Sheffield Wednesday vs Queens Park Rangers: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

Explore Ladbrokes' detailed preview for Sheffield Wednesday vs Queens Park Rangers in the Championship. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 15:00 BST match.

• Fixture: Sheffield Wednesday vs Queens Park Rangers

• Date: Saturday, 27 September 2025

• Kick-off: 15:00 BST

• Venue: Hillsborough Stadium

Match Prediction: Sheffield Wednesday 2-1 Queens Park Rangers

Sheffield Wednesday are coming off a mixed bag of results, with a solid win against Portsmouth, but are struggling at home. They'll need to tighten up at the back after those heavy defeats to Bristol City and Stoke. 

QPR, on the other hand, have been in decent form, winning three of their last five league games, but that thrashing by Coventry will be fresh in their minds. This match could be a tight affair, with both teams looking to control the midfield and exploit any defensive lapses.

QPR's recent wins show they can be clinical in front of goal, but their away form has been patchy. Sheffield Wednesday will fancy their chances at home, especially with Bannan pulling the strings. Expect a game where both teams will have their moments, but it might come down to who can make the most of their opportunities.

Sheffield Wednesday's recent league form has been inconsistent. That win against Portsmouth on the road was a real boost, but they've been leaking goals at home. With three losses in their last five league outings, they'll need to be more solid defensively. Bannan's influence in midfield will be crucial if they're to turn their home form around.

• Win: 2-0 vs Portsmouth (A)

• Loss: 0-3 vs Bristol City (H)

• Loss: 0-2 vs Swansea City (H)

• Draw: 2-2 vs Wrexham (A)

• Loss: 0-3 vs Stoke City (H)

QPR have been on a decent run, winning three out of their last five games in the Championship. Their home form has been strong, but that heavy defeat to Coventry away from home will be a concern.

They'll need to be more resilient on the road if they're to get a result here. With players like Kone and Madsen in form, they have the firepower to cause problems.

• Win: 1-0 vs Stoke City (H)

• Win: 3-1 vs Wrexham (A)

• Win: 3-1 vs Charlton Athletic (H)

• Loss: 1-7 vs Coventry City (A)

• Loss: 1-2 vs Watford (A)

Sheffield Wednesday have had the upper hand in recent Championship meetings, winning three of the last five encounters. QPR did manage a convincing 4-1 victory back in 2021, but since then, it's been Sheffield Wednesday dominating. The most recent clash saw Sheffield Wednesday win 2-0 away from home, demonstrating their ability to secure results against QPR.

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• Pierce Charles (Shoulder) - Out

• Bailey Cadamarteri (Knock) - Out

• Nathaniel Chalobah (Hamstring) - Out

• Bruno Fernandes (Leg) - Out

• Di'shon Bernard (Knee) - Out

• Gabriel Otegbayo (Muscle) - Doubt

• Ilias Chair (Muscle) - Out

• Kwame Poku (Hamstring) - Out

• Ziyad Larkeche (Knee) - Out

• Jake Clarke-Salter (Hip) - Out

• Predicted lineup: Horvath, Iorfa, Weaver, Lowe, Palmer, Valery, Bannan, Ingelsson, Amass, Brown, Ugbo

With Bannan in midfield, Sheffield Wednesday will look to control the game and create chances. Their defence needs to be more solid, especially after recent home defeats.

• Predicted lineup: Nardi, Dunne, Morrison, Mbengue, Norrington-Davies, Varane, Madsen, Vale, Burrell, Saito, Kone

QPR will rely on their attacking players, such as Kone and Vale, to make the difference. Their defence will need to be more organised away from home to keep Sheffield Wednesday at bay.

• Liam Palmer vs Jimmy Dunne: A crucial battle down Wednesday's left flank, with both defenders needing to be on top form.

• Dominic Iorfa vs Richard Kone: Iorfa’s defensive nous against Kone's goal-scoring threat could decide the game.

• Barry Bannan (Sheffield Wednesday): Bannan’s creativity could have a significant effect in this encounter. 

• Nicolas Madsen (Queens Park Rangers): His recent form in front of goal makes him a constant threat

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