Queens Park Rangers and Derby County meet in the Championship on Wednesday, 14 October, with kick-off scheduled for 19:45 UK time at MATRADE Loftus Road in London.
QPR have drawn their last four league matches and will be eager to turn their recent resilience into a victory. Derby, meanwhile, are 23rd in the table and have gone five Championship games without a win, leaving them under pressure to improve their results.
Read on for our match analysis, betting tips, broadcast information and predicted line-ups for QPR vs Derby.
QPR x Derby Odds
Odds are subject to change.
Match Overview - QPR vs. Derby
- QPR sit sixth in the Championship after four consecutive draws, having lost just once in their first nine league matches.
- Derby are 23rd after going five league games without a win since their 2-0 victory over Portsmouth.
- Derby have struggled at the back, conceding 15 goals in their first nine games of the season.
- QPR have been consistent in attack, scoring in six of their nine matches in the Championship this term.
- Paul Patrick Smyth has been a key attacker for QPR, scoring two goals this season, while Sammie Szmodics is Derby’s top scorer with three goals so far.
QPRQPR
DerbyDERRecent Results(Last N Matches)
Season Stats
Head-to-Head Record
- The home team has had a slight advantage in recent years, winning five of the last ten meetings, while Derby won four.
- Only one of the last ten head-to-head clashes has ended in a draw, suggesting a winner is likely.
- Derby claimed both encounters last season, winning 1-0 at home before securing a 3-2 victory at Loftus Road in April.
Head-to-Head
QPRQPRDerbyDER| Competition | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Championship | QPRQPR 2-3  DerbyDER | |
| Championship | DerbyDER 1-0QPRQPR | |
| Championship | QPRQPR 4-0DerbyDER | |
| Championship | DerbyDER 2-0QPRQPR | |
| Championship | QPRQPR 1-0DerbyDER |
QPR: The Draw Specialists
QPR recorded their fourth consecutive league draw on Friday, earning a 1-1 result away to West Ham. Nicolas Madsen opened the scoring before Jarrod Bowen equalised, while goalkeeper Pierce Charles produced an impressive performance, including a late penalty save.
The R’s have lost just once in their first nine Championship matches and remain in the play-off places. However, their five-match winless run includes four draws and one defeat, highlighting their difficulty in turning competitive performances into three points.
Their home form remains a concern, with just one win from four league matches at Loftus Road and only four goals scored on their own ground. Ilias Chair is a doubt with a muscle injury, while Karamoko Dembele is also unavailable. QPR will need their attacking players, including Kwame Poku and Rayan Kolli, to make the most of their opportunities.
DateResult | ||
|---|---|---|
West HamWES 1-1 QPRQPR | DrawD | |
QPRQPR 2-2 PrestonPRE | DrawD | |
West BromWES 1-1 QPRQPR | DrawD | |
CharltonCHA 0-0 QPRQPR | DrawD | |
QPRQPR 0-1 MiddlesbroughMID | LossL | |
Derby County's Uphill Battle
Derby are 23rd after failing to win any of their last five Championship matches. Their most recent outing ended in a 1-1 draw at home to Wrexham, with Sammie Szmodics scoring before the visitors equalised late in the game.
John Eustace’s side have struggled since their 2-0 win at Portsmouth on 1 September, recording two draws and three defeats in their subsequent five league fixtures. Their position near the bottom of the table reflects those difficulties, and another setback would increase the pressure on the Rams.
Derby have several injury concerns ahead of the trip. Defenders Max Johnston, Eiran Cashin, Matt Clarke and Charlie Taylor are unavailable, while forward Patrick Agyemang remains sidelined with an Achilles injury. Mohammed Fuseini has offered some encouragement in attack, contributing to Derby’s goals in their last two matches, and could be important again.
DateResult | ||
|---|---|---|
DerbyDER 1-1 WrexhamWRE | DrawD | |
BurnleyBUR 1-1 DerbyDER | DrawD | |
DerbyDER 1-2 BirminghamBIR | LossL | |
DerbyDER 0-1West BromWES | LossL | |
West HamWES 3-0DerbyDER | LossL | |
QPR vs. Derby Prediction: Hosts to End Run of Draws
QPR have drawn their last four league matches, but their stronger start makes them a reasonable choice against a struggling Derby side. The QPR Draw No Bet market offers a cautious alternative, with the stake returned if the match ends level.
Derby have conceded regularly this season and remain vulnerable despite their recent draws. QPR will look to exploit those defensive problems at home, making the Over 1.5 Total Goals market another option for this fixture.
Our main prediction is for QPR to win. The hosts have been difficult to beat and face a Derby side that has gone five league games winless. Although QPR have struggled to win at Loftus Road, they have a good opportunity to claim all three points against the visitors.
The odds mentioned were collected during the writing of this prediction and may change. Always check with the bookmaker for the latest information.
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| Best Odds | ||
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| Draw no Bet | QPR Draw no Bet | |
| Double Chance & Over/Under | Over 1.5 goals in total | |
Where to Watch QPR vs. Derby
For those wondering where to watch QPR vs. Derby, a live broadcast is scheduled.
- TV: Sky Sports+
- Streaming: no broadcast scheduled
QPR vs. Derby Predicted Lineups
QPR lineup could be without Ilias Chair, who is a doubt with a muscle injury, while Karamoko Dembele is also unavailable. Julien Stephan is expected to retain a familiar shape, with Kealey Adamson, Jimmy Dunne, Jake Clarke-Salter and Boy Kemper forming the defensive line.
Derby lineup has a longer list of absentees. Max Johnston, Eiran Cashin, Matt Clarke and Charlie Taylor are all unavailable, while Patrick Agyemang continues his recovery from an Achilles injury. Mohammed Fuseini could feature in an attacking role after his recent contributions.
QPR
Pierce Charles; Kealey Adamson, Jimmy Dunne, Jake Clarke-Salter, Boy Kemper; Ronnie Edwards, G. Kamara, Nicolas Madsen; Kwame Poku, Rayan Kolli, Kone.
Derby
Jacob Widell Zetterström; Joe Ward, Sondre Langås, D. Sanderson, Ryan Hedges; A. Mowatt, David Ozoh, Mohammed Fuseini, Bobby Clark, Sammie Szmodics; Carlton Morris.
Match Details
Here are the match details:
- Match: QPR vs. Derby
- Competition: Championship 2026/27
- Date: 14/10/2026
- Kick-off: 19:45 (GMT)
- Venue: MATRADE Loftus Road, London
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