Queens Park Rangers vs Watford prediction 03.04.2026 | Championship

The Hoops looked in real trouble not long ago. Four straight league defeats can do that to a team. Then, almost out of nowhere, things flipped.

A 3-1 comeback win over Leicester City changed the mood, and the 6-1 win against Portsmouth just before the break felt even more convincing. Scoring nine goals in two games is not something you ignore.

Still, there is a small pause before getting carried away. That Portsmouth win was their first home league victory in four attempts. So yes, momentum is there, but consistency at Loftus Road still needs proving.

Julien Stéphan seems to have found something upfront, though. Rayan Kolli and Richard Kone both scored twice last time out and should start again together.

Injuries remain a factor. Ziyad Larkeche is still out long term, while Jake Clarke-Salter misses this one with a hip issue.

The Hornets are still hanging around the playoff conversation, even if it feels a bit uncertain. Seven points off sixth place is not impossible to close, but form has been mixed.

Two defeats in eight sounds solid, yet only three wins in that run tells another story. It is steady, not convincing. The goalless draw with Leicester before the break summed it up in a way. Controlled, yes, but only two shots on target suggests a lack of cutting edge.

Away form adds another concern. One win in the last eight on the road is not the kind of record you want heading into a game like this.

Luca Kjerrumgaard remains the main attacking outlet with ten goals this season. Beyond him, there is less certainty. Saba Goglichidze is unavailable with injury, which slightly weakens their defensive options.