All eyes will be on Loftus Road Stadium as Queens Park Rangers and Oxford United draw swords in the eighth round of the English Championship on Wednesday, 1 October 2025.
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QPR vs Oxford United predictions: Goals expected
Key stats
- At least three goals were scored in five of QPR’s last seven matches across all competitions.
- Four of Oxford United's last five games went above the 2.5-goal line.
- Seven of QPR’s last eight fixtures produced goals at both ends.
Correct score prediction: QPR 2-1 Oxford United
After a slow start to their Championship campaign, Queens Park Rangers have found their stride, earning 10 points from a possible 12 in their last four matches.
Oxford United, on the other hand, are going through a rough patch, having won only one of their last seven games across all competitions (D2, L4). They also have a poor track record against QPR, with four defeats in the last five clashes between these sides.
Taking everything into account, we are confident that QPR will emerge victorious after 90 minutes.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Oxford are up against it
- HOME: 11/10 (2.10) – 47.6%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- AWAY: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Oxford United have been one of the worst teams in the Championship this season with a 1-2-4 win-draw-loss record. They are 22nd, 13 places behind ninth-placed QPR, who have earned 11 points from a possible 21.
Ahead of this skirmish, Queens Park Rangers are the expected winners at 11/10 (2.10). Teams with these odds generally have a 47.6% probability of winning.
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Moreover, we have established that both teams were involved in their fair share of high-scoring games in recent weeks. On that note, over 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 1/1 (2.00). That one has a 50% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: A one-sided affair
Queens Park Rangers have dominated recent meetings between these outfits, having won four of their last five clashes.
England Championship 09/04/25
Oxford Utd
QPR
England Championship 11/12/24
QPR
Oxford Utd
Club Friendly List 29/07/23
Oxford Utd
QPR
England EFL Cup 24/08/21
QPR
Oxford Utd
UK Friendlies 20/07/19
Oxford Utd
QPR
QPR preview: A fair few absentees
QPR are battling injuries at the moment, with up to five players unavailable for this clash. They include centre-back Jake Clarke-Salter (hip problem), left-back Ziyad Larkeche (ACL), midfielder Kwame Poku (hamstring), midfielder Ilias Chair (muscular), and goalkeeper Joe Walsh (broken wrist).
Predicted lineup: Nardi (GK), Dunne, Morrison, Mbengue, Norrington-Davies, Varane, Madsen, Vale, Saito, Kone & Burrell.
Last five matches
- Sheffield Wed 1-1 QPR
- QPR 1-0 Stoke
- Wrexham 1-3 QPR
- QPR 3-1 Charlton
- Coventry 7-1 QPR
Oxford United preview: Looking to improve their fortunes
As for Oxford United, summer signing Ole Romeney is out of this game due to a broken foot. Right-back Brodie Spencer misses out with a new thigh problem, while left-back Ciaron Brown is unavailable through a knee injury.
Predicted lineup: Cumming (GK), Spencer, Helik, Long, Currie, Placheta, De Keersmaecker, Brannagan, Krastev, Prelec & Lankshear.
Last five matches
- Oxford Utd 0-1 Sheffield Utd
- Bristol City 1-3 Oxford Utd
- Oxford Utd 2-2 Leicester
- Oxford Utd 2-2 Coventry
- Oxford Utd 0-6 Brighton
Player to watch: Richard Kone
Richard Kone had an impressive start since joining QPR from Wycombe Wanderers this summer, scoring in three of his first four appearances for the club. However, the Ivorian forward has drawn blanks in back-to-back games and will look to return to scoring ways.