• Competition: EFL Cup
• Date: 17.09.2024
• Kickoff: 19:45 UK / 20:45 CEST
• Venue: Loftus Road (London)

A very long series without defeat, QPR will try to continue in the 1/16 final match of the EFL Cup, although this will surely be the strongest obstacle of all so far. This team lost only the first match of the new season against WBA 1-3 at home. Since then, they have achieved 3 wins and 3 draws. Against Cambridge and Luton they were more successful in the earlier stages of the EFL Cup.

Crystal Palace have not played so far in accordance with the expectations and ambitions they set before the start of the season. In the first 4 rounds of the Premier League, they did not manage to achieve a single victory, and the only small joy was the victory against Norwich in this EFL Cup, although in that match they were considered a firm favorite.

QPR vs Crystal Palace pick: CRYSTAL PALACE TO WIN

Some Crystal Palace players are still out of form and that is the cause of the bad results, like Eze who still can't find the edge. Mateta was excellent, for example, with 2 goals against Leicester and he is on his way to getting back on track. QPR is a solid team at home, and against Crystal Palace they willhave to play well defensively. It will be difficult against a team that wants to gain momentum for difficult matches in the Premier League. We expect the guests to win and pass to the next stage.