QPR vs Derby Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds
Get our QPR vs Derby prediction, betting picks, and projected lineups ahead of Wednesday's game. Explore odds and key trends for this Championship clash.
Grayson Parker - October 14, 2026, 10:58 AM EDT
6 minutesQPR vs Derby Game Preview
Competition | English Championship |
|---|---|
Game Date | Wednesday, October 14, 2026 |
Game Time | 2:45 PM ET / 11:45 AM PT |
Venue (City, Stadium) | London, MATRADE Loftus Road |
QPR host Derby at MATRADE Loftus Road in the English Championship, with both sides looking for answers after rough outings last time out.
QPR sit 8th in the standings. They create plenty and take a lot of shots, but too often lack a cutting edge in front of goal.
Derby are 23rd and sinking, having failed to win 9 of their last 10 Championship games, and they arrive with a crowded treatment room.
The head-to-head could not be more even, with each club winning three of their previous meetings and none ending in a tie. Derby badly need something here.
QPR vs Derby Recent Results
QPR have tied each of their last four Championship games, most recently a 1-1 at West Ham where Nicolas Madsen's early penalty earned the point. The problem is not volume, since this side takes plenty of shots. It is finishing. Paul Smyth has been a steady outlet down the left, and Madsen keeps the midfield ticking.
Derby have collected just two points from the last 15 available. Their latest outing summed it up, as Wrexham pegged them back late to force a tie. Carlton Morris leads the line, but a side that plays with width and attacks down the left keeps leaving itself open at the back.
QPR vs Derby Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
QPR: K. Dembélé (Injured/out), I. Chair (Injured/out), T. Lamptey (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 after suffering an ankle injury against West Ham, but left back Dennis Cirkin has served his suspension and is available again. Kealey Adamson and Jake Clarke-Salter only had bouts of cramp, which keeps Clarke-Salter in the probable back four in the QPR vs Derby lineups.
Derby
John Eustace could stick with an unchanged starting XI for the trip to Loftus Road. Max Johnston is the latest addition to an eight-man Derby injury list that also includes Eiran Cashin.
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; G. Kamara, R. Edwards, N. Madsen; K. Poku, R. Kone, P. Smyth
Derby
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: J. Vickers; J. Ward, S. Langås, D. Sanderson, R. Hedges; D. Ozoh, A. Mowatt; M. Fuseini, S. Szmodics, B. Clark; C. Morris
QPR vs Derby Key Stats & Game Facts
- QPR have had 6+ corners in 6 of their last 8 games against Derby (Championship).
- QPR have received 3+ cards in 3 of their last 3 games (Championship).
- Sam Szmodics has attempted 4+ shots in 3 of his last 3 appearances (Championship).
- Jonathan Varane has won 3+ fouls in 3 of his last 3 appearances against Derby (Championship).
- Carlton Morris has recorded 1+ shots on target in 4 of his last 5 appearances against QPR (Championship).
QPR vs Derby Prediction & Best Picks
Our Prediction
Our QPR vs Derby prediction is a home win, with goals at both ends. The implied probability favors the hosts on the moneyline, and the projected numbers give them a clear edge. Derby rank poorly when defending counter attacks and attacks down the wings, which is exactly where QPR do their best work. Finishing has cost Rangers points lately, but this is the right opponent to finally turn pressure into three points.
Best Picks
Over 2.5 in the Total Goals Over/Under market. The model projects a high-scoring game, with QPR expected to carry most of the attacking threat. This one lives in the Total Goals Over/Under market, and the projected total lands at 2.78 goals, comfortably above the line. QPR should carry most of the threat against a Derby defense that struggles with set pieces and counter attacks.
Yes in the Both Teams To Score market. Both sides are projected to find the net at Loftus Road. Our second play sits in the Both Teams To Score market, where the numbers make goals for both sides a 52.92% proposition. Neither team finishes well, but both create plenty, and Derby's long injury list leaves their back line exposed while QPR concede enough to let the visitors in.
QPR vs Derby Same Game Parlay
Our QPR vs Derby same game parlay picks combine Paul Smyth to land a shot on target, a tie on the moneyline, QPR over 2.5 cards and Jake Clarke-Salter to be carded.
Paul Smyth has landed at least one shot on target in 6 of his last 8 Championship appearances, and he starts on the left of the probable front three.
A tie on the moneyline is the price play. QPR are favorites, but they haven't tasted a win in their last four outings and keep failing to finish what they create.
Over 2.5 in the Total Home Team Cards market fits a QPR side that has been whistled for fouls often enough to pick up multiple bookings in each outing this season. Against an aggressive Derby, expect messy.
Jake Clarke-Salter has been carded in 2 of his last 3 Championship appearances. His cramp scare has passed, and he will spend the night tangling with Carlton Morris.
At the time of writing, this Same Game Parlay pays a best price of +2800. That's $280 in potential winnings on a $10 stake.
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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.
QPR vs Derby Talking Points
John Eustace knows this building well. The Derby head coach spent four and a half years at QPR as assistant manager and caretaker manager before taking the Derby job, and he insists "every single one of our players who puts a shirt on will be up for the fight." They will need it. QPR like to attack down the right and break quickly, while Derby are vulnerable on the wings and against counters. For our QPR vs Derby best picks, that mismatch is why goals look a better play than another scoreless stalemate.
QPR vs Derby Predictions FAQs
When is the QPR vs Derby English Championship game?
The English Championship game is scheduled for Wednesday, October 14, 2026, kicking off at 2:45 PM ET / 11:45 AM PT.
Where is QPR vs Derby being played?
The game will be played at MATRADE Loftus Road in London.
Where can I watch QPR vs Derby?
The game will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Arena.
What are the latest team news updates for QPR vs Derby?
QPR are without Tariq Lamptey due to an ankle injury, though Dennis Cirkin returns from suspension. Derby face an extensive injury list of eight players, including Max Johnston.
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