Get our QPR vs Derby prediction, expected lineups, and top betting tips as the two Championship sides go head-to-head under the lights at Loftus Road.
QPR vs Derby Match Summary
Competition | English Championship |
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Match Date | Wednesday 14 October 2026 |
Match Time | 19:45 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | London, MATRADE Loftus Road |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | Sky Sports Arena (UK) |
Loftus Road hosts a Wednesday night Championship fixture as QPR vs Derby pits a side stuck on draws against one scrapping near the bottom of the table.
QPR sit 8th under Julien Stephan, but four straight Championship stalemates have stalled them. A side that takes this many shots has to start turning draws into wins.
Derby arrive 23rd, and John Eustace's side are running on fumes with just two points from the last 15 available. The treatment room is crowded too.
Previous meetings are dead level at three wins apiece, with no draws. Derby have also collected 2+ cards in 3 of their last 3 Championship meetings with QPR.
QPR vs Derby Form
QPR keep collecting points without collecting wins. Nicolas Madsen's early penalty earned a draw against West Ham at the London Stadium at the weekend, but only 3 of their last 10 matches against all opponents have ended in victory. For a side sitting in the top eight, that conversion rate needs fixing, and quickly.
Derby were pegged back late by Wrexham on Saturday, settling for a draw, and that sums up their run. Only one of their last ten Championship matches has produced a win. Sam Szmodics is the bright spot, having tested the keeper with 3+ shots in four of his last four outings in the division.
QPR vs Derby Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
QPR: T. Lamptey (Injured/out), K. Dembélé (Injured/out), I. Chair (Injured/out)
Derby: M. Johnston (Injured/out), P. Agyemang (Injured/out), D. J. Murkin (Injured/out), M. Clarke (Injured/out), C. Forsyth (Injured/out), J. W. Zetterström (Injured/out), C. Taylor (Injured/out), E. Cashin (Injured/out)
QPR
Tariq Lamptey is out with an ankle injury picked up against West Ham, while left-back Dennis Cirkin is available again after serving his suspension. The scares over Kealey Adamson and Jake Clarke-Salter were only cramp, so Clarke-Salter is a probable starter in the QPR vs Derby lineups.
Derby
John Eustace could name an unchanged starting XI for the trip to Loftus Road. Max Johnston is the latest addition to an eight-man injury list, which leaves the Derby boss with very little room to tinker.
QPR vs Derby Predicted Lineup
QPR
Formation: 4-3-3 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: P. Charles; A. Mbengue, J. Dunne, J. Clarke-Salter, B. Kemper; N. Madsen, R. Edwards, G. Kamara; K. Poku, R. Kone, P. Smyth
Derby
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: J. Vickers; J. Ward, D. Sanderson, S. Langås, R. Hedges; A. Mowatt, D. Ozoh; M. Fuseini, S. Szmodics, B. Clark; C. Morris
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QPR vs Derby Key Stats & Match Facts
Derby have failed to win 9 of their last 10 matches in the Championship.
QPR have had 6+ corners in 6 of their last 8 matches against Derby in the Championship.
Sam Szmodics has attempted 3+ shots in 4 of his last 6 appearances against QPR in the Championship.
Jonathan Varane has won 3+ fouls in 3 of his last 3 appearances against Derby in the Championship.
Lewis Travis has won 2+ fouls in 6 of his last 7 appearances against QPR in the Championship.
QPR vs Derby Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: QPR 2-0 Derby. QPR are better in the table and better in form, and Derby struggle badly against counter attacks and set pieces, two areas where the hosts carry a real threat. The QPR vs Derby betting odds have the hosts at 8/11 with Betfred, and our QPR vs Derby prediction is that the draw run finally ends here with a home win and a clean sheet.
Best Bets
Rumarn Burrell Over 2.5 in the Player Shots market. He is a QPR attacker, and QPR lead the way for shot volume at Loftus Road. This is the first of our QPR vs Derby best bets, because QPR take a lot of shots and Derby are poor at defending long-range efforts. Burrell's underlying numbers back it up too, with the forward getting at least one effort on target in four of his last five Championship outings.
Richard Kone to score anytime in the Anytime Goalscorer market. He is a probable QPR starter up front. Derby are flimsy against counter attacks and set pieces, and QPR are strong in both departments. If the hosts get the goals our prediction points to, the man leading the line is the obvious place to look.
QPR vs Derby Bet Builder
Our QPR vs Derby bet builder tips take a bigger-priced angle against our main call, combining Paul Smyth, the draw, QPR cards and Jake Clarke-Salter at 28/1 with Spreadex.
Paul Smyth Over 0.5 Player Shots On Target: Smyth has found the target at least once in six of his last eight Championship outings and is a probable starter on the left.
Draw in the Win Market: this is the outsider leg. QPR have been held level in each of their last four league matches, and until they break that habit it deserves some respect.
QPR Over 2.5 Total Home Team Cards: the hosts have picked up three or more bookings in each of their last three Championship fixtures, and an aggressive Derby side will not calm things down.
Jake Clarke-Salter To Be Shown A Card: the centre-back has seen yellow twice in his last three Championship appearances and is a probable starter after shaking off cramp.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 28/1 and is as short as 28/1 elsewhere.
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QPR vs Derby Talking Points
The big question is whether QPR can finally turn pressure into wins. They shoot often and break well on the counter, but finishing has been their weak spot, which goes a long way to explaining the stalemates. Derby's problems sit at the other end, with soft spots against counter attacks, set pieces and attacks down the wings, which plays straight into QPR's hands. Carlton Morris offers an outlet going the other way, having worked the goalkeeper in four of his last five appearances against this opponent. With eight players injured, though, Derby look short of the depth for a long evening at Loftus Road.
QPR vs Derby Predictions FAQs
When is the QPR vs Derby English Championship game?
The match kicks off at 19:45 UK time on Wednesday 14 October 2026.
Where is QPR vs Derby being played?
The match will be played at MATRADE Loftus Road.
Where can I watch QPR vs Derby?
The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Arena in the UK.
What competition is QPR vs Derby in?
The fixture is an English Championship league match.
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