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QPR vs Sheffield United 2/1 Bet Builder | Mark O’Haire
QPR vs Sheffield United 2/1 Bet Builder |
Mark O’Haire
Cifuentes said, “It was a disappointing result and a disappointing performance. The start of the second half was bad and costly for us. Unfortunately, it took a little bit of time until we understood it was 2-0 and it was perhaps too late. But still after Jimmy's goal there could easily have been one or two more.”
Cifuentes made just one change to his starting line-up from the recent 4-0 thrashing of Derby. On-loan Tottenham youngster Yang Min-hyeok played a starring role in that game, having replaced Paul Smyth in the side, though Smyth was restored against Pompey, with South Korean Yang dropping to the bench.
Cifuentes explained the raucous atmosphere at Fratton Park and the home side’s aggressive style of play contributed to his selection process and a recall for Yang on Saturday is possible, especially with Koki Saito withdrawing early following a heavy facial knock. Karamoko Dembele is also an option following his return from injury.
QPR vs Sheffield United – Sat 01 Mar, 15:00
QPR’s theme for low-scoring showdowns continued at Portsmouth last weekend. Only two of Marti Cifuentes’ 66 matches in-charge have featured five strikes or more (averaging 2.28 goals per-game), whilst just six of 34 Championship outings this term have produced Over 3.5 Goals. Sheff Utd have seen 29 of 34 games go Under 3.5 Goals.
Rangers can normally be relied upon for corners at Loftus Road. QPR are averaging a hefty 6.06 corners per-game in W12, winning 3+ in 76% of showdowns, as well as five or more corners in 65% of their encounters here. Despite sitting as high as second in the standings, Sheff Utd have faced at least four corners in 65% of their overall outings.
Total Booking Points - Over 39.5
BET NOWThomas Kirk has been handed the whistle and has produced a strong 48.16 Booking Points per-game average across his 19 league assignments this season. The official has flashed at least four cards in 14 of those 19 matches, posting card totals of 4-6-5-4 in Championship contests. A similar haul could be in the offing for Saturday’s showdown.
Kirk has a penchant for second-half bookings, delivering a card for each side in the second half in 84% of those 19 league fixtures with the arbiter averaging 3.40 second-half cautions across the campaign thus far. Meanwhile, QPR have earned a second-half card in 88% of home outings, with the Blades following suit in 82% of away days.
*Odds correct at the time of writing. 18+ only. GambleAware.
