 15% 74%
-0.5 26% — 74%
+0.5 53% — 47%
+1 53% 22% 25%
+1.5 75% — 25%
+2 75% 14% 11%
+2.5 89% — 11%

Clean Sheet

Watford FC keeps clean sheet
20% ✓
Queens Park Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
32% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.