Queens Park Rangers vs Watford Prediction, Preview and Stats

England flag 2025/2026 Championship, England
MATRADE Loftus Road Fri, 3 Apr - 2:00 PM
Championship
Queens Park Rangers QPR
2 Winner 1
Watford WAT
Full Time Fri, 3 Apr 2:00 PM
Round 40 Regular Season
Paul Patrick Smyth - 63'
Rayan Kolli - 26'
Goal
|
Goal
Imrân Louza - 85'

CONTEXT

The match has officially finished with Queens Park Rangers defeating Watford with a final score of 2-1. Queens Park Rangers established an early advantage, leading 1-0 at half-time before holding on to secure the victory. Pre-match probabilities anticipated a closely fought contest, giving the home side a 36.7% chance to win, a draw 28.7%, and Watford a 34.7% chance. Although Watford was considered the stronger team on paper, the final outcome ultimately aligned with the pre-match market. Still, the victory represented a significant deviation for Queens Park Rangers, who had to overcome a 63.3% implied probability against them. Watford controlled the flow of the game, holding 54% possession compared to the hosts' 46%. Because expected goals (xG) data was unavailable for this fixture, it is impossible to determine whether the outcome was consistent with the underlying shot quality. Nevertheless, the overall finishing efficiency shift remained entirely in line with standard expectations. The fixture was contested without major disciplinary issues, concluding with zero red cards for either side. This clean record ensured that the match was decided purely by tactical execution rather than any sudden numerical disadvantages.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Queens Park Rangers showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels.
  • xG alignment: The final outcome was insufficient data for expected goal differential.
  • Market alignment: End result was aligned with the pre-match projection.
  • xG expectations: Inconclusive for xG expectations (Classify).
  • Event impact: No major event distortion.
  • Red card distortion: None.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality

Match referee

R. Ricardo

25 matches in sample
Avg. cards 0.12
Fouls / match 0.52
Yellow cards / match 0.12
Red cards / match 0
Penalties / match 0

Other match officials

A. Nelson

1st Assistant

S. Allison

4th Official

G. Byrne

2nd Assistant

Queens Park Rangers J. Stéphan
J. Stéphan
VS
Watford E. Still
E. Still
1.32
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.52
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Portsmouth Rank: 66 W
Leicester City Rank: 68 W
Birmingham City Rank: 70 L
Middlesbrough Rank: 73 L
Sheffield United Rank: 71 L
Southampton Rank: 75 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Leicester City Rank: 67 D
Wrexham Rank: 74 W
Stoke City Rank: 66 L
Sheffield Wednesday Rank: 53 D
Bristol City Rank: 69 W
Ipswich Town Rank: 77 L
8
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
8 - 5 - 9
9

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Queens Park Rangers
36.68%
Draw
28.66%
Away Watford
34.66%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
67.41
67.78
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Queens Park Rangers
Watford
Power Score
67.41
67.78
League Position
10
9
Global Rank
260
249

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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Queens Park Rangers — Opponent-weighted form score
Watford — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Queens Park Rangers Watford

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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Queens Park Rangers

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Watford

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Queens Park Rangers ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Watford
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
36.85
17.59
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
17.59
36.85
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Queens Park Rangers +1.95 Efficiency Index
vs
Watford -1.95 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Queens Park Rangers
Watford
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Queens Park Rangers ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Watford
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Queens Park Rangers Watford
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
—
—
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
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Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Queens Park Rangers Watford
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
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—
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Queens Park Rangers
Watford
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

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Queens Park Rangers
vs
Watford
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Queens Park Rangers Watford
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
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—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Queens Park Rangers 0.38
Watford 0.14
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Queens Park Rangers Watford
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
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—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Queens Park Rangers 0.02
Watford 0.05
Queens Park Rangers
Watford
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score
Pressure Index data not available for this match.

