Queens Park Rangers vs Sunderland Prediction: Both teams were victorious in the last game

Queens Park Rangers will welcome Sunderland at Loftus Road in Gameweek 6 of the English Championship. Both teams were victorious in the last game. Who will come out on top after 90 minutes?

Queens Park Rangers form

Queens Park Rangers, after a disappointing end to last season that saw them finish 20th in the Championship, were determined to improve under the leadership of Gareth Ainsworth and secure their place in the division more comfortably. However, their opening match against Watford ended in a 4-0 defeat, with the hosts scoring early goals from Tom Dele-Bashiru, Imran Louza, Matheus Martins, and Vakoun Issouf Bayo. Although QPR managed to bounce back with a 2-1 victory against Cardiff City, they struggled to maintain momentum in subsequent matches, losing in the EFL Cup to Norwich City and experiencing narrow defeats against Ipswich Town and newly-relegated Southampton. With just three points from four games, their final match before the break against Middlesbrough was crucial. Thankfully, QPR broke their losing streak with an impressive 2-0 win, with Andre Dozzell scoring just before half time and Jack Colback doubling the lead in the 71st minute. Now, QPR looks to continue their winning momentum as they return from the break and aim for back-to-back victories to further enhance their start to the season.

Queens Park Rangers Predicted Lineup

Begovic; Kakay, Cook, Fox; Smyth, Colback, Field, Paal; Dozzell, Armstrong, Chair

Sunderland form

Sunderland will face a Sunderland side who also won their last game before the break, having recovered from a difficult start to the season. After achieving promotion from League One and seeing a change in manager from Alex Neil to Tony Mowbray, Sunderland finished in the playoff positions last season, aiming for a second consecutive promotion to the Premier League. However, they were unsuccessful, losing to Luton Town in the semi-finals with an aggregate score of 3-2. They then focused on their second season in the Championship under Mowbray, hoping to continue building towards a return to the top flight. Unfortunately, they had a slow start, losing their first two matches against Ipswich Town and Preston North End. However, they were able to secure their first victory against Rotherham United with a 2-1 scoreline, thanks to Jobe Bellingham's two goals. They went on to earn a point from a goalless draw against Coventry City before entering the break with a strong performance against Southampton, winning 5-0. Sunderland will now aim to extend their unbeaten run of four league games, including three victories, when they travel to Loftus Road on Saturday. They hope to establish themselves as contenders near the top of the table.

Sunderland Predicted Lineup

Patterson; Hume, O'Nien, Ballard, Cirkin; Neil, Ekwah; Roberts, Dack, Clarke; Bellingham

Queens Park Rangers vs Sunderland Expert Tips

After overcoming a challenging start to the season and securing a hard-fought victory before the break, Queens Park Rangers can now approach their upcoming matches with renewed hope. However, it must be acknowledged that Ainsworth's team falls short in terms of the level of skill and ability compared to their opponents on Saturday. Consequently, we anticipate that the visiting team, the Black Cats, will continue to thrive and achieve another three points in this match.