Preston vs QPR Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 06 Apr 2026

Championship Betting Preview: Preston vs QPR

Preston square off against QPR at Deepdale, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Monday 6 April.

There’s an opportunity to back BTTS Yes. Odds of 1.73 look attractive, and with both sides having little to play for, we anticipate an open and free-flowing contest.

Preston North End played out a 2-2 draw when last in action. This was on the road at King Power Stadium against Leicester City. The Lilywhites had 41% possession and totalled three shots on target, with Andrew Moran and Ben Whiteman scoring one goal each.

Queens Park Rangers claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 2-1 triumph against Watford at Loftus Road made it three straight wins. The West London outfit had 46% of possession and eight shots on goal, with Rayan Kolli and Paul Smyth on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

QPR boast an unbeaten record in the past five games against Preston, with the last clash ending 1-1 at Loftus Road. The past 10 H2H games have featured six triumphs for QPR, two for Preston and two draws.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
14	Preston	46	15	15	16	55	62	-7	55:62	60
15	QPR	46	16	10	20	61	73	-12	61:73	58

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Preston have 2 wins, 5 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 2.9 shots on goal and 8.8 attempts. The Lancashire side have averaged 46.0% possession and 4.5 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.7 goals from 5.0 shots on goal, 15.5 attempts and 6.7 corners.

Top goalscorers are Alfie Devine and Milutin Osmajic on 3 goals, while Andrew Moran has bagged 1. Lewis Dobbin, Ben Whiteman and Callum Lang are the leading assists makers with 2.

QPR have won 4, lost 5 and drawn 1, averaging 12.0 attempts, 4.1 shots on goal and 1.5 goals. Julien Stephan's team average 43.9% possession, 3.9 corners in their favour and 5.8 corners against, while 1.9 goals have been conceded from 4.9 shots on goal and 13.2 attempts.

We’ve seen Rayan Kolli, Paul Smyth and Richard Kone score 3 goals each. Harvey Vale has managed to clock up 3 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Preston confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Daniel Iversen (GK), Jordan Storey, Lewis Gibson, Andrew Hughes, Odel Offiah, Andrija Vukcevic, Brad Potts, Ben Whiteman, Alfie Devine, Milutin Osmajic, Lewis Dobbin.

QPR confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Joe Walsh (GK), Amadou Salif Mbengue, Jimmy Dunne, Ronnie Edwards, Rhys Norrington-Davies, Harvey Vale, Kieran Morgan, Jonathan Varane, Paul Smyth, Richard Kone, Rayan Kolli.

Preston vs QPR Prediction & Betting Tips

Step into Preston vs QPR with confidence as we bring you our expert match prediction, projected scoreline, best player prop picks and a custom-built bet builder.

Match Prediction

We can’t pass up the chance to back BTTS Yes at -137, with both sides expected to find the net in this Championship match. The Both Teams to Score market provides a great angle for a wager.

The football betting tips stem from knowing the team news and the latest form for each side. We work hard to unearth the most pertinent Championship stats which can also act as a guide.

Key Preston vs QPR league stats:

• BTTS Yes has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Preston games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 11 of the last 20 Preston games at home.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 2 straight Preston games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 3 straight QPR games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 12 of the last 20 QPR games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 3 games between these teams.

According to the top bookies, our pick has a 57.8% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 60-65%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

There are opportunities to boost your BTTS Yes odds and a popular option is to combine it with the match result on the Result & Both Teams to Score market. This means forecasting a team to win or the draw along with your original selection.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Preston 1 - 1 QPR

There are attractive odds of +440 when it comes to a 1-1 draw being played out. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Paul Smyth to Score +500

Paul Smyth (QPR) has netted three goals in his past five Championship games. Based on the stats, we think that odds of +500 are really appealing when it comes to betting on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Paul Smyth Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+500

First

+1200

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Preston vs QPR Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Queens Park Rangers are chalked up at betting odds of +190 to defeat Preston North End, with their opponents operating at +140 with the bookmakers. If you want to back the draw, it’s available at +225 for this Championship clash.

There are various ways to back Preston and one option is the Asian Handicap -0.25. There’s +105 currently available that they beat QPR and there’s half a stake refund if the scoreline ends level.

If you’re anticipating that two goals or less will be netted throughout the contest, then Under 2.5 Goals is a definite runner. If you’re anticipating that both teams will score, the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -141.

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Full-Time Result

1

+140

X

+225

2

+190

Half-Time Result

1

+200

X

+112

2

+245

Double Chance

1X

-270

12

-333

X2

-192

Draw No Bet

1

-147

2

+102

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+105

2 Hcp +0.25

-135

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-130

Over 2.5

-104

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-141

No

+102

Those interested in favourite Milutin Osmajic to find the net first can get +480, while the Anytime Goalscorer angle could hold more appeal and this is +200.

Milutin Osmajic (Preston)

First

+200

Anytime

+480

Daniel Jebbison (Preston)

First

+200

Anytime

+500

Rumarn Burrell (QPR)

First

+200

Anytime

+500

Michael Smith (Preston)

First

+230

Anytime

+575

Richard Kone (QPR)

First

+250

Anytime

+650

Milos Lukovic (Preston)

First

+300

Anytime

+750

Ilias Chair (QPR)

First

+310

Anytime

+800

Rayan Kolli (QPR)

First

+320

Anytime

+800

Alfie Devine (Preston)

First

+320

Anytime

+800

Callum Lang (Preston)

First

+340

Anytime

+800

Thierry Small (Preston)

First

+380

Anytime

+950

Harvey Vale (QPR)

First

+400

Anytime

+1000

Kwame Poku (QPR)

First

+400

Anytime

+1000

Daniel Bennie (QPR)

First

+450

Anytime

+1100

Paul Smyth (QPR)

First

+500

Anytime

+1200

Jaylan Pearman (QPR)

First

+500

Anytime

+1200

Koki Saito (QPR)

First

+525

Anytime

+1300

Kieran Morgan (QPR)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Andrew Moran (Preston)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Nicolas Madsen (QPR)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Isaac Hayden (QPR)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Robbie Brady (Preston)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Ziyad Larkeche (QPR)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Jimmy Dunne (QPR)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Stats: Championship matches only
Preston have recorded five defeats, three victories and two draws in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

QPR have managed four draws, four losses and two victories in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 0.90 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

QPR beat Preston 2-1 when they last met at Deepdale. We’ve seen the past 6 H2H matches at Deepdale involve four wins for QPR, one draw and one victory for Preston.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Preston Home Stats		3-2-5	2.50	1.10	1.40	5	5	4	6
QPR Away Stats		2-4-4	2.30	0.90	1.40	5	5	5	5

• 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

Preston vs QPR Lineups & Team News

The Preston vs QPR team news could change everything — review it before betting. Stay in the know with our predicted and confirmed Championship lineups and the latest on injuries.

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