👉 What is the recommended bet for Preston QPR?

The prediction and betting suggestion for Preston vs QPR, on 18 April 2025, is: Over 1.5 goals ⇒ bet available on Bet365.

👉 Where will Preston QPR be played?

The Preston vs QPR match on 18 April 2025 will be held at Deepdale, Preston.

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Preston vs QPR Prediction – Championship

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Here you will find the best prediction for Preston vs QPR in the Championship, alongside match analysis and betting tips.

Read below our detailed analysis of both teams, including recent records and key statistics from their last games to provide the best prediction for this match between Preston and QPR.

Preston

18 April 2025 – 14::00
Championship
2024/2025
NORMAL TIME – ROUND 43

QPR

Betting tip and prediction for this match between Preston and QPR

The best prediction for the match between Preston and QPR in the Championship is that there will be more than 1.5 goals. Although we expect the home side to have more control of the match, QPR has enough attacking prowess to threaten the opposition’s defence. As such, a tightly contested match is anticipated, with several chances created near both goals.

The best prediction for Preston vs QPR

Over 0.5 goal in the 1st half (bet suggestion for live betting)
Over 1.5 goals (bet suggestion for live, double or treble betting)

Match preview: Preston vs QPR

Preston and QPR face off at Deepdale in a match of the 43rd round of the Championship. In their last encounter in this competition, on 21‑12‑2024, Queens Park Rangers emerged victorious at home with a score of (2‑1). Historical matchups played at this stadium favour the visiting team, who have won 2 of the last 4 matches. There has been 1 draw and 1 loss for QPR. In fact, in their last match at this stadium in a Championship match on 01-12‑2023, Queens Park Rangers won (0‑2). The goals were scored by Chris Willock (87′) and Paul Smyth (55′). Close attention is needed regarding home and away performances, as both teams display significantly different results in front of their own fans compared to playing away.

Team analysis: Preston

After 10 wins, 19 draws, and 13 losses, the home team is currently in 16th position, having accumulated 49 points. In their last match, they suffered a defeat against Leeds United (2‑1), following a previous match that ended in a draw at home against Cardiff City (2‑2). Preston is affected by the home advantage, demonstrating stronger performances when playing in front of their fans. In their last 30 matches, they recorded 3 wins, 4 draws and 8 losses as visitors, scoring 13 goals and conceding 20, in contrast to 6 wins, 8 draws, and only 1 loss at home, with 19 goals scored and 13 conceded.

The team has gone 14 home games without defeat in this competition. At their home ground in the Championship, the most common score at half-time was 0‑0 (8 out of 21 games). However, their defensive solidity has been lacking, having conceded goals in 9 of the last 10 matches, while their attack has been consistent; they have scored in 7 of their last 10 encounters in this competition. Games at home tend to see few goals, as 14 of their last 21 matches in the league have concluded with fewer than 2.5 goals. Across 42 games in this competition, they have never managed to come back in the 15 matches where they conceded the first goal.

Preston North End goes into this match following a 2-1 defeat. On their visit to Leeds Stadium, their only goal was scored by Kaine Kesler-Hayden. The home side typically employs a tactical formation of 3-5-2, favouring a direct style of play with quick transitions down the flanks. In this setup, the most significant attacking threats are Mads Frøkjaer-Ynsen and Milutin Osmajic, with the team particularly exploiting the right side through the advances of defender Kaine Kesler-Hayden. Missing from this match are Duane Holmes, Freddie Woodman, Brad Potts, Ali McCann, and Jack Whatmough due to injuries.

Team analysis: QPR

The visiting team currently occupies 15th place, having amassed 49 points from 12 wins, 14 draws, and 16 losses. In their penultimate match, they triumphed away at Oxford United (1‑3). In their last fixture, they drew at home against Bristol City (1‑1). QPR has also been influenced by home advantage, performing better when playing in front of their supporters. Over the last 30 matches, they recorded 4 wins, 3 draws, and 8 losses as visitors, scoring 16 goals but conceding 24. At home, they secured 7 victories, with 5 draws and 3 losses, netting 24 goals while conceding 16. In their last 10 away games in the Championship, QPR has managed only 3 wins, 1 draw, and 6 losses, earning 10 points from a possible 30. The most frequent score at half-time in their Championship matches has been 0‑0, occurring in 10 of their 21 games. Defensive issues have plagued them, as they’ve allowed goals in 8 of their last 10 matches, though their attack has consistently found the net, registering in 8 of the last 10 confrontations.

Queens Park Rangers arrive at this fixture following a 1-1 draw against Bristol City, with Karamoko Dembélé netting their lone goal. The visiting side generally operates within a 4-3-3 formation, promoting an offensive approach characterised by possession and structured attacks. The most threatening players in their attack are Min-Hyeok Yang, Koki Saito, and Karamoko Dembélé. When pushing forward, the team tends to focus on the right flank, utilising the overlapping runs of full-back Jimmy Dunne. However, Jack Colback will miss this match due to suspension.