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 22 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Queens Park Rangers QPR Home
22 matches
Watford WAT Away
Match Record
8
Wins
9
5
Draws
5
9
Losses
8
Goals
26
Goals Scored
32
32
Goals Conceded
26
-6
Goal Difference
+6

Data last updated: 2026-04-04T00:02:20+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-4-2
Match Formation 4-4-2
Pitch
J. Walsh
England
13 J. Walsh
A. Mbengue
Senegal
27 A. Mbengue
J. Dunne
Republic of Ireland
3 J. Dunne
R. Edwards
England
37 R. Edwards
R. Norrington-Davies
Wales
18 R. Norrington-Davies
H. Vale
Substitution
England
20 H. Vale
K. Morgan
England
21 K. Morgan
J. Varane
France
40 J. Varane
P. Smyth
Substitution
Northern Ireland
11 P. Smyth
R. Kone
22 R. Kone
R. Kolli
Substitution
Algeria
26 R. Kolli
Pitch
E. Selvik
Norway
1 E. Selvik
J. Pétris
France
29 J. Pétris
S. Goglichidze
Substitution
Georgia
3 S. Goglichidze
M. Pollock
England
6 M. Pollock
K. Keben
Cameroon
4 K. Keben
G. Chakvetadze
Substitution
Georgia
8 G. Chakvetadze
P. Ekwah Elimby
Substitution
France
17 P. Ekwah Elimby
E. Bove
Substitution
Italy
15 E. Bove
N. Irankunda
Substitution
Australia
66 N. Irankunda
I. Louza
Morocco
10 I. Louza
L. Kjerrumgaard
Denmark
9 L. Kjerrumgaard

General Information

Date & Time :
Apr 03, 2026, 02:00 PM
Competition :
2025/2026 Championship, England · Round 40 · Regular Season
Stadium :
MATRADE Loftus Road
Capacity :
18500
Attendance :
17532
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ , Clear
Referees :
Ruebyn Ricardo
Alistair Nelson
Samuel Allison
George Byrne

Statistics

Possession
QPR
47%
WAT
53%

Top Statistics

2 Goals 1
4 Big Chances Created 0
3 Shots 2
39 Dangerous attacks 50
46 Possession 54
2 Corners 3
15 Free kicks 20
6 Yellow Cards 4

Match Overview

50 Successful Dribbles Percentage 40
13 Successful Headers 12
1 Hit Woodwork 0
1 Assists 0
8 Dribble Attempts 10
25 Throwins 29
4 Successful Dribbles 4
4 Goal Kicks 9
3 Substitutions 5
13 Goal Attempts 5
87 Ball Safe 83
2 Injuries 1

Attacking

74 Attacks 102
2 Big Chances Missed 0

Possession

75 Successful Passes Percentage 77
10 Key Passes 5
55 Long Passes 66
252 Successful Passes 303
335 Passes 391
22 Successful Long Passes 34
40 Successful Long Passes Percentage 52

Defensive

13 Tackles 15
7 Interceptions 11
2 Saves 6
45 Duels Won 50

Build-up

17 Total Crosses 17
8 Accurate Crosses 2

Discipline

20 Fouls 15
1 Offsides 2

Lineup

Referee : Ruebyn Ricardo

Starting XI ▼

13
Joe Walsh
Joe Walsh Goalkeeper
3
Jimmy Dunne
Jimmy Dunne Defender
18
Rhys Norrington-Davies
Rhys Norrington-Davies Defender
27
Amadou Salif Mbengue
Amadou Salif Mbengue Defender
37
Ronnie Edwards
Ronnie Edwards Defender
11
Paul Patrick Smyth
Paul Patrick Smyth Midfielder
14
Koki Saito
Koki Saito
Attacker72'
20
Harvey Vale
Harvey Vale Midfielder
17
Kwame Poku
Kwame Poku
Midfielder79'
21
Kieran Morgan
Kieran Morgan Midfielder
40
Jonathan Varane
Jonathan Varane Midfielder
22
Richard Kone
Richard Kone Attacker
26
Rayan Kolli
Rayan Kolli Attacker
23
Daniel Bennie
Daniel Bennie
Attacker46'
Referee : Ruebyn Ricardo

Starting XI ▼

1
Egil Selvik
Egil Selvik Goalkeeper
3
Saba Goglichidze
Saba Goglichidze Defender
18
Vivaldo Semedo
Vivaldo Semedo
Attacker85'
4
Kévin Keben
Kévin Keben Defender
6
Mattie Pollock
Mattie Pollock Defender
29
Jérémy Pétris
Jérémy Pétris Defender
8
Giorgi Chakvetadze
Giorgi Chakvetadze Midfielder
34
Kwadwo Baah
Kwadwo Baah
Attacker72'
15
Edoardo Bove
Edoardo Bove Midfielder
53
Amin Nabizada
Amin Nabizada
Attacker57'
17
Pierre Ekwah
Pierre Ekwah Midfielder
23
Nampalys Mendy
Nampalys Mendy
Midfielder57'
66
Nestory Irankunda
Nestory Irankunda Midfielder
20
Mamadou Doumbia
Mamadou Doumbia
Attacker57'
9
Luca Kjerrumgaard
Luca Kjerrumgaard Attacker
10
Imrân Louza
Imrân Louza Attacker

