Championship
Queens Park Rangers vs Derby County
Wed, 14 Oct 2026 - 19:45 (UK Time)
Stadium: MATRADE Loftus Road
Queens Park Rangers vs Derby County Prediction & Stats - Championship 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Queens Park Rangers vs Derby County carries real history into this round of the Championship.
The two sides meet on 14/10 (Wednesday) at MATRADE Loftus Road, 19:45 (UK time).
Read the Queens Park Rangers vs Derby County prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Queens Park Rangers vs Derby County
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Queens Park Rangers vs Derby County call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Queens Park Rangers or Draw
Last updated on 14-10-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Queens Park Rangers the side to beat, with roughly 55% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Championship odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Queens Park Rangers Preview
Queens Park Rangers reach this fixture 9 match into their Championship. Here is where QPR stand:
In this competition
3 won, 5 drawn, 1 lost
1.56 points per game
11 scored, at 1.22 a game
8 conceded, at 0.89 a game
QPR, season-wide
3 won, 6 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Rumarn Burrell, 2 goals
Most assists: Rumarn Burrell, 1 assists
Recent results — Queens Park Rangers
24/10/2026 10:00
17/10/2026 10:00
14/10/2026 14:45
09/10/2026 15:00
19/09/2026 10:00
Derby County: how they are travelling
Derby County come in 9 matches into their Championship.
Here is what The Rams have produced:
In this competition
1 won, 3 drawn, 5 lost
0.67 points per game
8 scored, at 0.89 a game
15 conceded, at 1.67 a game
The Rams, season-wide
1 won, 3 drawn, 6 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Samuel Szmodics, 3 goals
Most assists: Bobby Clark, 2 assists
Recent results — The Rams
24/10/2026 07:30
17/10/2026 10:00
14/10/2026 14:45
10/10/2026 10:00
19/09/2026 10:00
The head-to-head favours Derby County
Derby County have generally come out ahead of QPR in their recent meetings.
From 27 match(es):
Derby County: 11 win(s)
Queens Park Rangers: 10 win(s)
Drawn: 6
That trend is worth factoring into the Queens Park Rangers vs Derby County prediction.
Form comparison Queens Park Rangers vs Derby County
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Queens Park Rangers
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
W
D
D
|
1.56 |
| Home |
W
W
D
L
W
|
1.25 |
| Away |
L
D
D
D
W
|
1.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 25% | 40% |
| Goals | 2.11 | 2 | 2.2 |
| Scored | 1.22 | 1 | 1.4 |
| Conceded | 0.89 | 1 | 0.8 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 50% | 80% |
| Without Conceding | 22% | 25% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 50% | 20% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.73 | 2.27 | 1.31 |
|
xGA
|
1.32 | 1.15 | 1.46 |
Away Team
Derby County
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
L
D
D
|
0.67 |
| Home |
L
D
L
L
L
|
0.4 |
| Away |
L
D
D
L
W
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 11% | 0% | 25% |
| Goals | 2.56 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 0.89 | 0.8 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.67 | 1.8 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 56% | 60% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 11% | 0% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 40% | 25% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.42 | 1.57 | 1.22 |
|
xGA
|
1.63 | 1.66 | 1.6 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Under 2.5
Based on our research, Queens Park Rangers vs Derby County is shaping up to be a defensive match.
The stats suggest a careful approach from both teams, making under 2.5 goals a strong pick.
👉 Prediction: Queens Park Rangers to Win the First Half
With Queens Park Rangers coming into this match in great form and holding the home advantage against Derby County, we see good value in backing them to win the first half.
Since the odds for a full-time win may not be as rewarding, the half-time bet can be a good alternative.
