Derby County vs QPR Prediction

Derby County take on QPR on Saturday 5th October 2024 in the EFL Championship at Pride Park Stadium.

Derby County vs QPR Key Stats

• Derby have only lost 2 of their last 6 games
• QPR haven’t won any of their last 5 matches
• Derby have scored 6 goals in 5 matches
• QPR have conceded 10 goals in their last 6 fixtures

Derby County vs QPR Team Previews, Form and Standout Players

Both teams come into this game looking to pick up what will be a valuable three points. Derby are looking to break into the top half of the table while QPR are looking to escape the relegation zone.

Derby County Preview

Derby County Predicted Lineup - Jacob Widell Zetterström; Ben Osborn, Eiran Cashin, Nat Phillips, Curtis Nelson, Kane Wilson; Tawanda Chirewa, Ebou Adams, Kenzo Goudmijn, Marcus Harness; Jerry Yates

Derby are currently 14th in the table on nine points.

They have scored ten goals which is more than any team in the bottom half (level with Stoke City) But they have also conceded twelves goals so far this campaign.

A win could see them break into the top half of the table so long as other games go their way.

QPR Preview

QPR Predicted Lineup - Paul Nardi; Kenneth Paal, Jimmy Dunne, Steve Cook, Hevertton Santos; Nicolas Madsen, Sam Field; Koki Saito, Lucas Andersen, Karamoko Dembele; Michael Frey

QPR’s season has been very disappointing so far. They currently sit 22nd in the table at risk of relegation, This after picking up just seven points from eight games.

Interestingly they have drawn four games this season. This the joint most in the Championship this season. Their inability to find the finishing touch is emphasised by this as well as the fact they have picked up just one win this season. This, something they will look to change here.

Head To Head Stats: Derby County vs QPR

These two teams have faced off 63 times in their histories competitively.

It is Derby that have a slight advantage in this match having won 23 of those games. QPR have won 20 times while there have also been 20 draws.

Interestingly though QPR have won four of the last five games against Derby though. In fact Derby haven’t won at home against QPR since April 2019. Can they change that here?

18th April 2022 - QPR 1-0 Derby County - EFL Championship

29th November 2021 - Derby County 1-2 QPR - EFL Championship

23rd January 2021 - QPR 0-1 Derby County - EFL Championship

4th November 2020 - Derby County 0-1 QPR - EFL Championship

25th February 2020 - QPR 2-1 Derby County - EFL Championship

Betting Tips For Derby County vs QPR

QPR’s struggles to win have been shown throughout this season. We would expect them to struggle again in this game. It will most likely be close but expect Derby to come away with a narrow win here.

Our team of professional tipping experts are backing odds of 5/4 for a Derby County Win in this match. These odds mean that £10 has the potential to return up to £22.50.

(Odds subject to change)

Final Prediction: Derby County vs QPR

Derby County 1-0 QPR

QPR have struggled to win this season and we expect this to be a similar story. It will be a tight game but Derby County should win.

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