Queens Park Rangers vs Sheffield United Prediction and Stats | Championship Gameweek 18
Championship · Saturday 28 November 2026 · 15:00 UTC · MATRADE Loftus Road, London · updated 2026-11-14
Queens Park Rangers welcome Sheffield United to MATRADE Loftus Road in London in Championship Gameweek 18 action on Saturday 28 November 2026, kick-off 15:00 UTC.
Queens Park Rangers have played 15 matches in the Championship this season, scoring 1.6 and conceding 1.2 goals a game and winning 40% of them. At home they average 2.0 goals scored and 0.9 conceded over 8 matches, with a 67% win rate. Sheffield United have played 15 matches in the Championship this season, scoring 1.4 and conceding 1.3 goals a game and winning 40% of them. Away from home they average 1.5 goals scored and 1.5 conceded over 8 matches, with a 50% win rate.
On Moneyball's model, from this season's numbers, Queens Park Rangers are narrow favourites at 51%, with the draw at 25% and Sheffield United at 23%.
Moneyball's estimate
- Expected goals: Queens Park Rangers 1.70, Sheffield United 1.08.
- Over 2.5 goals: 53% · both teams to score: 55%.
- Most likely score: 2–1 (10%).
From each side's goals and expected goals this season (Sportmonks), pulled toward the league average while a side has played few matches (15 and 15 so far), through a Dixon-Coles score model.
Queens Park Rangers: form and key numbers
In style Queens Park Rangers press high, create plenty of chances.
- Expected goals: 1.83 a match created, 1.19 conceded (goals minus xG: -3.4).
- Shots: 15.3 a match, 4.9 on target.
- Possession: 49.8% on average.
- Clean sheets: 20% of matches (67% at home).
- Both teams scored in 67% of their matches.
- Corners: 5.7 a match.
- Discipline: 2.0 yellow cards a match, 1.0 reds.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 6.83.
Sheffield United: form and key numbers
In style Sheffield United are happy without the ball, play long and direct, are strong in the air.
- Expected goals: 1.36 a match created, 1.41 conceded (goals minus xG: +0.6).
- Shots: 11.5 a match, 4.1 on target.
- Possession: 45.1% on average.
- Clean sheets: 33% of matches (40% away).
- Both teams scored in 60% of their matches.
- Corners: 3.9 a match.
- Discipline: 1.7 yellow cards a match, 1.0 reds.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 6.78.
Queens Park Rangers vs Sheffield United: season averages side by side
| Queens Park Rangers | Per match this season | Sheffield United |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Matches | 15 |
| 1.6 | Goals scored | 1.4 |
| 1.2 | Goals conceded | 1.3 |
| 1.83 | Expected goals (xG) | 1.36 |
| 1.19 | xG conceded | 1.41 |
| 15.3 | Shots | 11.5 |
| 4.9 | On target | 4.1 |
| 49.8 | Possession % | 45.1 |
| 20% | Clean sheets % | 33% |
| 67% | Both teams scored % | 60% |
| 5.7 | Corners | 3.9 |
| 2.0 | Yellow cards | 1.7 |
| 6.83 | Average rating | 6.78 |
Players to watch
Queens Park Rangers
- Alfie Lloyd CF · Poacher · Moneyball Score 44 · High shot volume, Gets into scoring positions (top 30% of his position)
- Harvey Vale RMF · Wide playmaker · Moneyball Score 44 · Chance creator, Creator (top 10% of his position)
Sheffield United
- Michael Cooper GK · Sweeper keeper · Moneyball Score 41 · Dominant in the air, Long passer (top 15% of his position)
- Japhet Tanganga CB · Box defender · Moneyball Score 40 · Hard to dribble past, Dominant in the air (top 1% of his position)
Scouting spotlight: Richard Kone
Richard Kone, 23 · Queens Park Rangers · CF · Poacher · Moneyball Score 45
Richard Kone, 23, plays as a centre-forward for Queens Park Rangers in the Championship. Strongest for his role in shot quality (xG per shot) and shots on target. Weakest in duels won. Moneyball Scout, the engine behind our Scouting Players Research, rates him against every centre-forward in Europe's top five leagues - and this is what he does better than almost all of them.
Percentile against his position on each figure: 50 is the average centre-forward, 90 the top tenth.
Positions he can play
- ST · Centre-forward Natural, 45
- SS · Second striker Accomplished, 40
Where he is strongest
| Figure | His number | Better than |
|---|---|---|
| Shot quality (xG per shot) | 0.25 xG/shot | 98% |
| Shots on target | 60% | 91% |
| Goals, luck taken out | 0.65 / 90 | 68% |
| Expected goals | 0.62 / 90 | 64% |
| Key passes | 1.31 / 90 | 45% |
Roles he suits
- ★★★★ Poacher Centre-forward
- ★★★½ Shadow striker Second striker
- ★★½ Complete forward Centre-forward
Scout's notes: Takes high-quality shots, Accurate shooter.
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Queens Park Rangers vs Sheffield United prediction
Queens Park Rangers should have more of the ball; Queens Park Rangers press high to win the ball back; Sheffield United are a threat in the air and from set pieces. Moneyball's model expects about 2.8 goals - 1.70 for Queens Park Rangers and 1.08 for Sheffield United - with over 2.5 goals at 53% and both teams scoring at 55%. Queens Park Rangers have the stronger numbers, and we expect them to make home advantage count.
Prediction: Queens Park Rangers 2-1 Sheffield United
Queens Park Rangers vs Sheffield United: what the numbers say
- 1. Queens Park Rangers unbeaten (win or draw) 77% between them
- 2. 2 or more goals 2.78 goals expected; 2.5 is close to a coin toss (53%)
- 3. 4 or more cards the two sides average 5.7 cards a match between them
- 4. 9 or more corners 9.6 corners a match between them
Statistical leanings from the data, not certainties.
The full analysis
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Queens Park Rangers vs Sheffield United: questions and answers
When is Queens Park Rangers vs Sheffield United?
Queens Park Rangers vs Sheffield United is on Saturday 28 November 2026, kick-off 15:00 UTC, in Championship Gameweek 18.
Where is Queens Park Rangers vs Sheffield United played?
At MATRADE Loftus Road, London, Queens Park Rangers's home ground.
Who will win Queens Park Rangers vs Sheffield United?
Queens Park Rangers are the favourites: Queens Park Rangers 51%, draw 25%, Sheffield United 23%. Our prediction is Queens Park Rangers 2-1 Sheffield United.
Who is the player to watch in Queens Park Rangers vs Sheffield United?
Richard Kone of Queens Park Rangers: a poacher with a Moneyball Score of 45 against every centre-forward in Europe's top five leagues.
How many goals will there be in Queens Park Rangers vs Sheffield United?
Moneyball's model expects about 2.8 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 53%.
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