Queens Park Rangers vs Stoke City: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

• QPR's fine home form tipped to continue with a win against high-flying Stoke

• Neither side has dominated the fixture in recent years, with two wins apiece from the last five meetings

• Lewis Baker will once again be key for Stoke as the Potters seek their fifth win in six

Explore Ladbrokes’ detailed preview for Queens Park Rangers vs Stoke City in the Championship. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 12:30 BST match.

• Fixture: Queens Park Rangers vs Stoke City

• Date: Saturday, 20 September 2025

• Kick-off: 12:30 BST

• Venue: MATRADE Loftus Road

Match Prediction: Queens Park Rangers 2-1 Stoke City

QPR's recent form has been a bit of a rollercoaster, but they've shown they can score goals at home. With wins against Wrexham and Charlton, they'll fancy their chances against Stoke. However, those defeats away to Coventry and Watford might make them cautious. They'll need to be solid at the back and take their chances up front.

Stoke, on the other hand, have been pretty consistent, winning four out of their last five. They've got a strong defence and can nick goals on the road. But QPR at home could be a tough test. It might come down to who takes their chances on the day.

QPR have had a mixed bag recently, with two wins, two losses, and a draw in their last five. They've been good recently, beating Wrexham and Charlton, but those away defeats to Coventry and Watford will be a concern. If they can replicate their form from the last two games, they'll be in with a shout against Stoke.

The key for QPR will be to keep things tight at the back and make the most of their attacking talent. They've shown they can score goals, but they need to be more consistent defensively.

Recent Championship Results:

• Win: 3-1 vs Wrexham (A)

• Win: 3-1 vs Charlton Athletic (H)

• Loss: 1-7 vs Coventry City (A)

• Loss: 1-2 vs Watford (A)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Preston North End (H)

Stoke have been in fine form, winning four out of their last five games. They've been solid at the back and have managed to score goals on the road. Their only loss came at home to West Brom, which shows they can be vulnerable.

Against QPR, Stoke will need to be at their best defensively and take any chances that come their way. If they can keep up their recent form, they'll be confident of getting a result.

Recent Championship Results:

• Win: 1-0 vs Birmingham City (H)

• Loss: 0-1 vs West Bromwich Albion (H)

• Win: 2-1 vs Southampton (A)

• Win: 3-0 vs Sheffield Wednesday (A)

• Win: 3-1 vs Derby County (H)

Stoke vs QPR tends to produce good games, with neither side having the upper hand in recent years. Over their last five matches, there have been two wins each for the teams plus a 1-1 draw. This suggests another competitive game to come on Saturday. 

Recent Championship Results

• Stoke City 3-1 Queens Park Rangers (29 Mar 2025)

• Queens Park Rangers 1-1 Stoke City (23 Nov 2024)

• Stoke City 1-0 Queens Park Rangers (14 Feb 2024)

• Queens Park Rangers 4-2 Stoke City (28 Nov 2023)

• Stoke City 0-1 Queens Park Rangers (29 Apr 2023)

• Jake Clarke-Salter (Hip) - Doubt

• Ziyad Larkeche (Cruciate Ligament) - Doubt

• Ilias Chair (Muscle) - Doubt

• Kwame Poku (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Sam Gallagher (Muscle) - Doubt

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

QPR will look to make the most of their creativity in midfield. Their recent home form suggests they'll be confident going forward, but need to shore up their defence.

• Predicted lineup: Johansson, Tchamadeu, Lawal, Wilmot, Cresswell, Rigo, Pearson, Manhoef, Baker, Thomas, Mubama

Stoke's predicted lineup shows a strong defensive unit, with Lawal and Wilmot at the heart of it. Their recent form indicates they'll look to control the game and hit QPR on the break.

• Nicolas Madsen vs Lewis Baker: Madsen's creativity will be key for QPR, but Baker's experience could help Stoke control the midfield.

• Harvey Vale vs Aaron Cresswell: Vale's skill on the flank could cause problems, so Cresswell’s defensive work will be crucial for Stoke.

• Harvey Vale (Queens Park Rangers): Vale's energy out wide could be the difference for QPR.

• Viktor Johansson (Stoke City): Johansson's solid performances in goal have been key to Stoke's recent success.

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