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Fixture: Queens Park Rangers vs Millwall
Date: Saturday, 18 October 2025
Kick-off: 12:30 BST
Venue: MATRADE Loftus Road
Match Prediction: Queens Park Rangers 2-1 Millwall
Queens Park Rangers are coming into this match with a solid run of form, having won three of their last five games. They've shown they can grind out results, especially at home, and their recent 3-1 victory over Wrexham away from home suggests they're in good nick.
Millwall, on the other hand, have been a bit up and down, with a heavy loss to Coventry at home but a convincing win against West Brom. This game could be tight, but QPR's momentum might just give them the edge.
Millwall will look to exploit any defensive lapses from QPR, who have had a couple of draws recently. However, QPR's ability to score in their last few games could be crucial. If Millwall can keep it tight at the back, they might nick a point, but QPR's home advantage and recent form could see them take all three.
Queens Park Rangers have been in fine fettle lately, securing three wins in their last five outings. Their recent victory over Bristol City away from home shows they can handle tough challenges. With a solid defensive display against Oxford United and a knack for scoring, QPR look set to carry their momentum into this match. Their home form, especially the 1-0 win against Stoke, suggests they'll be tough to beat at Loftus Road.
Recent Championship Results:
Win: 2-1 vs Bristol City (A)
Draw: 0-0 vs Oxford United (H)
Draw: 1-1 vs Sheffield Wednesday (A)
Win: 1-0 vs Stoke City (H)
Win: 3-1 vs Wrexham (A)
Millwall's form has been a bit of a rollercoaster, with a thumping win over West Brom but a heavy defeat to Coventry at home. They've shown they can be resilient, drawing their last two away games against Swansea and Charlton. If they can tighten up at the back, they might cause QPR some problems. However, their inconsistency could be their downfall against a confident QPR side.
Recent Championship Results:
The head-to-head record between these two sides has been closely contested recently. Millwall won the last encounter 2-1, but QPR have had their moments, drawing 1-1 and winning 2-0 in previous meetings. Out of the last five matches, Millwall have won three, QPR have won one, and there has been one draw, suggesting a slight edge to Millwall but with QPR capable of causing an upset.
Millwall 2-1 Queens Park Rangers (01 Feb 2025)
Queens Park Rangers 1-1 Millwall (21 Sep 2024)
Queens Park Rangers 2-0 Millwall (20 Jan 2024)
Millwall 2-0 Queens Park Rangers (26 Dec 2023)
Queens Park Rangers 1-2 Millwall (11 Feb 2023)
Lukas Jensen (Achilles) - Doubt
Danny McNamara (Knee) - Doubt
Benicio Baker (Groin) - Doubt
Casper De Norre (Muscle) - Doubt
Alfie Doughty (Hamstring) - Doubt
Predicted lineup: Nardi, Dunne, Morrison, Cook, Esquerdinha, Varane, Madsen, Dembélé, Kone, Saito, Burrell
With a strong defensive line and the attacking threat of Kone and Burrell, QPR will look to control the game and exploit any gaps in Millwall's defence. The midfield trio of Saito, Madsen, and Varane will be crucial in maintaining possession and dictating the tempo.
Predicted lineup: Benda, Leonard, Crama, Cooper, Sturge, Luongo, Mitchell, Azeez, Smallbone, Ballo, Coburn
Millwall's defence, led by Crama and Cooper, will need to be at their best to contain QPR's forwards. Their midfield, with Mitchell and Azeez, will be key to disrupting QPR's rhythm and launching counter-attacks.
Richard Kone vs Tristan Crama: This will be a crucial battle between QPR's sharp forward and Millwall's solid defender.
Esquerdinha vs Femi Azeez: The duel between QPR's creative wide-man and Millwall's energetic midfielder could dictate the flow of the game.
Koki Saito (Queens Park Rangers): Saito’s recent form and chance-creating ability make him a vital player for QPR's attack.
Massimo Luongo (Millwall): Luongo’s tactical intelligence in midfield will be essential for Millwall to control the game and launch attacks.
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