Watford vs QPR Predictions

• Watford won 12 of 23 home matches last season
• The Hornets are hoping for an improved campaign after their summer investment
• QPR lost 10 of their 23 away games and struggled at everyone bar the league’s weakest sides

Hornets can bounce back

Watford haven’t enjoyed a great start, suffering defeats to Charlton and Norwich over the last week. However, a loss at the Valley will look better over time, especially as the Hornets held their own in a narrow 1-0 defeat.

Watford are hoping for a stronger campaign, with “promotion specialist” Paulo Pezzolano appointed to replace Tom Cleverley in the dugout. The Hornets boss will hope to continue his predecessor’s good record at Vicarage Road, as they won 12 of 23 home matches last season.

QPR had a good away record, but their seven victories saw wins at each of the bottom five. They also picked off 17th-placed Oxford, while they ended the campaign by winning at a Sunderland side who were focused on their playoff campaign.

Despite sitting sixth in the away table, QPR lost 10 of 23 trips. The manner of their cup exit at League One Plymouth was a concern, as they conceded 5.47 xG in a 3-2 loss. Even with a rotated team, that suggests new boss Julien Stephan has work to do with his squad.

Hornets striker Luka Kjerrumgaard should prove capable of troubling the vulnerable visitors. The Dane arrived on loan from Udinese following 22 goals in 28 league games for OB last season. After a quiet start at the Valley, back him to score in his first home start.