Fixture information - Queens Park Rangers vs Derby County
Match: Queens Park Rangers vs Derby County
Competition: Championship
Date: Wednesday, 14/10/2026
Kick-off: 19:45 (UK time)
Venue: MATRADE Loftus Road
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Stats
The statistics for The Rangers vs Derby County that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.25
League: 2.88
Both Teams to Score
50%
League: 66%
Over 1.5+
75%
League: 78%
Over 2.5+
50%
League: 63%
Cards
3.75
League: 3.88
Corners
13
League: 10.51
Home Team
Queens Park Rangers
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
W
D
D
|
1.56 |
| Home |
W
W
D
L
W
|
1.25 |
| Away |
L
D
D
D
W
|
1.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 25% | 40% |
| Goals | 2.11 | 2 | 2.2 |
| Scored | 1.22 | 1 | 1.4 |
| Conceded | 0.89 | 1 | 0.8 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 50% | 80% |
| Without Conceding | 22% | 25% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 50% | 20% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.73 | 2.27 | 1.31 |
|
xGA
|
1.32 | 1.15 | 1.46 |
Away Team
Derby County
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
L
D
D
|
0.67 |
| Home |
L
D
L
L
L
|
0.4 |
| Away |
L
D
D
L
W
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 11% | 0% | 25% |
| Goals | 2.56 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 0.89 | 0.8 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.67 | 1.8 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 56% | 60% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 11% | 0% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 40% | 25% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.42 | 1.57 | 1.22 |
|
xGA
|
1.63 | 1.66 | 1.6 |
Corners
10.11 / Match
+15% Corners / Match
Derby County received +15% more corners than Queens Park Rangers in the Championship
11.67 / Match
Swansea City
(6)
Birmingham City
(4)
Derby County
(1)
West Ham
(1)
Preston North End
(10)
West Bromwich Albion
(3)
Charlton Athletic
(12)(7)
Sheffield United
(6)
Stoke City
(3)
Queens Park Rangers
(1)
Wrexham
(6)
Burnley
(10)
Birmingham City
(11)
West Bromwich Albion
Cards
2.11 / Match
+10% Cards / Match
Derby County received +10% more cards than Queens Park Rangers in the Championship
2.33 / Match
Swansea City
(2)
Birmingham City
(2)
Derby County
(1)
West Ham
(4)
Preston North End
(2)
West Bromwich Albion
(4)
Charlton Athletic
(2)(3)
Sheffield United
(1)
Stoke City
(3)
Queens Park Rangers
(3)
Wrexham
(2)
Burnley
(1)
Birmingham City
(0)
West Bromwich Albion
Goals Scored
1.22 / Match
+37%
Queens Park Rangers is +37% better in terms of goals scored
0.89 / Match
Swansea City
(5)
Birmingham City
(0)
Derby County
(4)
West Ham
(1)
Preston North End
(2)
West Bromwich Albion
(1)
Charlton Athletic
(0)(1)
Sheffield United
(0)
Stoke City
(1)
Queens Park Rangers
(1)
Wrexham
(1)
Burnley
(1)
Birmingham City
(0)
West Bromwich Albion
Goals Conceded
0.89 / Match
+47%
Derby County condeded +47% more goals than Queens Park Rangers
1.67 / Match
Swansea City
(0)
Birmingham City
(3)
Derby County
(1)
West Ham
(1)
Preston North End
(2)
West Bromwich Albion
(1)
Charlton Athletic
(0)(1)
Sheffield United
(1)
Stoke City
(4)
Queens Park Rangers
(1)
Wrexham
(1)
Burnley
(2)
Birmingham City
(1)
West Bromwich Albion
Championship Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Middlesbrough
|
12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 27 | 17 | 10 | 25 | 2.08 |
| 2 |
Southampton
|
12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 24 | 12 | 12 | 24 | 2 |
| 3 |
Swansea City
|
12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 13 | 3 | 23 | 1.92 |
| 4 |
West Ham
|
12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 32 | 15 | 17 | 22 | 1.83 |
| 5 |
Wolverhampton
|
12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 16 | 4 | 21 | 1.75 |
| 6 |
West Bromwich Albion
|
12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 13 | 3 | 21 | 1.75 |
| 7 |
Birmingham City
|
12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 20 | 1.67 |
| 8 |
Queens Park Rangers
|
12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 20 | 1.67 |
| 9 |
Stoke City
|
12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 2 | 20 | 1.67 |
| 10 |
Blackburn Rovers
|
12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 19 | 16 | 3 | 18 | 1.5 |
| 11 |
Portsmouth
|
12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 15 | 1 | 18 | 1.5 |
| 12 |
Sheffield United
|
12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 15 | 1 | 16 | 1.33 |
| 13 |
Millwall
|
12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 19 | 20 | -1 | 15 | 1.25 |
| 14 |
Bristol City
|
12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 15 | -3 | 15 | 1.25 |
| 15 |
Lincoln City
|
12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 20 | -7 | 15 | 1.25 |
| 16 |
Cardiff City
|
12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 19 | 17 | 2 | 14 | 1.17 |
| 17 |
Wrexham
|
12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 18 | -3 | 14 | 1.17 |
| 18 |
Charlton Athletic
|
12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 18 | -7 | 14 | 1.17 |
| 19 |
Bolton Wanderers
|
12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 23 | -7 | 14 | 1.17 |
| 20 |
Norwich City
|
12 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 20 | 22 | -2 | 12 | 1 |
| 21 |
Watford
|
12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 20 | -10 | 11 | 0.92 |
| 22 |
Burnley
|
12 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 17 | 25 | -8 | 8 | 0.67 |
| 23 |
Derby County
|
12 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 21 | -11 | 7 | 0.58 |
| 24 |
Preston North End
|
12 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 10 | 25 | -15 | 5 | 0.42 |
Odds
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