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Probable Lineups

Watford
4-2-3-1
Queens Park Rangers
4-3-3
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(61) 21 Goals 31 (44)
(45) 26 Assists 19 (30)
(6.5) 6.6 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.5)
27 Average Age 28.2
183 Average Height (cm) 182.7
(0.9) 0.8 Shots pg 0.9 (0.7)
(49%) 58% Aerial Duel Success 50% (52%)
(0.6) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.7)
(1.2) 1.1 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.

Missing Players

Watford
QPR
Player Reason Status Rating
Edo Kayembe Out 6.69
Player Reason Status Rating
Jimmy Dunne Out 6.88

Team News

Watford
QPR
  • Valerien Ismael will likely opt for a 4-2-3-1 system on the opening day, building on the solid foundations of a Jake Livermore and Imran Louza midfield pivot.
  • The Hornets will be without Edo Kayembe on the opening day due to injury.
  • Jack Colback, Morgan Fox and Paul Smyth could all make their QPR debuts this weekend as Gareth Ainsworth looks to flesh out his thin squad.
  • Jimmy Dunne's injury means that Jake Clarke-Salter is now QPR's only fit centre-back heading into the opening day.
  • Expect midfielder Sam Field to deputise for the Irishman on Saturday afternoon.

Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts
15 Watford 13 17 16 56
18 Q.P. Rangers 15 11 20 56

Prediction

  • Watford were out of the picture when it came to the play-off race last season, only just sneaking into the top half of the table thanks to a final-day win against Stoke. A drastic summer clearout is already well underway, but if the club are serious about recruiting to suit Valerien Ismael's press-intensive style, then multiple windows of squad building will be necessary.
  • Life isn't set to get any easier for Gareth Ainsworth and QPR this season with a major rebuild needed to get this Rangers side ready to compete against the drop. The London club were in freefall after November last season and were ultimately fortunate to avoid relegation. A poor start to the season could see Ainsworth dismissed relatively early.
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Watford
Queens Park Rangers
W. Hoedt 7.07
R. Porteous 6.81
Y. Asprilla 6.8
I. Chair 7.05
S. Cook 6.88
J. Dunne 6.88
M. Rajovic 10
V. Bayo 6
Y. Asprilla 6
I. Chair 7
L. Dykes 6
C. Willock 4
Y. Asprilla 7
K. Sema 4
W. Hoedt 3
I. Chair 8
L. Andersen 4
C. Willock 4

Match Forecast

Watford will score a long shot  
Queens Park Rangers will dominate in the air  
Watford will be shown a high number of cards  
There will be a high number of cards shown  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characteristics.