Leicester will take on QPR in the FA Cup third round on Saturday, 11 January in a match that could prove to be one of the weekend's cup upsets.
Leicester are currently in the midst of a relegation battle in the Premier League while QPR are going along nicely in the Championship, which makes this a potentially tricky fixture for the Foxes.
As part of this weekend's round of FA Cup betting tips, here is our Leicester vs QPR prediction.
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Leicester vs QPR prediction: Will extra time be needed?
Key Stats
- QPR have lost just one of their 11 matches.
- Leicester have won just one of their last 13 games.
- Both teams have scored in five of QPR's last six games.
Correct score prediction: Leicester 1-1 QPR
While Leicester City are the Premier League side, the form is unquestionably with QPR which makes this a fascinating contest. When you add in the possibility of Ruud van Nistelrooy resting players due to the ongoing relegation battle, you really do have to fancy QPR's chances of at least taking this to extra time.
Pre-game odds and win probability: The hosts start as favourites
- HOME: 4/7 (1.57) – 63.6%
- DRAW: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%
- AWAY: 17/4 (5.25) – 19%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Leicester vs QPR odds are weighted in favour of the Premier League side and given that the gap is widening between the two divisions, it's difficult to argue against this pricing. Ladbrokes have given Leicester a 63.6% chance of winning inside 90 minutes while QPR have been given a 19% chance.
It's important to remember that with replays now a thing of the past, backing the draw means you think the match will go to extra time and potentially penalties.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Honours even
This will be just the third time in ten years that these two teams have met due to Leicester being a Premier League outfit for much of the last decade. In their two Championship meetings last season, both teams recorded victories away from home which should give QPR some confidence ahead of their latest trip to the King Power Stadium.
England Championship 02/03/24
Leicester
QPR
England Championship 28/10/23
QPR
Leicester
Elite Club Friendlies 31/07/21
QPR
Leicester
England Premier League 24/05/15
Leicester
QPR
England Premier League 29/11/14
QPR
Leicester
Leicester preview: A dilemma for Ruud
Ruud van Nistelrooy has had a tough start to life at Leicester with a tricky fixture list resulting in just four points earned so far for the Dutchman. While QPR do represent his ‘easiest' fixture to date it could also be seen as an opportunity to rest some key players ahead of what will be a hard-fought run-in for the Foxes. Which way will he decide to go?
Predicted lineup: Iversen (GK), Justin, Faes, Okoli, Kristiansen, Soumare, Skipp, Soumare, Decordova-Reid, Buonanotte, Mavididi, Daka
England Premier League 12/04/25
D
Brighton
2
Leicester
2
England Premier League 07/04/25
L
Newcastle
3
Leicester
0
England Premier League 02/04/25
L
Man City
2
Leicester
0
England Premier League 16/03/25
L
Man Utd
3
Leicester
0
England Premier League 09/03/25
L
Chelsea
1
Leicester
0
QPR preview: One of England's form teams
QPR started the season looking like a team facing another relegation battle in the Championship but whatever Marti Ciuentes told his players in mid-November has clearly worked because, for the last two months, the R's have been on a remarkable run. Can they now prove themselves against Premier League opposition?
Predicted lineup: Walsh (GK), Ashby, Dunne, Fox, Paal, Varane, Field, Saito, Morgan, Chair, 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
Player to watch: Patson Daka
Patson Daka is a man that Ruud van Nistelrooy needs in his best form over the course of the second half of the season as the Foxes look to beat the drop in the Premier League. A perfect way for the pacey forward to find his best form is to gain confidence by sticking a goal or two past a Championship side. That opportunity is there for him on Saturday.