Loftus Road is set to host an intriguing match-up on September 17th in the Carabao Cup. This game sees Crystal Palace take on QPR, and we expect fireworks in this derby. As for our predictions, these are all explained below!
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QPR vs Crystal Palace prediction: Eagles set to soar above QPR in cup derby
Key stats
- QPR have won just 1 of their last 10 matches against Premier League opposition in cup competitions
- Crystal Palace have kept clean sheets in just 1 of their last 5 matches
- QPR are averaging 1.5 goals per game in the Championship this season
- Palace has scored a goal in both of their last two PL away matches
Correct score prediction: QPR 1-2 Crystal Palace
QPR have struggled massively against Premier League opposition in cup competitions. They’ve won just 1 in 10 in such circumstances, and their only home win recently was against Luton Town – a game they won on penalties. For such reasons, and based on Palace’s superior squad, we’re shooting for a 2-1 away win.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Eagles favoured by the bookies
- HOME: 10/3 (4.33) – 23.10%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.80%
- AWAY: 4/5 (1.80) – 55.60%
Palace has a much stronger lineup compared with QPR, so the 55.60% win probability for the Eagles seems logical. And with Palace averaging a goal per game against Premier League opposition this season, they should have the edge in this one.
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*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Most recent H2Hs: rare cup meeting adds intrigue
This match marks a pretty rare occasion in which QPR face Crystal Palace in a cup competition. They’ve played plenty in the Championship and even the Premier League in the 14/15 season. As for the recent results between the two sides, it’s actually QPR who has bragging rights with 3 wins and 1 loss in their last five against the Eagles.
Elite Club Friendlies 23/07/22
QPR
Crystal Palace
England Premier League 14/03/15
Crystal Palace
QPR
England Premier League 28/12/14
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Crystal Palace
QPR preview: Hoops seek cup magic
QPR was able to overcome a very tight encounter against Luton Town in their EFL Cup second round. They won this game on penalties, but Crystal Palace is a different level to Luton. So, QPR needs to step it up here if they are to advance.
Predicted Lineup: Begovic (GK), Kakay, Cook, Dunne, Paal, Field, Dozzell, Willock, Chair, Dykes, Armstrong
England Championship 01/10/24
L
Hull
3
QPR
1
England Championship 28/09/24
L
Blackburn
2
QPR
0
England Championship 21/09/24
D
Millwall
1
QPR
1
England EFL Cup 17/09/24
L
Crystal Palace
2
QPR
1
England Championship 14/09/24
D
Sheff Wed
1
QPR
1
In contrast to QPR, Crystal Palace destroyed Norwich in their cup opener, beating Norwich by a 4-0 margin at home. Mateta found the back of the net twice in this game, and Palace will be hoping he steps up again in this tricky away game.
Predicted Lineup: Henderson (GK), Ward, Andersen, Guehi, Mitchell, Hughes, Doucoure, Olise, Eze, Ayew, Edouard
England Premier League 28/09/24
L
Everton
2
Crystal Palace
1
England Premier League 21/09/24
D
Man Utd
0
Crystal Palace
0
England EFL Cup 17/09/24
W
QPR
1
Crystal Palace
2
England Premier League 14/09/24
D
Leicester
2
Crystal Palace
2
England Premier League 01/09/24
D
Chelsea
1
Crystal Palace
1
Player to watch – Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace)
Mateta has been in fine form to kick off the 24/25 season. As mentioned above, he scored twice in Palace’s 4-0 victory over Norwich, and he’s the kind of guy who tends to deliver when a team needs him most.
He proved this once again with a late penalty equalizer against Leicester on the weekend.
