2020-21 Championship – Stoke vs QPR Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Stoke vs QPR kick off? Saturday 1st May 2021 – 15:00 (UK)
Where is Stoke vs QPR being played? Bet365 Stadium, Stoke-on-Trent
Where can I get tickets for Stoke vs QPR? Check official club websites for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Stoke vs QPR on in the UK? Sky Sports have the rights to Championship matches in the UK, so it is worth checking their schedule
Where can I stream Stoke vs QPR in the UK? If televised, subscribers can stream the match live on Sky Go
THE TEAM NEWS
STOKE
Predicted line-up (4-1-4-1): Davies; Smith, Souttar, Batth, Norrington-Davies; Obi Mikel; Matondo, Clucas, Thompson, Tymon; Fletcher
Unavailable: Allen (Injured), Campbell (Injured), Chester (Injured) Clarke (Injured), Collins (Injured), Doughty (Injured), Fox (Injured), McClean (Injured), Oakley-Boothe (Injured)
Questionable: Gunn (Injured), Powell (Injured)
QPR
Predicted line-up (3-4-2-1): Dieng; Dickie, Ball, Barbet; Kakay, Thomas, Johansen, Wallace; Willock, Chair; Dykes
Unavailable: Amos (Injured), Owens (Injured)
Questionable: Cameron (Injured), Carroll (Injured), De Wijs (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
To say that Stoke have been dogged by injuries as of late would be an understatement. With so many of his first team players unavailable, Potters manager Michael O’Neill will be glad to see the end of this season to get his players all fully fit in preparation for pre-season leading up to the next campaign. As a result of the numerous absences amongst the Stoke squad, QPR will sense an opportunity to take advantage and record what would be their third consecutive away win in the Championship. At this stage of the season the goals start to flow more freely, in particular between two sides stuck in mid table with no prospects of promotion or relegation and the same is expected here. Therefore, over 2.5 goals scored looks a shrewd move with six of QPR’s last seven fixtures ending that way, alongside Stoke’s most recent match at the Bet365 Stadium, a 2-3 defeat vs Coventry.
