Match Preview: Hull City AFC vs Queens Park Rangers FC

This Championship clash sees Hull City AFC take on Queens Park Rangers FC, with both teams heading into the match with contrasting runs of form. Hull City, despite not losing in their last two outings, have struggled with consistency, having picked up only 7 points from their last five games and scoring a modest five goals. Their offensive woes are evident as they’ve failed to score in two of these encounters and have drawn blanks in 41% of their matches this season. At home, Hull’s form has been especially concerning, managing an average of just 0.86 points per game.

On the other hand, Queens Park Rangers are on a roll, gathering 10 points from their last five fixtures and remaining unbeaten in their last four. Their ability to find the net consistently has been a stronghold, scoring seven goals in these last five matches. QPR have fared well on the road, recently going two games unbeaten away from Loftus Road, and average a higher 1.15 points per game in away matches this season.

In head-to-head meetings, Hull City have had the upper hand with nine wins in 19 previous encounters, though QPR have managed five victories themselves. Notably, matches between these two sides have been high-scoring affairs, averaging close to three goals per game, and seeing both teams score 63% of the time.

Given Hull City’s tendency to struggle in front of goal and QPR’s current momentum, the visitors might just have the edge. Expect QPR to capitalize on their form and Hull City’s home vulnerabilities, potentially leading the match to a closely contested, but favorable result for the visitors. However, Hull’s historical home advantage in this fixture should not be underestimated, suggesting an open contest where goals from both sides could indeed feature.

Insights

• Hull City has earned 7 points from their last 5 games, averaging 1.4 points per game.
• Hull City’s recent games have seen a BTTS (Both Teams To Score) outcome in only 1 of their last 5 fixtures.
• Hull City has scored 5 goals in their last 5 matches but failed to score in 2 of those games.
• Hull City has fired blanks in 41% of their games this season, totaling 11 scoreless matches.
• Queens Park Rangers have secured 10 points from their last 5 games, averaging 2 points per game.
• Queens Park Rangers have scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches and have seen BTTS in 3 of those games.
• Queens Park Rangers are unbeaten in their last 4 games, winning 3 of their last 5 fixtures.
• Queens Park Rangers have been in good form away from home, remaining unbeaten in their last 2 away matches.
• Historical encounters between Hull City and Queens Park Rangers have averaged 2.95 goals per match, with BTTS occurring 63% of the time.
• Hull City has a weaker home performance, averaging 0.86 points per game this season at home.
• Queens Park Rangers averages 1.15 points per game this season when playing away.
• In their last league encounter, Hull City won 2-1 against Queens Park Rangers.
• Hull City has won 9 of the last 19 meetings against Queens Park Rangers, while QPR has won 5 with 5 draws in between.

Match Forecast

• Hull City may attempt long shots to exploit QPR’s weakness in defending against long-range efforts.
• Hull City’s vulnerability in aerial duels may be exploited by QPR’s strength in aerial battles and set pieces.
• QPR may target Hull’s weaknesses on the wings, especially when attacking down the right.
• Hull’s play with width could challenge QPR’s weakness in defending attacks on the wings.
• QPR’s tendency to play with width and take a lot of shots may test Hull’s defense, particularly its weakness in stopping opponents from creating chances.
• Both teams may create opportunities on the counter-attack given the openness in defending counter-attacks from Hull and QPR’s style of playing in their own half.
• Hull may struggle to capitalize on scoring opportunities due to their weakness in finishing, despite QPR’s occasional struggles with defending skillful players.
• Hull’s ability to defend set pieces well may neutralize some of QPR’s attacking set-piece threats.
• QPR may attempt to disrupt Hull’s short passing game by applying pressure, taking advantage of Hull’s susceptibility to individual errors.

Match Facts

• In the last 12 home games against Queens Park Rangers, Hull City have secured 5 victories, drawn 5 times, and lost twice, with a goal tally of 20-12 favoring Hull City.
• Across their last 25 encounters, Hull City have emerged victorious in 10 matches, drawn 8, while Queens Park Rangers have won 7, with Hull City leading the goal count 37-32.
• Last season’s results saw Hull City winning 3-0 at home, while Queens Park Rangers triumphed 2-0 on their turf.
• Hull City scores 36% of their goals between the 76th and 90th minutes.
• Queens Park Rangers score 24% of their goals between the 61st and 75th minutes.
• Queens Park Rangers have not won any of their last 5 away fixtures.
• Hull City have failed to score in 6 of their 14 home games in the current Championship season.
• Queens Park Rangers have not found the net in 6 of their 12 away matches in the Championship this season.
• The away record for Queens Park Rangers this season stands at 2 wins, 6 draws, and 4 losses.
• Joao Pedro leads Hull City’s scoring with 5 goals, while Michael Frey has netted 5 times for Queens Park Rangers.
• Hull City’s Charlie Hughes has received 6 yellow cards, more than any of his teammates, while Sam Field has 8 for Queens Park Rangers.
• A year prior, Hull City ranked 7th in the standings with 39 points, contrasting with their current 22nd position with 23 points.
• Queens Park Rangers were 23rd a year ago with 21 points, but now stand 13th with 32 points.
• Queens Park Rangers have allowed a goal in each of their last 7 matches.
• Hull City win the first half in 27% of their matches, while Queens Park Rangers manage it in 21% of their games.
• Hull City’s win rate for halftimes is 27%, compared to Queens Park Rangers’ 21%.
• In their most recent encounter, Hull City claimed victory by a margin of 2 goals.
• Hull City wins 30% of their home matches when leading 1-0.
• Queens Park Rangers secure wins in 77% of their away matches when they lead 1-0.
• Hull City manage a win in just 6% of their home matches when trailing 0-1.
• When Queens Park Rangers are down 1-0 away, they win 8% of the time.
• Queens Park Rangers have demonstrated superior performance compared to Hull City in the Championship.
• In their last 5 fixtures, Queens Park Rangers have outperformed Hull City.
• Hull City have won 3 of their last 5 meetings with Queens Park Rangers, who won the remaining 2, with no draws.
• On average, Hull City score 2, while Queens Park Rangers score 1.2 goals in their matches against each other.
• The typical goal count in matches between Hull City and Queens Park Rangers is 3.2.
• The average first-half goal tally in their games is 2.
• Both teams lost their most recent match.
• Hull City averages 1.15 goals per home game, whereas Queens Park Rangers averages 0.88 goals per away game.