Betting Tips: QPR vs Norwich

Whilst Steve McClaren’s Rs are improving, our tipster is backing Daniel Farke’s Canaries to edge a tight Championship clash in West London

Queens Park Rangers welcome Norwich City to Loftus Road on Saturday teatime.

Steve McClaren’s side started badly but a run of four wins from five in all competitions has lifted the mood, meaning William Hill’s price on the Hoops getting relegated has risen to 3/1 (4.0).

The visitors can take confidence from wins over Middlesbrough and Reading, but remain 4/1 (5.0) outsiders for a top six finish.

QPR have been victorious in their last two home meetings with Norwich, including a 4-1 win last season and another triumph is 29/20 (2.45).

Norwich meanwhile are 9/5 (2.80) to record back-to-back Championship away wins for the first time since January.

A draw between two sides separated by just one point in the table is 12/5 (3.40).

Ball-winner Josh Scowen’s return to fitness boosts Steve McClaren, who has the option of sticking with the impressive Nahki Wells as the lone forward or bringing Tomer Hemed back into the starting line-up alongside him.

Daniel Farke could be without as many as seven players for the trip to Shepherd’s Bush including Grant Hanley, Onel Hernandez, Kenny McLean and Louis Thompson. Ivo Pinto may return.

Teemu Pukki has been one of the most impressive forwards in the Championship thus far, with six goals in his last nine for club and country.

The Finn has a creative side but he can also make clever runs into the box and is a tempting 13/8 (2.58) to score anytime in West London.

QPR’s defence has recently looked strong due to the form of Toni Leistner and Joel Lynch, but Daniel Farke’s in-form side haven’t yet lost to a team outside the top six this season.

We're backing them to pick their way through in a tight encounter again here our best bet is the 24/5 (5.80) on Norwich to win and Under 2.5 goals.