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

Explore Ladbrokes' detailed preview for Swansea City vs Queens Park Rangers in the Championship. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 19:45 BST match.

• Fixture: Swansea City vs Queens Park Rangers

• Date: Wednesday, 22 October 2025

• Kick-off: 19:45 BST

• Venue: Swansea.com Stadium

Match Prediction: Swansea City 2-1 Queens Park Rangers

Swansea City's recent form has been a bit up and down, but they've shown they can nick a win at times. They'll be looking to exploit QPR's shaky defence, especially after that loss to Millwall. Swansea's attack, led by Vipotnik, could cause problems if they keep their shape and press high.

QPR, on the other hand, have been solid on occasion but struggled with consistency. They'll need to be more clinical in front of goal if they want to get something from this match. It could be a tight affair, but QPR's recent wins might give them the confidence to push forward.

Swansea's recent results show a team that can grind out results but also has moments of weakness. That draw against Southampton and the win at Blackburn suggest they can hold their own against tough opposition. However, the losses to Leicester and Birmingham highlight a need for more consistency. If they can keep their focus, they might just edge this one.

Recent Championship Results:

• Draw: 0-0 vs Southampton (A)

• Loss: 1-3 vs Leicester City (H)

• Win: 2-1 vs Blackburn Rovers (A)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Millwall (H)

• Loss: 0-1 vs Birmingham City (A)

QPR have had a mixed bag lately, with a couple of wins but also some frustrating draws and a loss. Their home form has been OK, but they'll need to step up away from home. The win against Bristol City shows they can be dangerous, but they'll need to be more solid at the back to keep Swansea at bay.

Recent Championship Results:

• Loss: 1-2 vs Millwall (H)
• 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)

Swansea City have had the upper hand in recent meetings, winning two of the last five encounters. QPR managed a narrow victory in a previous visit to Swansea in April 2024, but the Swans have been dominant in the main. It's been a close contest overall, with four of the last five games ending in draws or one-goal margins.

• Queens Park Rangers 1-2 Swansea City (21 Apr 2025)

• Swansea City 3-0 Queens Park Rangers (26 Dec 2024)

• Swansea City 0-1 Queens Park Rangers (01 Apr 2024)

• Queens Park Rangers 1-1 Swansea City (19 Sep 2023)

• Queens Park Rangers 1-1 Swansea City (21 Jan 2023)

• Ricardo Santos (Unknown) - Doubt

• Joe Walsh (Wrist) - Out

• Ziyad Larkeche (Cruciate Ligament) - Doubt

• Jake Clarke-Salter (Hip) - Doubt

• Kwame Poku (Unknown) - Doubt

• Ilias Chair (Knock) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Vigouroux (GK), Key (DF), Cabango (DF), Burgess (DF), Tymon (DF), Stamenic (MF), Ronald (MF), Franco (MF), Galbraith (MF), Inoussa (MF), Vipotnik (AT)

Swansea's predicted lineup suggests a focus on midfield control with Stamenic and Franco, aiming to dictate the tempo and feed Vipotnik up front. Their recent form indicates they'll need to be more clinical in front of goal to secure the win.

• Predicted lineup: Nardi (GK), Dunne (DF), Morrison (DF), Cook (DF), Norrington-Davies (DF), Vale (MF), Varane (MF), Madsen (MF), Smyth (MF), Kone (AT), Frey (AT)

QPR's predicted lineup shows a balanced approach, with Madsen and Varane in midfield to provide both defensive solidity and attacking threat. Their recent results suggest they'll need to be more aggressive to break down Swansea's defence.

• Zan Vipotnik vs Steve Cook: This will be a crucial battle between Swansea's sharp attacker and QPR's experienced defender.

• Gonçalo Franco vs Nicolas Madsen: Expect a midfield tussle as Franco tries to control the game against Madsen's technical abilities.

• Marko Stamenic (Swansea City): Stamenic's ability to control the midfield, and his impressive work-rate, could be key for Swansea's chances of winning.

• Jonathan Varane (Queens Park Rangers): Varane's physicality in midfield could be vital for QPR to break down Swansea's defence.

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