Derby County FC
Football England - EFL Championship Pride Park Sat 25 Oct 10:00
Queens Park Rangers FC
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  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Championship Betting Preview: Derby vs QPR

Derby host QPR in this Championship fixture at Pride Park, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 25 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Few Goals Expected

There could be some merit in betting Under 2.5 when it comes to the Total Goals market. Derby and QPR might play out a low-scoring contest and we’re happy to take the odds of -135.

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4-0 QPR Victory in Previous H2H Meeting

Derby County landed a home win in their last game, overcoming Norwich City by a 1-0 scoreline at Pride Park. John Eustace's team recorded just 34% possession and had three shots on target, with David Ozoh scoring the winning goal in the 55th minute.

Queens Park Rangers have triumphed in back-to-back Championship away games, winning 1-0 in their previous league appearance. This was against Swansea City at Swansea.com Stadium. Rangers recorded four shots on goal and had 47% possession, with Rumarn Burrell firing the winner in the 18th minute.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was QPR who came out on top when they last played Derby. At Loftus Road, a 4-0 home win was recorded. The 9 H2H meetings most recently played have included five QPR victories, one draw and three triumphs for Derby.

Championship G W D L GF GA GD GD P
6 QPR logo QPR 20 9 4 7 27 30 -3 27:30 31
15 Derby logo Derby 19 7 5 7 26 28 -2 26:28 26
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Derby County – Last 10 League Games

2 wins, 3 losses and 5 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 8.5 attempts and 2.6 shots on goal. Derby have had 43.8% possession and 4.4 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.3 goals from 14.7 attempts and 5.1 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 5.9 corners.

Top goalscorer Carlton Morris has found the net 3 times, with David Ozoh, Patrick Agyemang, Matthew Clarke and Ben Brereton Diaz scoring 1 each. Patrick Agyemang has made the most assists with 3.

QPR – Last 10 League Games

QPR have won 5, lost 3 and drawn 2, with an average of 1.4 goals from 13.4 attempts and 3.7 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 47.3% possession, 4.6 corners awarded and 5.0 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 1.5 goals from 12.5 attempts and 3.7 shots on goal.

Richard Kone has top scored with 4 goals, while Rumarn Burrell and Paul Smyth are next on 3 and 2. Jimmy Dunne has been the top assist maker with 2 in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Derby confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Jacob Widell Zetterstroem (GK), Sondre Klingen Langaas, Dion Sanderson, Matthew Clarke, Max Johnston, Ben Brereton Diaz, David Ozoh, Callum Elder, Bobby Clark, Patrick Agyemang, Carlton Morris.

QPR confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Paul Nardi (GK), Jimmy Dunne, Amadou Salif Mbengue, Steve Cook, Rhys Norrington-Davies, Jonathan Varane, Nicolas Madsen, Koki Saito, Richard Kone, Harvey Vale, Rumarn Burrell.

Derby vs QPR Prediction & Betting Tips

Get ready for Derby vs QPR with all the betting angles covered, from an expert match prediction and correct score advice to corners market insight, player props and a custom bet builder.

Match Prediction

Our plan of action involves backing Under 2.5 Goals for this Championship showdown. We are able to get a price of -135 when it comes to this selection and that looks to be a solid proposition.

The Championship experts at Sportsgambler.com have a strong handle when it comes to injuries and suspensions. The recent form also helps to shape our football predictions, with this being cross-referenced with the latest numbers.

Key Derby vs QPR league stats:

  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 7 Derby games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 Derby games at home.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 16 of the last 20 Derby games at home.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 QPR games.
Under 2.5 Probability

According to the odds, there’s a 57.5% likelihood of our pick winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 60-65%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

Looking for Bigger Odds?

There’s the chance to bet on the Result & Total Goals market if you’re looking for larger odds. With this wager, you are able to combine Under 2.5 with the team you think will win.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Derby Derby logo 1 - 1 QPR logo QPR

When it comes to the correct score, we’re going to take a chance on a 1-1 outcome. We’ll go for the +430 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Carlton Morris Over 0.5 Shots On Target -143 BetMGM logo

Carlton Morris (Derby) is available at -143 to finish with one or more shots on goal. It’s difficult to pass up such an appealing price for this Shots on Target pick and we’ll have a play.

Latest Carlton Morris Player Prop Odds

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Nicolas Madsen to Score +600 BetMGM logo

Nicolas Madsen (QPR) has netted two goals in his past ten Championship away games. We believe this is the best of the player props, with a healthy +600 available when it comes to betting him to score at any time.

