West Ham vs QPR Prediction 11 January 2026
🔊 West Ham are gearing up to host Queens Park Rangers in the third round of the FA Cup. Both teams enter the match not in their best form but highly motivated. The clash is set for January 11 at the London Stadium, with the Hammers understandably seen as favorites. However, the Championship mid-table side will aim to challenge their local rivals. Can the Hoops pull it off?
Head-to-Head
⚠ The teams haven't faced each other in over a decade.
Head-to-head statistics West Ham - QPR
West Ham United Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Premier League tournament (home team - West Ham United, away team - Nottingham Forest). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:2.
Here's the game statistics (West Ham United vs Nottingham Forest):
- ball possession: 47% vs 53%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 5;
- fouls: 15 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 0;
- shots on target: 3 vs 5.
West Ham are going through a rough patch: the team has lost five of their last six matches and hasn't secured a single victory in their previous ten games (with 4 draws and 6 losses). The Hammers' main weakness is their lack of scoring prowess, averaging just 0.9 goals per match over this period. The Londoners find themselves in the relegation zone, trailing the crucial 17th spot by a significant seven points. This raises a reasonable question: do they really need the distraction of the FA Cup right now?
Match Results: West Ham United
Queens Park Rangers Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Championship tournament (home team - Queens Park Rangers, away - Sheffield Wednesday). The match concluded with a scoreline of 3:0.
Here are the match stats (Queens Park Rangers vs Sheffield Wednesday):
- ball possession: 48% vs 52%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 2;
- fouls: 9 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
- shots on target: 7 vs 2.
Compared to their opponents, the Rangers are on an upswing, having won five of their last ten matches, including a commanding 3-0 victory over Sheffield Wednesday prior to this encounter. The team boasts a strong attacking prowess, averaging 1.8 goals per game while conceding 1.4. As for their League Cup performances, QPR have exited the tournament at the third round for three consecutive seasons, unable to advance past even one stage-a rather unfortunate trend.
Match Results: Queens Park Rangers
Prediction on the outcome
- Queens Park Rangers won with a +1.5 handicap in last 5 games.
Prediction on the over/under
- West Ham United have conceded in last 18 games.
- West Ham United have conceded in last 16 home games.
- Queens Park Rangers have scored in 17 of last 19 away games.
- Queens Park Rangers have scored in last 11 games.
Prediction on corners
- Queens Park Rangers have taken under 5.5 corners in 9 of last 10 away games.
Prediction on cards
- Under 3.5 yellow cards in last 8 Queens Park Rangers games.
Prediction on BTTS
- Queens Park Rangers have scored and conceded in 8 of last 9 games.
⭐ Editor's Prediction
The game promises to be action-packed, thanks to the attacking style of the visitors and the defensive issues plaguing the hosts. West Ham consistently falter at the back, having conceded in 18 consecutive matches. With squad rotation expected for the cup, we don't anticipate a change in this trend. Both teams tend to play open football, making a bet on both teams to score (yes) a reasonable choice, supported by current trends. We predict that neither team will secure a win in regular time, possibly ending in a 1-1 draw.
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