As part of one of the matches of the 1/8 finals of the English League Cup, the players of QPR and Sunderland will come face to face. Which of the opponents will get the victory in this match? Our sports portal evaluates the chances of rivals for success.
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QPR is having a good football year this year. The team started confidently in the current season of the Championship. For 14 rounds, the London team recorded 6 victories and 3 peaceful outcomes, which correspond to 1 point and the 7th line in the standings. In the last three matches, the Capitals have lost twice and defeated Blackburn (1-0). In the League Cup, the Hoops were able to defeat Oxford United (2-0) and Everton (3-2 pen.) in turn.
Sunderland
Last season, Sunderland failed to get out of Ligue 1, where they took only fourth place. In the Lini Cup, the Black Cats were able to deal with Port Vale (2:1), Blackpool (3:2), and Wigan (2:0) on the way to the 1/8 finals. In the current League 1 championship, the team was able to record 9 wins and 1 draw in 13 rounds. With this result, the "black cats" were able to get 28 points and the fourth place in the standings. After the victory over Crewe (4-0), the guests failed to cope with Charlton (0:1).
Injuries and disqualifications:
- Injuries:
- Owens (injury), Wallace (injury), Field (injury) – all QPR. Willis (injury) – Sunderland.
- Under question:
- Tierney (ankle) - Arsenal. Firpo (muscle injury) - all Leeds.
Statistics and figures:
- QPR is the favorite of the meeting;
- The hosts have 3 wins in 5 matches;
- Sunderland has 4 wins in 5 previous meetings;
- The last face-to-face meeting of the rivals ended with a score of 1-0 in favor of QPR.
Forecast
Both teams are determined to show truly spectacular football, which will lead to the passage of the base total of 2.5 goals. A lot of goals will definitely be scored in this meeting.
