Queens Park Rangers vs Sheffield United: match statistics
Queens Park Rangers demonstrates a decisive advantage in home matches with a 50% win rate and a positive goal difference (+5). The hosts score an average of 1.81 goals per home match, with a solid xG metric (1.65), indicating the creation of real scoring chances. Sheffield United presents poor away form with only 35% wins and a negative goal difference (-8), as well as a concerning rate of 41% of away matches without a goal scored. The recent form of both teams is balanced (QPR: 1.4 PPG, Sheffield: 1.8 PPG); however, the home advantage and xG statistics speak in favor of the hosts. Taking all factors into account, Queens Park Rangers should win this meeting, although Sheffield United may cause a surprise, hence the moderate probability of a home victory.
Queens Park Rangers vs Sheffield United: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Queens Park Rangers played Sheffield United in Championship (England). The match was played on 28 February 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Current form
Queens Park Rangers: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Sheffield United: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Queens Park Rangers scores 1.35 and concedes 1.53 goals per match. Sheffield United scores 1.41 and concedes 1.41. League average: 2.60 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Queens Park Rangers 68%, Sheffield United 50%. Over 2.5: Queens Park Rangers 65%, Sheffield United 59%. League level: BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 51%.
xG, shots and style
Sheffield United has higher xG: 1.50 vs 1.41. Queens Park Rangers: 12.8 shots per match, Sheffield United: 13.3.
Match halves
Queens Park Rangers: half-time lead 26%, second-half goals 0.76. Sheffield United: half-time lead 35%, second-half goals 0.68.
Goals by minute
Queens Park Rangers: 76-90+ (14 goals). Sheffield United: 0-15 (10 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Championship: 2.60 goals per match, BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 51%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 0.00, BTTS 0%.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Queens Park Rangers demonstrates a decisive advantage in home matches with a 50% win rate and a positive goal difference (+5). The hosts score an average of 1.81 goals per home match, with a solid xG metric (1.65), indicating the creation of real scoring chances. Sheffield United presents poor away form with only 35% wins and a negative goal difference (-8), as well as a concerning rate of 41% of away matches without a goal scored. The recent form of both teams is balanced (QPR: 1.4 PPG, Sheffield: 1.8 PPG); however, the home advantage and xG statistics speak in favor of the hosts. Taking all factors into account, Queens Park Rangers should win this meeting, although Sheffield United may cause a surprise, hence the moderate probability of a home victory.
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Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Queens Park Rangers | Sheffield United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.34 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Sheffield United is 29% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Queens Park Rangers · 1.8 pts / match - Sheffield United
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Sheffield United is 9% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.53 goals / match - Queens Park Rangers · 1.41 goals / match - Sheffield United
Queens Park Rangers scores in 79% of matches (27 of 34 matches), while Sheffield United keeps a clean sheet in 24% (8 of 34 matches).
Sheffield United scores in 71% of matches (24 of 34 matches), while Queens Park Rangers keeps a clean sheet in 26% (9 of 34 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Queens Park Rangers
Over / Under - Sheffield United
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Sheffield United is 21% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.21 pts / match - Queens Park Rangers · 1.47 pts / match - Sheffield United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Queens Park Rangers - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 26% of matches and wins 38%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Sheffield United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 35% of matches and wins 41%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (14 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (15). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (10 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (18). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Queens Park Rangers
Sheffield United
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Championship).
Teams vs league
| Queens Park Rangers | Liga | Sheffield United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.88 | 2.60 | ▲ 2.82 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 68% | 56% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 65% | 51% | ▲ 59% |
| Clean sheets | • 26% | 25% | • 24% |
| Goal before half-time | • 71% | 71% | ▼ 65% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 74% | 78% | ▲ 85% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Queens Park Rangers 0 - 1 - 0 Sheffield United. Average goals 0.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Queens Park Rangers vs Sheffield United?
The Championship match finished Queens Park Rangers 0:2 Sheffield United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Queens Park Rangers vs Sheffield United?
Queens Park Rangers score 1.35 goals per game on average and Sheffield United 1.41. The Championship average is 2.60 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 68% of Queens Park Rangers's matches and 50% of Sheffield United's.
What form are Queens Park Rangers and Sheffield United in?
Over the last 5 games Queens Park Rangers have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Sheffield United 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Queens Park Rangers vs Sheffield United?
The statistical background for Queens Park Rangers vs Sheffield United — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.