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Kwame Poku
Foul / 10th Yellowcard
90+1'
90+1'
Event
Imrân Louza
Argument / 9th Yellowcard
Event
Amadou Salif Mbengue
Time wasting / 8th Yellowcard
87'
85'
Event
Vivaldo Semedo → Saba Goglichidze
8th Substitution
85'
Event
Imrân Louza
Left foot shot / 3rd Goal
Event
Richard Kone
Argument / 7th Yellowcard
84'
Event
Kwame Poku → Harvey Vale
7th Substitution
79'
Event
Koki Saito → Paul Patrick Smyth
6th Substitution
72'
72'
Event
Kwadwo Baah → Giorgi Chakvetadze
5th Substitution
Event
Paul Patrick Smyth
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
63'
62'
Event
Saba Goglichidze
Foul / 6th Yellowcard
Event
Paul Patrick Smyth
Foul / 5th Yellowcard
61'
57'
Event
Mamadou Doumbia → Nestory Irankunda
2nd Substitution
57'
Event
Nampalys Mendy → Pierre Ekwah
3rd Substitution
57'
Event
Amin Nabizada → Edoardo Bove
4th Substitution
49'
Event
Pierre Ekwah
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
Event
Daniel Bennie → Rayan Kolli
1st Substitution
46'
1ST-HALF
Event
Jimmy Dunne
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
30'
Event
Rayan Kolli
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
29'
Event
Rayan Kolli
Header / 1st Goal
26'
23'
Event
Edoardo Bove
Foul / 1st Yellowcard

