Our prediction for this Championship match:
QPR will look to bounce back from a 2-1 loss to Bournemouth when they welcome Bristol City to their Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium on Matchday 8. The Hoops continue with their habit of producing much better showings at home than on the travels, and it is no wonder they are seen as favourites to win Saturday’s clash. Even though both Lee Wallace and Sam Field remain in the recovery room, home win should be considered as Queens Park Rangers have turned their stadium into a real fortress.
The Robins, on the other hand, sit in 12th position ahead of the trip to London. Alex Scott is likely to drop to the bench, with Nakhi Wells pushing for a start. Joe Williams remains in the treatment room, while Callum O’Dowda faces race against clock to be fit for the QPR game. Anyhow, we are tempted to put our money on the Hoops, who are a real force to be reckoned with at home.
Highlighted Player (Tom Carroll):
Tom Carroll is a professional English footballer who plays for Swansea City as a midfielder. The 177-cm tall is a product of Tottenham football academy and it has to be noted that he made 27 appearances for Spurs at senior level, scoring one goal. He found the net in a 3-0 win over Norwich City in the 2015/2016 season.
After ending his loan spells with the likes of Leyton Orient, Derby County and Queens Park Rangers, Tom Carroll signed a permanent deal with the Swans in the winter of 2017. Tom Carroll has 17 caps for England U21 team, but he has yet to make his debut for the senior team.
His main position is central midfield, but he is capable of playing as both left and right midfielder as well. Tom Carroll’s preferred foot is left and his contract with the Welsh outfit should expire on June 30, 2020.
Highlighted Team (Bristol City):
Bristol City are one of the two famous clubs from the city of Bristol. Formed in 1894 the Robins mostly participated in English lower leagues and they have never played in the Premier League. Bristol City’s bitterest rivals are Bristol Rovers and it has to be noted that two teams first met in 1897. Bristol City have outplayed their local rivals on 43 occasions in the Bristol Derby.
Cardiff City are regarded as Bristol City’s bitter rivals as well. The Robins play their home games at Ashton Gate, the stadium that was opened in 1887. Bristol City were semi-finalists of the League Cup two times (1970/1971, 1988/1989), with the team making it to the FA Cup final in 1909.
The Robins faced Manchester United in the title game, but they failed to upset the English giants in the Crystal Palace clash. It is well known that Bristol City footballers wear red shirts and blue shorts.