Queens Park Rangers FC
Football England - EFL Championship Loftus Road Tue 9 Dec 15:00
Birmingham City FC
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  9. Table

Championship Betting Preview: QPR vs Birmingham

QPR go head-to-head with Birmingham at Loftus Road, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Tuesday 9 December.

Both Teams to Score is Our Best Bet

The best betting angle for this QPR vs Birmingham fixture could be the BTTS Yes option, especially as it’s attractively priced at -141. We can see the two teams both finding the net.

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Teams’ Previous H2H Saw 2-1 QPR Victory

Queens Park Rangers have enjoyed successive Championship home victories at Loftus Road. Last time out, West Bromwich Albion were beaten 3-1. The West London club had 47% possession and managed four shots on target, with Rumarn Burrell registering two goals and Jonathan Varane scoring one.

Birmingham City lost on the road in their previous game. Southampton won 3-1 at St. Mary's. Blues managed four shots on goal and enjoyed 60% possession, while Demarai Gray was on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 2-1 in favour of home side QPR when they last played Birmingham, with the clash taking place at Loftus Road. QPR have four wins from the past 10 H2H games, with three draws and three Birmingham victories also happening.

Championship G W D L GF GA GD GD P
8 Birmingham logo Birmingham 19 8 4 7 28 23 5 28:23 28
10 QPR logo QPR 19 8 4 7 25 29 -4 25:29 28
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QPR – Last 10 League Games

4 wins, 5 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.2 goals from 14.3 attempts and 4.2 shots on goal. QPR have had 48.4% possession and 5.6 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.5 goals from 11.4 attempts and 3.8 shots on goal, while earning 5.4 corners.

Top goalscorer Rumarn Burrell has found the net 8 times, with Jonathan Varane, Paul Smyth, Ilias Chair and Jimmy Dunne scoring 1 each. Leading assistor is Ilias Chair with 2.

Birmingham City – Last 10 League Games

Birmingham have won 5, lost 4 and drawn 1, averaging 15.5 attempts, 4.6 shots on goal and 2.0 goals. Chris Davies' team average 55.0% possession, 5.3 corners awarded and 5.1 corners against them, while 1.2 goals have been conceded from 4.2 shots on goal and 11.2 attempts.

Jay Stansfield is the leading goalscorer with 5, Demarai Gray has 4, with Seung-Ho Paik and Marvin Ducksch getting 3. Alexander Cochrane has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 4.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

QPR predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Paul Nardi (GK), Amadou Mbengue, Jimmy Dunne, Jake Clarke-Salter, Rhys Norrington-Davies, Jonathan Varane, Nicolas Madsen, Rumarn Burrell, Koki Saito, Ilias Chair, Richard Kone.

Birmingham predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): James Beadle (GK), Tomoki Iwata, Phil Neumann, Christoph Klarer, Alex Cochrane, Seung-ho Paik, Tommy Doyle, Patrick Roberts, Jay Stansfield, Demarai Gray, Marvin Ducksch.

QPR vs Birmingham Prediction & Betting Tips

This expert QPR vs Birmingham betting breakdown features our match prediction, a correct score tip, corners analysis, player prop suggestions and a carefully constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Match Prediction

We can’t pass up the chance to back BTTS Yes at -141, 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 first step involves analysing the form and also getting an idea of the injury situation before making any football picks. Then it’s a case of consulting the latest Championship stats and seeing if they can inform our opinion.

Key QPR vs Birmingham league stats:

  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 5 straight QPR games at home.
  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 7 of the last 10 QPR games at home.
  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 14 of the last 20 QPR games at home.
  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 5 straight Birmingham games.
  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Birmingham games.
  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 10 of the last 19 Birmingham games.
BTTS Yes Probability

Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick carries a 58.5% chance of winning. However, we have this number between 65-70% based on our in-depth research. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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BTTS Yes and Over 2.5 Goals are similar picks and they can be combined together on the Total Goals & Both Teams to Score market. Consider going down this route if you’re looking for slightly bigger odds.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

QPR QPR logo 1 - 1 Birmingham logo Birmingham

Our prediction for the correct score is for the teams to play out a 1-1 draw and this is available at +430. It’s a fun wager to place which lands a bigger potential return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Rumarn Burrell Over 0.5 Shots On Target -133 BetMGM logo

Rumarn Burrell (QPR) can be wagered at -133 to record one or more shots on goal. The odds look attractive based on the evidence and we’ll take a chance on him on the Shots on Target market.

