QPR host Derby County at Loftus Road for their clash in the EFL Championship on Saturday, looking to end their four-game winless run in the competition. Since beating Watford 2-1 on 3 April for their 16th win of the league season, the Rangers drew twice in a row against Preston North End and Bristol City before losing consecutively to Millwall and Swansea City.
This drop in form has seen them slip to 13th place in the Championship table, with 58 points from 44 games, but they remain well clear of the relegation zone, with QPR set for a 12th consecutive season in the second tier.
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Worryingly, though, they have the worst defensive record in the division after only bottom side Sheffield Wednesday, conceding 67 goals as the West London side’s lackluster backline has been their Achilles heel, preventing them from ranking higher.
On the other hand, Derby have alternated between a win and a loss in their last few matches, as their form has been patchy and lacked consistency. In the last six games, the Rams have won all three home matches while losing each of their three away encounters.
Earlier this week, John Eustace’s side were beaten 2-1 by Norwich City, with Liam Gibbs scoring the winner in the 60th minute after David Ozoh had equalized for Derby.
Queens Park Rangers vs Derby County Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- There have been 31 clashes between the sides in the past, with 12 wins for Derby County and 10 for QPR.
- QPR and Derby County have drawn just nine times in their previous encounters, but none in their last eight.
- In the last four clashes between the sides and in six of their last seven, the winning team have kept a clean sheet.
- Having beaten the Rams in their last two home games, QPR are looking to win three home games in a row against them for the first time in their history.
- QPR are winless in their last four Championship games.
Queens Park Rangers vs Derby County Prediction
Neither team have impressed this season, but Derby County are on a better run than QPR and could finally end their dreadful streak at Loftus Road.
Prediction: Queens Park Rangers 1-2 Derby County
Queens Park Rangers vs Derby County Betting Tips
Tip 1 – Result: Derby County to win
Tip 2 – Goals over/under 2.5: Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3 – Both teams to score: Yes
Edited by Peter Pedroncelli