Latest Nicolas Madsen Player Prop Odds

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Corners Prediction

Derby Under 5.5 Corners -114 BetMGM logo

Derby have had under 5.5 corners in five straight home matches, while the last 5 QPR games have seen them concede an average of 3.80 corners. Let’s go along with this betting trend and back Derby to go under the Team Corners line at odds of -114.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Derby Logo Derby
Total
10.30 4.40 5.90
Home
10.10 5.20 4.90
Away
9.40 3.60 5.80
QPR Logo QPR
Total
9.60 4.60 5.00
Home
8.70 4.40 4.30
Away
10.20 3.90 6.30
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Bet Builder Tips

Total Goals Under 2.5 -135
Full-Time Result Draw +245
Shots On Target Carlton Morris Over 0.5 -143

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Derby vs QPR Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Odds Suggest a Close Contest

The bookies have priced up the Full-Time Result betting odds and Derby County are +160 to land a Championship victory, while Queens Park Rangers are +165 to win. The draw is trading at +235 should you think the clash will end all square.

There are different betting angles when backing Derby including the Asian Handicap -0.25 wager. This is available at +117 and there’s a half stake return if they only draw with QPR.

A low-scoring contest will be predicted by several which is reflected in the fact that Under 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds. If you’re betting on Both Teams to Score, you can back Yes at -125 and No at -111.

The best football betting sites definitely give customers lots of choice. When it comes to Championship matches, choose from hundreds of markets until you find the most attractive odds.

Richard Kone Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer

The First Goalscorer favourite is Richard Kone at +400. Similar odds can be found if you’re interested in this player to register the last goal.

Player Goals
Richard Kone (QPR)
First
+185
Anytime
+400
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Carlton Morris (Derby)
First
+240
Anytime
+525
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Patrick Agyemang (Derby)
First
+240
Anytime
+525
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Rumarn Burrell (QPR)
First
+260
Anytime
+550
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Player Shots On Target
Patrick Agyemang (Derby)
Over 0.5
-133
Under 0.5
-127
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Carlton Morris (Derby)
Over 0.5
-133
Under 0.5
-118
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Rumarn Burrell (QPR)
Over 0.5
-125
Under 0.5
-135
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Pride Park
Pride Park
Home Draws Happening Regularly for Derby

Derby are unbeaten in the last three games at Pride Park. John Eustace's team have recorded five draws, three defeats and two victories in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 0.90 goals per game and conceding 1.00.

QPR are unbeaten over their previous four games on the road. Rangers have finished with six wins, three losses and one draw in the last 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 1.70.

The previous Pride Park encounter involved a 2-0 Derby win against QPR. The past 5 H2H games at Pride Park have resulted in two wins apiece along with a draw.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Derby logo Derby Home Stats 2-5-3 1.90 0.90 1.00 1 9 4 6
QPR logo QPR Away Stats 6-1-3 3.30 1.60 1.70 7 3 8 2
  • W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
  • G = Avg. Goals
  • GF = Avg. Goals For
  • GA = Avg. Goals Against
  • O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
  • U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
  • B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
  • B-No = Matches BTTS No
Team Stats
Derby logo Derby League Stats
QPR logo QPR League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 3 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 3 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Derby vs QPR Lineups & Team News

Make sure to look over the Derby vs QPR team news before betting. We’ll deliver the predicted and confirmed Championship lineups as well as the most recent injury news.

Derby Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

QPR Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Derby Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

1 J. W. Zetterstroem
6 S. Klingen Langaas 28 Dion Sanderson 5 Matthew Clarke 22 Max Johnston
25 Ben Brereton Diaz 18 David Ozoh 20 Callum Elder 42 Bobby Clark
7 Patrick Agyemang 9 Carlton Morris
1 Paul Nardi
3 Jimmy Dunne 27 Amadou Salif Mbengue 5 Steve Cook 18 R. Norrington-Davies
40 Jonathan Varane 24 Nicolas Madsen
14 Koki Saito 22 Richard Kone 20 Harvey Vale
16 Rumarn Burrell

QPR Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Derby Substitutes

  • 4Danny Batth
  • 10Rhian Brewster
  • 14Andreas Weimann
  • 15L. Salvesen
  • 16Liam Thompson
  • 19Kayden Jackson
  • 23Joe Ward
  • 24Ryan Nyambe
  • 31Josh Vickers

QPR Substitutes

  • 4Liam Morrison
  • 7Karamoko Dembele
  • 8Sam Field
  • 10Ilias Chair
  • 11Paul Smyth
  • 12Michael Frey
  • 15Isaac Hayden
  • 21Kieran Morgan
  • 29Ben Hamer

