Championship
West Ham United v Queens Park Rangers: Big Match Special
West Ham United return to Sky Bet Championship action on Friday evening when they welcome London rivals Queens Park Rangers to the London Stadium. The Hammers sit second in the table with 15 points from eight matches and can continue their push at the top after an impressive start to the campaign.
Football Writer, Racing Tipster
About 1 min listen, read by a realistic UK voice.
Stephen WelchBig Match SpecialWest Ham United v Queens Park Rangers
Kick Off
Friday 9 October at 20:00
Ground
London Stadium
Competition
Championship
QPR have also started the season well and arrive sitting sixth with 13 points, having lost just once in eight league matches. However, West Ham United's form in attack has been outstanding, with 22 Championship goals already and their recent home results suggest they should have enough to edge what could be an entertaining London derby.
West Ham United at 8/15
Match Result
West Ham United look the stronger side and should be backed to take all three points. The Hammers have won their last three home league games, produced emphatic victories at the London Stadium against Wolves (4 to 2), Derby County (3 to 0) and Wrexham (6 to 0). QPR are unbeaten away in the league, so this may not be as straightforward as the odds suggest but we do expect The Hammers to have too much for the rivals from across the capital.
Over 2.5 at 11/20
Match Goals Under/Over
Seven of West Ham United's eight league games so far this season have produced three or more goals with The Hammers recording a league-high 22 goals whilst also conceding eleven times. QPR have recorded a far more modest ten goals in their eight matches but they have scored two or more in four of those eight games. Both West Ham United and QPR head into this fixture on the back of 2 each draws against Millwall and Preston North End respectively and another high-scoring contest is likely.
Yes at 3/5
Both Teams To Score
Both teams to score also makes plenty of appeal. West Ham United have kept only two clean sheets in eleven matches across all competitions and have conceded in six of their eight Championship fixtures. QPR, meanwhile, have scored six goals across their four away league matches and remain unbeaten on the road. BTTS has landed in 75% of West Ham United's league games and 63% of QPR's.
Jarrod Bowen at 13/10
Anytime Goalscorer
Jarrod Bowen looks the standout goalscorer option for West Ham United. The Hammers captain has scored four Championship goals and six in eleven appearances across all competitions, including strikes in recent home wins over Wolves and Wrexham. He remains one of West Ham's most consistent attacking threats and is averaging more than four shots per league game. With QPR having kept just two clean sheets in eight Championship matches, Bowen looks well placed to add to his tally.
West Ham United 3-1 Queens Park Rangers at 10/1
Correct Score
West Ham have shown enough attacking quality to justify confidence in a fourth straight home league win, but QPR's away record suggests they are capable of making an impact. The visitors have scored in three of their four Championship away games, while West Ham have struggled to keep clean sheets consistently. A 3 to 1 home win highlights both the attacking threat of the hosts and the threat posed by visitors, QPR.
West Ham United v Queens Park Rangers Tips
West Ham United
Match Result
Over 2.5
Match Goals Under/Over
Yes
Both Teams To Score
Jarrod Bowen
Anytime Goalscorer
West Ham United 3-1 Queens Park Rangers
Correct Score
Verdict
Home advantage should just about carry West Ham United through a tight contest. The scoreline call is West Ham United 3-1 Queens Park Rangers, so there should be goals at both ends. Stephen Welch make West Ham United at 8/15 the standout call on the card.