Competition: Championship
Market: Ipswich win
Odds: 1/1 @ 1xBet
Looking to extend on their stunning start to the season, Ipswich will travel to west London on Saturday afternoon when they meet QPR.
Starting with the hosts, while QPR might have claimed a crucial 2-1 victory away at Cardiff last weekend, Gareth Ainsworth’s men immediately came crashing back down to earth a few days ago. Eventually watching their EFL Cup adventure come to an end following a last-gasp 1-0 loss at home against Norwich, it is no secret that the Hoops are tipped as a leading relegation contender once again this season. While the former Wycombe boss might have seen his side cling to their Championship status back in May, QPR are still dealing with a string of public issues. Opening up the 2023/24 campaign with a routine 4-0 drumming away at Watford, Ainsworth’s side should be bracing themselves for another stern test here. Signing off their pre-season preparations with a woeful 5-0 defeat at the hands of League One outfit Oxford, the Hoops will also be concerned by their extended issues in front of their own supporters. Including that 1-0 loss at the hands of Norwich earlier in the week, Saturday’s hosts have claimed just a single win in west London since opening 2023.
As for the visitors, while QPR might be in the midst of a public nightmare, Ipswich are riding what has been an iconic wave of momentum. Although the Blues might have only made their Championship return this season, it is no secret that Keiran McKenna’s men have their sights firmly set on mounting another famous promotion charge this season. Gaining a string of plaudits from up and down the country, the ex-Manchester United coach will be calling on his high-flying squad to make another Championship statement here. Last seen putting in yet another stellar performance as they picked up a 2-0 victory against Stoke on home soil, Ipswich have won each of their opening three appearances across all competitions. Opening the 2023/24 campaign with a 2-1 win away at Sunderland, McKenna’s side are rightfully tipped as a standout contender this weekend. In a showdown between two sides who are expected to be battling it out at opposite ends of the Championship standings this season, we are backing an away victory here.
Bet: Ipswich 1/1 to beat QPR in Saturday’s Championship matchup @ 1xBet
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