Previous Derby Lineups

21 Oct Championship
Derby 1-0 Norwich
18 Oct Championship
Oxford 1-0 Derby
04 Oct Championship
Derby 1-1 Southampton
30 Sep Championship
Derby 1-1 Charlton
27 Sep Championship
Wrexham 1-1 Derby
20 Sep Championship
Derby 0-1 Preston

Previous QPR Lineups

22 Oct Championship
Swansea 0-1 QPR
18 Oct Championship
QPR 1-2 Millwall
04 Oct Championship
Bristol City 1-2 QPR
01 Oct Championship
QPR 0-0 Oxford
27 Sep Championship
Sheffield Wed 1-1 QPR
20 Sep Championship
QPR 1-0 Stoke

Injuries & Suspensions

Derby Injury Table
Type Name Info
David Ozoh Thigh
Carlton Morris Lower leg
Max Johnston Hamstring
QPR Injury Table
Type Name Info
Ziyad Larkeche Cruciate ligame
Team Squads

Derby Player Stats & Squad

Manager: John Eustace

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Jacob Widell Zetterstroem 1 G 11 990 11 0 0 0 1 0
Matthew Clarke 16 D 11 990 11 0 1 0 3 0
Carlton Morris 9 F 11 978 11 0 4 0 3 0
Dion Sanderson 28 D 11 901 10 1 0 0 4 0
Ebou Adams 32 M 11 845 10 1 1 0 5 0

QPR Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Julien Stephan

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Nicolas Madsen 24 M 11 848 9 2 1 1 0 0
Jimmy Dunne 3 D 9 781 9 0 0 2 2 0
Liam Morrison 4 D 9 773 9 2 0 1 2 0
Richard Kone 22 F 10 758 8 2 4 0 2 0
Amadou Salif Mbengue 27 D 10 752 8 2 0 0 5 0
England FlagChampionship Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Coventry 20 13 5 2 51:22 44
2 Middlesbrough 20 11 6 3 30:21 39
3 Millwall 19 10 4 5 23:25 34
4 Preston 20 8 8 4 27:21 32
5 Ipswich 19 8 7 4 33:19 31
6 QPR 20 9 4 7 27:30 31
7 Stoke 19 9 3 7 26:18 30
8 Southampton 20 8 6 6 34:28 30
9 Bristol City 19 8 5 6 26:21 29
10 Birmingham 20 8 4 8 29:25 28
11 Watford 20 7 7 6 28:26 28
12 Hull 19 8 4 7 31:34 28
13 Wrexham 19 6 9 4 24:21 27
14 Leicester 19 7 6 6 25:24 27
15 Derby 19 7 5 7 26:28 26
16 West Brom 20 7 4 9 23:28 25
17 Sheffield Utd 20 7 2 11 25:29 23
18 Swansea 20 6 5 9 21:27 23
19 Charlton 19 6 5 8 19:25 23
20 Blackburn 19 6 4 9 19:24 22
21 Oxford 20 4 7 9 21:28 19
22 Portsmouth 19 4 5 10 15:26 17
23 Norwich 20 3 5 12 22:33 14
24 Sheffield Wed 19 1 6 12 15:37 -9
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Coventry 9 7 2 0 25:7 23
2 Watford 11 6 4 1 19:12 22
3 Birmingham 9 6 2 1 21:8 20
4 Middlesbrough 9 6 2 1 13:9 20
5 Ipswich 10 5 4 1 18:9 19
6 Preston 11 5 4 2 15:11 19
7 Millwall 10 6 1 3 12:12 19
8 Southampton 10 5 3 2 16:10 18
9 QPR 10 5 2 3 16:14 17
10 Hull 10 5 2 3 16:18 17
11 Stoke 9 5 1 3 15:7 16
12 West Brom 9 4 4 1 11:8 16
13 Wrexham 10 4 4 2 15:13 16
14 Swansea 11 4 3 4 13:15 15
15 Bristol City 10 4 2 4 14:11 14
16 Charlton 9 4 2 3 11:11 14
17 Leicester 9 3 4 2 11:10 13
18 Derby 10 3 3 4 13:16 12
19 Sheffield Utd 10 3 2 5 12:12 11
20 Portsmouth 10 3 2 5 9:11 11
21 Oxford 9 2 4 3 10:13 10
22 Blackburn 10 1 3 6 9:16 6
23 Norwich 9 1 1 7 9:15 4
24 Sheffield Wed 10 0 2 8 5:24 2