Match Commentary

90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Queens Park Rangers after Jeremy Petris concedes.
90
Update Update
Imrân Louza from Watford won a free kick in an attacking position.
90
Attempt Attempt
Luca Kjerrumgaard from Watford had a missed chance, heading the ball from the center of the box just close to the goal. The assist was provided by Vivaldo Semedo.
90
Update Update
Foul committed by Jonathan Varane against Queens Park Rangers.
90
Update Update
The second half ends with Queens Park Rangers 2, Watford 1.
90
Update Update
Foul committed by Kwame Poku of Queens Park Rangers.
90
Update Update
Imrân Louza from Watford won a free kick in an attacking position.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Kwame Poku from Queens Park Rangers receives a yellow card for a foul.
90
Update Update
Mattie Pollock from Watford won a free kick in defense.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Imrân Louza from Watford receives a yellow card.
90
Update Update
Imrân Louza from Watford won a free kick on the right wing.
90
Update Update
Offside called against Watford. Mattie Pollock is in an offside position.
90
Update Update
Mattie Pollock from Watford won a free kick in defense.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Watford after Joe Walsh concedes.
88
Update Update
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Joe Walsh from Queens Park Rangers.
87
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Amadou Mbengue of Queens Park Rangers receives a yellow card.
85
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Imrân Louza scores for Watford with a left-footed shot from a free kick. The match score is now Queens Park Rangers 2, Watford 1.
85
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Watford: Vivaldo Semedo replaces Saba Goglichidze.
84
Update Update
Foul committed by Daniel Bennie of Queens Park Rangers.
84
Update Update
Kwadwo Baah of Watford won a free kick in an attacking position.
84
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Richard Kone of Queens Park Rangers receives a yellow card.
82
Update Update
Jonathan Varane of Queens Park Rangers won a free kick in defense.
82
Update Update
Fouled by Mamadou Doumbia of Watford.
82
Attempt Attempt
New attacking attempt. Imrân Louza from Watford takes a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved.
79
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Queens Park Rangers: Kwame Poku replaces Harvey Vale.
79
Update Update
Foul committed by Richard Kone of Queens Park Rangers.
79
Update Update
Nampalys Mendy of Watford won a free kick in defense.
76
Update Update
Kwadwo Baah of Watford won a free kick on the right wing.
76
Update Update
Foul committed by Jonathan Varane against Queens Park Rangers.
73
Update Update
Jonathan Varane of Queens Park Rangers won a free kick on the left wing.
73
Update Update
Imrân Louza from Watford commits a foul.
72
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Watford: Kwadwo Baah replaces Giorgi Chakvetadze.
72
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Queens Park Rangers: Koki Saito replaces Paul Smyth.
71
Update Update
Paul Smyth of Queens Park Rangers was awarded a free kick in defense.
71
Corner Corner
Watford wins a corner after Ronnie Edwards concedes.
71
Update Update
Foul committed by Mattie Pollock of Watford.
69
Update Update
Amin Nabizada fouled a player from Watford.
69
Update Update
Paul Smyth of Queens Park Rangers won a free kick on the left wing.
68
Update Update
Foul committed by Amadou Mbengue of Queens Park Rangers.
68
Update Update
Jeremy Petris from Watford won a free kick in defense.
66
Update Update
Foul committed by Jimmy Dunne of Queens Park Rangers.
66
Update Update
Kévin Keben from Watford won a free kick in defense.
65
Corner Corner
New attacking attempt. Daniel Bennie of Queens Park Rangers takes a right-footed shot from a difficult position on the left, but it's saved in the left corner by Egil Selvik of Watford. The assist was provided by Richard Kone.
63
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Queens Park Rangers lead 2-0 against Watford. Paul Smyth scores for Queens Park Rangers with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the right corner.
63
Attempt Attempt
Daniel Bennie's shot from the center of the box is blocked. The assist came from Harvey Vale's cross.
62
Update Update
Richard Kone of Queens Park Rangers won a free kick in an attacking position.
62
Update Update
Foul committed by Saba Goglichidze of Watford.
62
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Saba Goglichidze of Watford receives a yellow card for a foul.
61
Update Update
Foul committed by Paul Smyth of Queens Park Rangers.
61
Update Update
Saba Goglichidze from Watford won a free kick in defense.
61
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Paul Smyth of Queens Park Rangers receives a yellow card for a foul.
60
Corner Corner
New attacking attempt. Harvey Vale of Queens Park Rangers takes a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the right corner by Egil Selvik of Watford. The assist comes from Richard Kone.
58
Update Update
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Saba Goglichidze of Watford.
57
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Watford: Amin Nabizada replaces Edoardo Bove.
57
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Watford: Nampalys Mendy comes on for Pierre Ekwah.
57
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Watford: Mamadou Doumbia replaces Nestory Irankunda.
55
Attempt Attempt
Giorgi Chakvetadze's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The assist came from Kévin Keben's cross.
54
Update Update
Kévin Keben of Watford won a free kick in defense.
54
Update Update
Foul by Paul Smyth of Queens Park Rangers.
52
Update Update
Richard Kone from Queens Park Rangers misses a chance, shooting with his right foot from outside the box, sending the ball high and wide to the right after a fast break.
50
Update Update
Offside called against Queens Park Rangers. Amadou Mbengue is offside.
49
Update Update
Paul Smyth from Queens Park Rangers won a free kick on the left wing.
49
Update Update
Foul committed by Pierre Ekwah of Watford.
49
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Pierre Ekwah of Watford receives a yellow card for a foul.
45
Attempt Attempt
Imrân Louza's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
45
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 3 minutes of added time.
45
Update Update
