QPR vs Derby County: prediction, H2H and probable lineups — 25.04.2026
One of the highlight fixtures of this Championship round takes place on Saturday at Loftus Road in London, where QPR hosts Derby County. The visitors are still in the hunt for a playoff spot, while the hosts are experiencing a noticeable slump and are looking to finish the season with dignity.
Match preview
QPR come into this fixture in a rough patch: the team hasn’t won in four consecutive matches. In recent rounds, the Londoners have lost to Millwall (0-2) and Swansea (1-2), and previously drew with Bristol City (0-0) and Preston (1-1), gradually slipping down the table.
The home form is especially worrying: just two wins in their last seven matches at Loftus Road. The defense has been prone to errors, while the attack remains inconsistent despite some dazzling performances, such as the 6-1 demolition of Portsmouth earlier this spring.
Derby still have a real shot at the playoffs and come into this match with a clear objective: win both of their remaining games. Despite a 1-2 defeat to Norwich in the last round, the Rams have won six of their ten matches since February and sit just four points off the top six.
However, Derby’s away form is a concern: six defeats in their last seven games on the road. That said, in the reverse fixture earlier this season, Derby looked the better side and beat QPR 1-0, creating more dangerous chances throughout.
Probable lineups
- QPR: Walsh, Adamson, Cook, Edwards, Norrington-Davies, Poku, Hayden, Morgan, Vale, Collie, Burrell.
- Derby County: Zetterström, Ward, Langas, Clarke, Murkin, Travis, Ozoh, Brereton, Szmodics, Banel, Morris.
Match facts and head-to-head
- QPR are winless in four consecutive Championship matches.
- Derby have won six of their last ten league fixtures.
- In the reverse fixture, Derby defeated QPR 1-0.
Prediction
QPR look unstable at the moment and are particularly vulnerable at home, where they struggle to dictate the tempo. Derby are more motivated due to their playoff ambitions and have the edge in overall quality. Even considering their poor away record, the visitors have enough discipline and efficiency to edge out their opponents.
