West Ham 1-1 QPR: result and AI prediction

AI match recap

West Ham return from the break with home form, squad depth and attacking width behind them. QPR have been resilient but arrive with major strain in the forward line and at left-back, while Chair's absence deprives them of a key creative connector. The Hammers must cover for Kante's suspension, yet the likely availability of Soucek and other recently monitored players strengthens Nuno's options. This London derby becomes difficult for QPR if West Ham establish wing overloads early and force their makeshift defensive side to defend repeated crosses.

Head-to-head analysis

West Ham have avoided defeat across the recent meetings provided, including a home cup victory in the latest encounter. The sample is spread across many seasons, so it is a minor contextual edge rather than a decisive guide.

Injuries and absences

Kante's suspension weakens West Ham's transition protection, but their wider squad has been boosted by Soucek's return and positive updates on Mavropanos and Solomon. QPR are hit more severely: Chair and Burrell are absent, Cirkin is suspended, and the uncertainty around Kone, Kemper and Lamptey limits both their attacking ceiling and defensive balance.

Form (last 5)

West Ham vs QPR stats

Last meetings

• 2026-01-11West Ham 2-1 QPR
• 2015-04-25QPR 0-0 West Ham
• 2014-10-05West Ham 2-0 QPR
• 2013-01-19West Ham 1-1 QPR
• 2012-10-01QPR 1-2 West Ham

Unavailable players

Other Championship matches

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• Swansea – Norwich
• West Brom – Birmingham
• Blackburn – Cardiff
• Bolton – Stoke City
• Derby – Wrexham
• Middlesbrough – Wolves
• Preston – Millwall