- Queens Park Rangers have won two, drawn two and lost one of their last five games.
- Derby County have won three and lost two of their last five matches.
Play-off chasers Derby can get the better of QPR
Derby County will look to build on their recent good form when they face a solid Queens Park Rangers side at Loftus Road on Saturday afternoon. The Rams have the superior recent form in this fixture, with our Queens Park Rangers vs Derby County prediction highlighting Derby winning two of their last three Championship meetings with the Superhoops, with QPR claiming the other.
And despite failing to win on their last visit to West London, Derby will be feeling confident about securing all three points this time around, having not lost to QPR since their 1-0 win at home five months ago. This Queens Park Rangers vs Derby County prediction also takes into account the momentum Derby have gained lately.
John Eustace’s side have been hard to beat since February 2025, when he took charge of the team, but have lost their previous two away games, including a 2-1 defeat at Southampton.
Eustace’s tactical nous can get Rams out of trouble
Their form is still better than that of QPR, however, with the Rams having won three and lost just two of their last five while the Superhoops are on a run of two wins, two draws and one defeat over the same number of fixtures.
And the league standings show Derby to be the better team, sitting eighth with 66 points from 43 games and QPR three places below them with 58 points.
Eustace’s versatility and tactical nous has done wonders for Derby’s playoff push since February 2025, while Julien Stéphan has also made an impact since his appointment in June 2025, bringing a more structured, possession-based style to the club.
The Queens Park Rangers vs Derby County preview shows Derby’s approach is faster and more high-tempo than QPR’s, who are more patient and like to build up play through rotation and positional play.
QPR have a dangerous striker in Burrell
Paul Smyth has been in great form in front of goal for QPR recently, scoring three in their last five, but the main attacking threat comes from Rumarn Burrell, who has 10 goals in the Championship this term.
Derby rely heavily on Carlton Morris, who has 12 in 28 appearances, but have plenty of other options for Eustace to play with.
The clash of styles should make for an intriguing game of chess, with the Queens Park Rangers vs Derby County prediction suggesting Derby looking to punish QPR turnovers and force the game into fast transitions and QPR looking to control the rhythm and dictate the game.
QPR have a very good home record in the Championship, winning 10, drawing three and losing eight of their 21 matches, but have won both and drawn one of their last three at Loftus Road. Additionally, this Queens Park Rangers vs Derby County betting tips article notes Derby's ongoing momentum.
However, Derby have 3 wins and 2 losses in their last 5 games and are still in the hunt for a play-off spot. They are a team in form and can still get something out of this game.
Back Derby to win on the road at 2.75, despite QPR being in solid form at home. Derby are in the superior league position, have the recent edge in the head-to-head record and have momentum for their playoff push.
