Leeds are at Loftus Road on Saturday as they continue their push for promotion to the Premier League. Our QPR vs Leeds prediction considers whether the visitors will be able to leave with maximum points.
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QPR vs Leeds prediction: Firpo to assist in away win
Key stats
- Our QPR vs Leeds betting tips take into account that the visitors have won six of their last eight league games.
- QPR head into this game following four straight Championship defeats.
- 61% of league games at Loftus Road this term have served up over 2.5 goals.
Correct score prediction: QPR 1-2 Leeds
The visitors picked up a key win in midweek, just when it looked like their promotion push might be wobbling a little.
With QPR in such poor form and not really playing for anything, this is a good opportunity for Daniel Farke’s side to notch up another three points.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Visitors expected to triumph
- HOME: 11/2 (6.50) – 15.4%
- DRAW: 3/1 (4.00) – 25.0%
- AWAY: 8/15 (1.54) – 65.2%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The visitors are the hot favourites according to the QPR vs Leeds odds, with an implied probability of 65.2% that they win this match.
They come into this game following a 2-0 win over Millwall on Wednesday night, with Ao Tanaka grabbing the killer second goal.
As for QPR, they were beaten 2-1 at Middlesbrough on Tuesday, with Steve Cook grabbing a consolation goal for the side managed by Marti Cifuentes.
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Most recent H2Hs: Home advantage normally key
Our QPR vs Leeds prediction suggests this match could buck the recent trend which has seen all of the last nine meetings between these clubs won by the side playing at home.
That record stretches back to 2017, when Leeds won 3-1 at Loftus Road in the Championship.
England Championship 09/11/24
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England Championship 26/04/24
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England Championship 04/10/23
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England Championship 18/01/20
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England Championship 02/11/19
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QPR preview: Injury problems for Cifuentes
The home team are expected to be missing Sam Field, Rayan Kolli, Jake Clarke-Salter and Ilias Chair due to injuries. Jonathan Varane is rated doubtful.
Predicted Lineup: Nardi (GK), Paal, Edwards, Cook, Dunne, Colback, Morgan, Dembele, Saito, Smyth & Frey
England Championship 12/04/25 D Bristol City 1 QPR 1 England Championship 09/04/25 W Oxford Utd 1 QPR 3 England Championship 05/04/25 D Cardiff 0 QPR 0 England Championship 29/03/25 L Stoke 3 QPR 1 England Championship 15/03/25 D Leeds 2 QPR 2
Leeds preview: Rothwell rated doubtful
The visitors have a doubt over midfielder Joe Rothwell. They are expected to be without Ethan Ampadu, Patrick Bamford and Max Wober due to injuries.
Predicted Lineup: Meslier (GK), Firpo, Struijk, Rodon, Bogle, Tanaka, Gruev, Solomon, Aaronson, James & Piroe
England Championship 12/04/25 W Preston 1 Leeds 2 England Championship 08/04/25 W Middlesbrough 0 Leeds 1 England Championship 05/04/25 D Luton 1 Leeds 1 England Championship 29/03/25 D Swansea 2 Leeds 2 England Championship 15/03/25 D QPR 2 Leeds 2
Player to watch – Junior Firpo
Leeds can always rely on a real creative threat coming from Firpo on the left flank. He has scored three goals and assisted nine times in 24 Championship appearances this term.
Firpo among the league’s biggest creative threats
Only three players have created more goals in the Championship this season than Firpo. He averages an assist every 223 minutes.