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Cup: Queen Park Rangers vs Bournemouth
Kickoff
Time: 2024-01-06 23:00 (HKT)
Source:REUTERS/DAVID
KLEIN
This
is the third round of the 2023-24 FA Cup. If the two teams are tied after 90
minutes, the match will be rescheduled for another day.
Queens
Park Rangers have faced difficulties in the Championship since their relegation
from the Premier League in the 2014-15 season. This season, they have struggled
and currently find themselves second to last in the English Championship,
making them a strong candidate for relegation. Based on their current
situation, Queens Park Rangers are in a sluggish state, having gone win-less in
their last six matches, during which they only managed to score two goals.
Notably, one goal came from a set-piece kick, while the other was an own goal
scored by the opposing side. This demonstrates their struggle to find the back
of the net during match time. To compound their troubles, they are dealing with
significant injury concerns. Key players such as Ilias Chair, their most
valuable player, Steve Cook, the primary central defender, and Chris Willock,
who is tied as their top scorer, are all injured. As a result, they were absent
from the previous league match and remain doubtful for this game. They made a
coaching change at the end of October last year due to poor results. Marti
Cifuentes Corvillo, previously in charge of the Swedish Super League’s
Hammarby, was appointed as the interim coach. However, Corvillo lacks
experience coaching in England and leading a team through a demanding schedule.
Bournemouth
secured their return to the Premier League as the runners-up in the England
Championship during the 2021-22 season. They have made significant investments
in player signings over the past two seasons, amounting to 210 million euros.
The total value of their first team is over 11 times that of Queens Park
Rangers. Assessing the current situation, Bournemouth are experiencing a
resurgence. They have accumulated 19 points in the past 8 league matches,
delivering convincing victories against notable teams like Newcastle United and
Manchester United. As their next game is scheduled for January 22, there is no
immediate need to reserve on this match. Dominic Solanke, a former Liverpool
player and their center forward, leads the scoring list with 12 goals, placing
him in a tie for third in the Premier League Golden Boot race. Solanke’s
contributions have greatly enhanced their attacking prowess, resulting in them
finding the back of the net consistently over the past 11 league matches. From
a tactical standpoint, Bournemouth excel in utilizing side breakthroughs and
quick counterattacks. Furthermore, they display a tenacious defensive approach,
disrupting opponents’ offensive rhythm even if it means committing fouls.
There
is a clear disparity in strength between the two sides as they are separated by
one league level. Taking into account Queens Park Rangers’ injury concerns and
the pressure of potential relegation in the league, they might not be fully
motivated for this match. Consequently, Bournemouth are anticipated to have a
comfortable victory in this game.
Queen
Park Rangers’ Last 5 Games: LDLLL
24-01-01
Queen Park Rangers 1-2 Cardiff City
23-12-30
Ipswich Town 0-0 Queen Park Rangers
23-12-26
Millwall 2-0 Queen Park Rangers
23-12-23
Queen Park Rangers 0-1 Southampton
23-12-16
Sheffield Wednesday 2-1 Queen Park Rangers
Bournemouth’s
Last 5 Games: LWWWW
23-12-31
Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 Bournemouth
23-12-26
Bournemouth 3-0 Fullham
23-12-23
Nottingham Forest 2-3 Bournemouth
23-12-09
Manchester United 0-3 Bournemouth
23-12-07
Crystal Palace 0-2 Bournemouth
Head
To Head Record:
21-12-28
Queen Park Rangers 0-1 Bournemouth
21-09-15
Bournemouth 2-1 Queen Park Rangers
21-02-20
Queen Park Rangers 2-1 Bournemouth
20-10-17
Bournemouth 0-0 Queen Park Rangers
17-07-29
Queen Park Rangers 0-1 Bournemouth
Prediction: Bournemouth to win