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QPR vs Burnley match forecast: Burnley can extend their dominance in the title race

QPR vs Burnley match forecast: Burnley can extend their dominance in the title race

Burnley has ensured their return to the Premier League and are now aiming for the Championship title as they get ready to face QPR in the capital.

Scott Parker's consistent Burnley have only suffered two losses in the league and will be feeling confident after their 2-1 victory against Sheffield United, securing their promotion and staying level on points with leaders Leeds.

The team from Lancashire is striving to win the second tier title for the second time in three seasons and will be looking to earn another six points, starting with their final away game of the season.

QPR, currently in 15th place with no chance of making the play-offs or being relegated, managed to earn Burnley's respect after a 0-0 draw at Turf Moor in October.

Team news

QPR's attacking options are limited due to injuries to Alfie Lloyd, Zan Celar (both hamstring), and Koki Saito (shoulder).

Defender Jake Clarke-Salter (hip) and utility man Harvey Vale (back) will also be missing for QPR, but attacking midfielder Ilias Chair is pushing for more playing time after coming off the bench in Monday's 2-1 loss against Swansea.

Burnley manager Parker might consider making some changes after securing promotion on Monday night.

However, he will have to make adjustments without Bashir Humphreys (quad), Aaron Ramsey (knee), Mike Tresor (unspecified injury), and Benson Manuel (Achilles).

The stats

QPR manager Marti Cifuentes is already planning for the next season.
QPR manager Marti Cifuentes is already planning for the next season.

QPR has not won any of their last five home matches.

Both teams have scored in seven of QPR's last eight games.

Burnley remains undefeated in their last 31 Championship games.

The Clarets have won four of their last five matches with a 2-1 scoreline.

Burnley has not conceded more than two goals in any of their 44 Championship matches.

All of Burnley's last nine away games have seen fewer than four goals.

Prediction

Burnley is eager to clinch the Championship title after securing promotion and can move to the top spot by defeating QPR at Loftus Road.

Burnley's solid defense has been key to their impressive season, having not lost a league match since early November.

Parker's team has shown resilience with recent away wins at Coventry (2-1) and Watford (2-1), and they are expected to have the edge over QPR, who have only won seven out of 22 home league games.

Although QPR improved after a slow start to the season, they have not won a home game since February and might struggle against the high-quality Burnley, who are heading back to the Premier League.