Rayan Kolli of Queens Park Rangers won a free kick in defense.
45
Update Update
The first half ends with Queens Park Rangers leading Watford 1-0.
45
Update Update
Foul committed by Rayan Kolli of Queens Park Rangers.
45
Update Update
Imrân Louza from Watford commits a foul.
45
Update Update
The second half starts with Queens Park Rangers leading Watford 1-0.
45
Attempt Attempt
Missed chance. Paul Smyth from Queens Park Rangers shot with his right foot from outside the box.
45
Update Update
Saba Goglichidze from Watford won a free kick in defense.
45
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Queens Park Rangers: Daniel Bennie replaces Rayan Kolli.
44
Update Update
Foul committed by Ronnie Edwards against Queens Park Rangers.
44
Update Update
Luca Kjerrumgaard of Watford won a free kick on the left wing.
43
Attempt Attempt
New attacking attempt. Rayan Kolli from Queens Park Rangers takes a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it's saved.
43
Corner Corner
New attacking attempt. Rayan Kolli of Queens Park Rangers takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box, but it's saved in the right corner by Egil Selvik of Watford.
40
Update Update
Paul Smyth from Queens Park Rangers won a free kick on the left wing.
40
Update Update
Edoardo Bove fouled a Watford player.
39
Update Update
Rayan Kolli of Queens Park Rangers won a free kick in defense.
39
Update Update
Rayan Kolli of Queens Park Rangers won a free kick in defense.
36
Update Update
Jeremy Petris of Watford won a free kick on the left wing.
36
Update Update
Foul committed by Richard Kone of Queens Park Rangers.
36
Attempt Attempt
Harvey Vale from Queens Park Rangers had a missed chance, shooting with his left foot from the center of the box but sending it high. The assist came from Richard Kone, who headed the ball after a fast break.
35
Update Update
Foul committed by Jeremy Petris of Watford.
35
Update Update
Harvey Vale from Queens Park Rangers won a free kick in defense.
32
Update Update
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Richard Kone of Queens Park Rangers.
31
Attempt Attempt
Missed chance. Nestory Irankunda from Watford took a right-footed shot from outside the box after a free kick, but it missed.
30
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Jimmy Dunne of Queens Park Rangers receives a yellow card for a foul.
30
Update Update
Foul by Jimmy Dunne of Queens Park Rangers.
30
Update Update
Nestory Irankunda from Watford won a free kick in an attacking position.
29
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Rayan Kolli of Queens Park Rangers receives a yellow card for a foul.
29
Update Update
Foul committed by Rayan Kolli of Queens Park Rangers.
29
Update Update
Saba Goglichidze of Watford won a free kick in defense.
26
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Queens Park Rangers lead 1-0 against Watford. Rayan Kolli scores with a header from close range to the center of the goal, assisted by Paul Smyth's header.
25
Attempt Attempt
Harvey Vale from Queens Park Rangers hits the left post with a left-footed shot from the right side of the box, assisted by Jonathan Varane.
25
Attempt Attempt
Paul Smyth's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
24
Update Update
Foul committed by Jeremy Petris of Watford.
24
Update Update
Jimmy Dunne of Queens Park Rangers won a free kick in defense.
23
Update Update
Foul committed by Edoardo Bove - Watford.
23
Update Update
Rayan Kolli of Queens Park Rangers attempts an attack, shooting with his right foot from the right side of the box, but the goalkeeper saves it in the center of the goal. Amadou Mbengue provides the assist.
23
Update Update
Jonathan Varane from Queens Park Rangers won a free kick in defense.
23
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Edoardo Bove from Watford receives a yellow card for a foul.
22
Update Update
Richard Kone from Queens Park Rangers won a free kick in the defensive area.
22
Update Update
Richard Kone of Queens Park Rangers won a free kick in defense.
21
Update Update
Foul committed by Jonathan Varane against Queens Park Rangers.
21
Update Update
Pierre Ekwah of Watford won a free kick in defense.
19
Attempt Attempt
Jimmy Dunne of Queens Park Rangers attempts a header from the center of the box, but it's saved by Watford's goalkeeper Egil Selvik, who is positioned in the center of the goal. The assist came from Paul Smyth, who delivered the cross.
17
Update Update
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Nestory Irankunda from Watford.
14
Update Update
Offside called against Watford. Nestory Irankunda is in an offside position.
14
Corner Corner
New attacking attempt. Luca Kjerrumgaard of Watford takes a left-footed shot from outside the box, but Joe Walsh of Queens Park Rangers saves it in the right corner.
13
Update Update
Foul committed by Rayan Kolli of Queens Park Rangers.
13
Update Update
Jeremy Petris from Watford won a free kick in defense.
11
Update Update
Foul committed by Amadou Mbengue of Queens Park Rangers.
11
Update Update
Imrân Louza from Watford won a free kick in defense.
9
Attempt Attempt
Paul Smyth's shot for Queens Park Rangers from a difficult position on the left is blocked.
9
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Queens Park Rangers after Kévin Keben concedes.
8
Update Update
Foul committed by Edoardo Bove - Watford.
8
Update Update
Rhys Norrington-Davies of Queens Park Rangers won a free kick on the left wing.
7
Corner Corner
Watford wins a corner after Rhys Norrington-Davies concedes.
5
Update Update
Giorgi Chakvetadze of Watford won a free kick in defense.
5
Update Update
Amadou Mbengue fouled a player from Queens Park Rangers.
2
Update Update
Foul committed by Mattie Pollock of Watford.
2
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Rayan Kolli from Queens Park Rangers won a free kick on the left wing.
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Fouled by Amadou Mbengue of Queens Park Rangers.
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Jeremy Petris of Watford won a free kick in defense.

CONCLUSION

Structural assessment: Queens Park Rangers exhibited a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Efficiency outcome: Possession-adjusted chance creation finished in line with projected levels. Result alignment: The final score was consistent with the pre-match probability model. Market alignment: The match result was within the projected probability range.

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