Reading vs Queens Park Rangers Prediction: Reading's leaky defence can be a cause of concern

Reading is going head to head against Queens Park Rangers on 14 Jan 2023 at Madejski Stadium stadium, Reading city, England. The match is a part of the Championship. Reading played against Queens Park Rangers in 1 game this season. Currently, Reading ranks 13th, while Queens Park Rangers hold the 12th position. Following their FA Cup defeat last week, Reading has lost just one of their last four games. QPR has not won in any of its last four games since being knocked out of the Cup by League 1 Fleetwood. Reading is unlikely to claim another positive result here after winning just two of their last 11.

Reading’s Form

Reading City FC is not in great form, with two wins, two losses, and one draw. Having lost three consecutive games, Veljko Paunovic is under pressure in Berkshire. As the Royals capitulated defensively at the John Smith's Stadium two weeks ago, the 4-0 loss to Huddersfield Town sparked the most outrage.

Reading has won just two games in their last 16 Championship matches, conceding 13 goals from five games this season. In their last five matches against QPR, the Royals have been unbeaten in five consecutive games. In their last five matches against QPR, the Royals have been unbeaten in five consecutive games. With a daunting trip to Fulham next weekend after a potential banana skin against newly-promoted Peterborough United in midweek, Paunovic may be on his way out.

Reading’s possible starting lineup

Rafael; Yiadom, Morrison, Moore, Rahman; Drinkwater, Laurent; Halilovic, Swift, Hoilett; Puscas

Queens Park Rangers’ Form

During the second half of last season, QPR picked up more points than Watford and Norwich City, and Mark Warburton's side has continued that form into this season. The club has won three and drawn two from their opening five games, marking their best start since they were relegated from the Premier League in 2015.

Despite not playing well in the 2-0 victory over Coventry City a fortnight ago, Warburton was encouraged by the win. As a result of scoring three goals in each of their first two away games this season, QPR has won five consecutive matches on the road in the Championship. Tuesday evening, the West London side travels to the Select Car Leasing Stadium to face Bournemouth, another unbeaten team.

Queens Park Rangers’ predicted lineup

Dieng; Dickie, de Wijs, Barbet; Odubajo, Ball, Johansen, Kakay; Willock, Chair; Dykes

Reading vs Queens Park Rangers expert tips

Despite a late flurry of signings, Reading may need help to make an immediate impact against an in-form QPR side. Reading vs Queens Park Rangers's head-to-head record shows that of the 26 meetings they have had, Reading has won 6 times and Queens Park Rangers has won 9 times. 11 fixtures between Reading and Queens Park Rangers have ended in a draw. The Rangers will be favourites in Berkshire, especially with their menacing attack facing the Royals' leaky defence. We can expect less than 2.5 goals in this match considering their current form.