Match Preview
As the Championship season progresses to Matchday 18, Norwich City FC prepares to host Queens Park Rangers FC at Carrow Road on November 29, 2025. This encounter pits two teams with contrasting recent forms, with Norwich desperately seeking to climb out of the relegation zone, while QPR aims to solidify its mid-table position.
Norwich City’s campaign has been a struggle, finding themselves near the bottom of the league standings. Their home advantage will be crucial, but recent performances suggest they face an uphill battle against most opponents. QPR, on the other hand, has shown more resilience this season, picking up important points and demonstrating a more balanced approach.
Current League Standings
| Pos | Team | Pl | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 17 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 29 | 40 |
| 2 | Stoke City FC | 17 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 30 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough FC | 17 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 30 |
| 4 | Ipswich Town FC | 16 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 27 |
| 5 | Preston North End FC | 17 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 27 |
| 6 | Bristol City FC | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 26 |
| 7 | Derby County FC | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 26 |
| 8 | Hull City AFC | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | -1 | 25 |
| 9 | Millwall FC | 16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | -5 | 25 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 24 |
| 11 | Southampton FC | 17 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 24 |
| 12 | Watford FC | 17 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 24 |
| 13 | Leicester City FC | 17 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 24 |
| 14 | Charlton Athletic FC | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | -3 | 23 |
| 15 | Wrexham AFC | 16 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 22 |
| 16 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | -5 | 22 |
| 17 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | -3 | 21 |
| 18 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 15 | 6 | 1 | 8 | -4 | 19 |
| 19 | Portsmouth FC | 16 | 4 | 5 | 7 | -6 | 17 |
| 20 | Swansea City AFC | 17 | 4 | 5 | 8 | -9 | 17 |
| 21 | Oxford United FC | 17 | 3 | 5 | 9 | -7 | 14 |
| 22 | Sheffield United FC | 16 | 4 | 1 | 11 | -12 | 13 |
| 23 | Norwich City FC | 17 | 3 | 3 | 11 | -11 | 12 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 16 | 1 | 5 | 10 | -20 | 8 |
- Norwich City FC: Currently sitting in 23rd position, Norwich has endured a difficult start to the season. With just 12 points from 17 games (3 wins, 3 draws, 11 losses), they have managed to score only 16 goals while conceding 27, resulting in a goal difference of -11. Their primary challenge remains finding consistency and bolstering their attack.
- Queens Park Rangers FC: QPR occupies the 16th spot in the Championship table. From 16 matches, they have accumulated 22 points, recording 6 wins, 4 draws, and 6 losses. They have scored 20 goals and conceded 25, with a goal difference of -5, indicating a slightly more stable, albeit not spectacular, performance.
Head-to-Head Analysis
Recent Encounters
| Date | Competition | Home Team | Score | Away Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec 2024 | Championship | Norwich City FC | 1 - 1 | Queens Park Rangers FC |
| 07 Dec 2024 | Championship | Queens Park Rangers FC | 3 - 0 | Norwich City FC |
| 10 Feb 2024 | Championship | Queens Park Rangers FC | 2 - 2 | Norwich City FC |
| 25 Nov 2023 | Championship | Norwich City FC | 1 - 0 | Queens Park Rangers FC |
| 19 Apr 2023 | Championship | Queens Park Rangers FC | 1 - 1 | Norwich City FC |
Recent encounters between Norwich City and Queens Park Rangers in the Championship have often been closely contested affairs. Looking at their last 8 league meetings:
- Norwich City FC Wins: 2
- Queens Park Rangers FC Wins: 1
- Draws: 5
Interestingly, a significant number of their recent matches have ended in a draw, highlighting a historical parity. The most common scores include 1-1 and 0-0, suggesting that these teams often engage in tight, low-scoring contests. Five of the last eight head-to-head matches have also seen fewer than 2.5 goals.
Our Prediction
Considering Norwich City’s dire league form and their struggle to find the back of the net consistently (averaging less than a goal per game), coupled with QPR’s moderately scoring attack and solid, if not spectacular, defensive record, this match appears set for a low-scoring outcome. The historical head-to-head data also reinforces this, with a majority of their recent games falling under the 2.5 goal mark.
While Norwich will fight hard at home, their lack of attacking prowess against a reasonably organised QPR side points towards a cautious affair. QPR will likely aim to exploit Norwich’s defensive vulnerabilities but aren’t prolific enough to guarantee a high scoreline on the road.
Our top betting tip for this Championship clash is:
Under 2.5 Goals
