Queens Park Rangers vs Oxford United: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

Explore Ladbrokes' detailed preview for Queens Park Rangers vs Oxford United in the Championship. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 20:00 BST match.

• Fixture: Queens Park Rangers vs Oxford United

• Date: Wednesday, 01 October 2025

• Kick-off: 20:00 BST

• Venue: MATRADE Loftus Road

Match Prediction: Queens Park Rangers 2-1 Oxford United

Queens Park Rangers are coming into this match with a solid run of form, having won three out of their last five games. They've shown they can score goals, bagging three against both Wrexham and Charlton Athletic. Oxford United, on the other hand, have been a bit up and down, with two draws and two losses in their recent outings. This could be a game where QPR's attacking flair might just edge them ahead.

Oxford will need to be on their toes to counter QPR's momentum. Their recent win against Bristol City and draws against strong teams like Leicester and Coventry show they can hold their own, but QPR's home advantage and recent performances might just tip the scales. Expect a tight contest, but QPR could have the upper hand.

QPR have been in fine fettle lately, with three wins in their last five games. Their only blip was a heavy defeat to Coventry, but they've bounced back well since then. The wins against Stoke and Wrexham show they can grind out results and score goals when it counts. This form should give them confidence going into the match against Oxford.
The team's recent performances suggest they're hitting their stride at the right time. With a solid defence and an attack that's been firing on all cylinders, QPR will be looking to continue their winning ways. They'll need to stay focused and not let the Coventry result linger in their minds.

• Draw: 1-1 vs Sheffield Wednesday (A)

• Win: 1-0 vs Stoke City (H)

• Win: 3-1 vs Wrexham (A)

• Win: 3-1 vs Charlton Athletic (H)

• Loss: 1-7 vs Coventry City (A)

Oxford United have had a mixed bag of results recently, with two draws and two losses in their last five games. Their win against Bristol City shows they can pull off a surprise, but consistency has been an issue. They'll need to be at their best to take on a confident QPR side.
The draws against Leicester and Coventry indicate they can hold their own against strong opposition. However, the losses to Sheffield United and Birmingham City highlight areas where they need to improve. Oxford will need to be more clinical in front of goal and tighter at the back if they want to get a result against QPR.

• Loss: 0-1 vs Sheffield United (H)

• Win: 3-1 vs Bristol City (A)

• Draw: 2-2 vs Leicester City (H)

• Draw: 2-2 vs Coventry City (H)

• Loss: 0-1 vs Birmingham City (A)

In their recent encounters, Queens Park Rangers have had the upper hand, winning both of their last two matches against Oxford United. The most recent game saw QPR triumph 3-1 away from home, while they also secured a 2-0 victory at Loftus Road earlier in that season. This head-to-head record suggests QPR will be confident going into this match.

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• Queens Park Rangers 2-0 Oxford United (11 Dec 2024)

• Daniel Bennie (International Duty) - Out

• Joe Walsh (Wrist) - Out

• Ziyad Larkeche (Cruciate Ligament) - Doubt

• Koki Saito (Shoulder) - Doubt

• Jake Clarke-Salter (Hip) - Doubt

• Ilias Chair (Muscle) - Doubt

• Kwame Poku (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Ole Romeny (Foot) - Doubt

• Brodie Spencer (Thigh) - Doubt

• Matthew Phillips (Knock) - Doubt

• Ciaron Brown (Leg) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Nardi, Dunne, Morrison, Mbengue, Norrington-Davies, Varane, Madsen, Vale, Burrell, Saito (if fit), Kone

With a strong backline and a dynamic attacking trio of Madsen, Kone, and Burrell, QPR will look to control the game and exploit Oxford's defence. Their recent form suggests they'll be confident in both defending well and scoring goals.

• Predicted lineup: Cumming, Spencer, Helik, Long, Currie, Placheta, De Keersmaecker, Brannagan, Krastev, Prelec, Lankshear

Oxford's lineup features a solid midfield with Brannagan and De Keersmaecker, who will need to control the game's tempo and provide support to the forwards. Their recent results show they can be competitive, but they'll need to be more consistent.

• Rumarn Burrell vs Sam Long: This will be a key battle between QPR's speedy forward Burrell and Oxford's defensive leader Long.

• Nicolas Madsen vs Brian De Keersmaecker: The midfield duel between QPR's Madsen and Oxford's De Keersmaecker could dictate the flow of the game.

• Richard Kone (Queens Park Rangers): Kone’s physical strength makes him a crucial part of QPR's attacking threat.

• Will Lankshear (Oxford United): Lankshear's ability to score goals could be vital for Oxford if they want to get a result.

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