Blackburn Rovers and QPR clash in the Championship on Saturday as both sides look to continue their respective unbeaten runs.
Blackburn Rovers were tipped to struggle by many before the campaign started but some strong early form from John Eustace’s side has silenced the doubters early on.
From the first six games, Eustace’s side have claimed won three games and drawn three times. It leaves them 4th in the Championship table as one of only three undefeated sides left alongside West Brom and Sheffield United.
Last time out, Rovers played out a feisty 0-0 draw with Lancashire rivals Preston North End.
As for QPR, they might have won only once in the Championship so far but they are without defeat since the opening day of the campaign. They were beaten comfortably by West Brom to begin the campaign.
Two draws followed before their maiden win away against Luton Town, though the R’s have seen their ties with Sheffield Wednesday and Millwall end 1-1 since.
Striker Michael Frey and summer signing Karamoko Dembele have been in impressive form early on. The former has three goals while the latter has registered three assists.
Here, a handful of our writers make their predictions for the game…
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James Ray
“This is bound to be a close game and give QPR’s ability to keep themselves in games, it would not be a surprise if this ended level.
“However, Blackburn Rovers have shown they have some real firepower and with their impressive home record on the line, they’ll be hopeful of taking all three points here. The visitors have goals in them though, so it’s going to be interesting to see if the hosts can keep them quiet.
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“Cifuentes’ side need to start winning if they’re to make real inroads up the table and they do have a shot at getting one here.
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“That said though, I just see more paths to victory for Blackburn. They’re in a really good way at the moment and I can see them maintaining their perfect Ewood Park record with a win.”
Harry Mail
“Blackburn Rovers played against a Preston side with 10 men for large parts of their last game so it was frustrating that they weren’t able to get the win.
“Nevertheless, it has still been a really positive start to the new season for Rovers and they will fancy their chances of getting a win this weekend.
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“QPR have been hit and miss so far this term and will want to start picking up some form sooner rather than later.
“This is a tough one to call and I don’t think there will be too much between them. However, based on Blackburn Rovers’ recent home showing, I can see them sneaking it.”
Prediction: Blackburn Rovers 2-1 QPR