Latest Rumarn Burrell Player Prop Odds

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Demarai Gray to Score +475 BetMGM logo

Demarai Gray (Birmingham) has managed three goals in his past five Championship matches. Based on the numbers, we are looking to bet the +475 for him to find the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Demarai Gray Player Prop Odds

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -141 BetMGM logo

The five past games involving QPR have had an average of 13.00 corners, with two consecutive Birmingham matches seeing over 9.5 corners. We’re anticipating that there will be plenty of corners and that the line will be covered, with odds of -141 available.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
QPR Logo QPR
Total
11.00 5.60 5.40
Home
8.90 5.60 3.30
Away
11.40 4.20 7.20
Birmingham Logo Birmingham
Total
10.40 5.30 5.10
Home
10.11 5.67 4.44
Away
8.50 4.70 3.80
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Both Team To Score Yes -141
Full-Time Result Draw +220
Shots On Target Rumarn Burrell Over 0.5 -133

Our same-game multi is packed with these picks: BTTS Yes, a draw on the Full-Time Result along with Rumarn Burrell (QPR) to end up with one or more shots on target.

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QPR vs Birmingham 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.

Betting Sites Predicting a Close Encounter

Birmingham City are currently available at +155 with the bookmakers to defeat Queens Park Rangers, with the latter priced at odds of +180. If you’re siding with the draw in this Championship clash, then it can be backed at +220.

For those wanting some insurance backing Birmingham, taking the -0.25 Asian Handicap option means a half stake return if it’s a draw. There’s +115 that they manage to beat QPR on this market.

For the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 is the shortest price for this interesting contest. For those expecting both sides to find the net, Both Teams to Score Yes is available at -141.

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

Richard Kone is the First Goalscorer Favourite

Richard Kone can be backed to find the net anytime at +220, with +500 available that the market leader scores the first goal.

Player Goals
Richard Kone (QPR)
First
+220
Anytime
+500
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Jay Stansfield (Birmingham)
First
+230
Anytime
+550
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Rumarn Burrell (QPR)
First
+240
Anytime
+600
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Kyogo Furuhashi (Birmingham)
First
+250
Anytime
+575
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Player Shots On Target
Jay Stansfield (Birmingham)
Over 0.5
-143
Under 0.5
-122
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Rumarn Burrell (QPR)
Over 0.5
-133
Under 0.5
-132
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Previous Ten QPR Home Games Have Led to Four Wins

QPR have managed four victories, four losses and two draws in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.40 goals per game and conceding 1.80.

Birmingham have not triumphed in four straight away matches. Blues have six defeats, two victories and two draws in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 0.70 goals per game and conceding 1.50.

QPR were 2-1 victors against Birmingham last time out at Loftus Road. In the previous 6 H2H games at Loftus Road, there have been two wins apiece and two draws.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
QPR logo QPR Home Stats 4-2-4 3.20 1.40 1.80 7 3 7 3
Birmingham logo Birmingham Away Stats 2-2-6 2.20 0.70 1.50 4 6 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
Team Stats
QPR logo QPR League Stats
Birmingham logo Birmingham League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists
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QPR vs Birmingham Lineups & Team News

Check the QPR vs Birmingham team news before you place your bets. We’ll deliver both predicted and confirmed lineups for the Championship as well as the latest injury reports.

QPR Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Birmingham Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

QPR Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

1 Paul Nardi
27 Amadou Mbengue 3 Jimmy Dunne 6 Jake Clarke-Salter 18 R. Norrington-Davies
40 Jonathan Varane 24 Nicolas Madsen
16 Rumarn Burrell 35 Koki Saito 10 Ilias Chair
22 Richard Kone
25 James Beadle
24 Tomoki Iwata 5 Phil Neumann 4 Christoph Klarer 20 Alex Cochrane
8 Seung-ho Paik 7 Tommy Doyle
16 Patrick Roberts 28 Jay Stansfield 10 Demarai Gray
33 Marvin Ducksch

Birmingham Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Previous QPR Lineups

06 Dec Championship
QPR 3-1 West Brom
29 Nov Championship
Norwich 3-1 QPR
26 Nov Championship
Blackburn 0-1 QPR
22 Nov Championship
QPR 3-2 Hull
08 Nov Championship
Sheffield Utd 0-0 QPR
05 Nov Championship
QPR 1-2 Southampton

Previous Birmingham Lineups

06 Dec Championship
Southampton 3-1 Birmingham
01 Dec Championship
Birmingham 2-1 Watford
26 Nov Championship
West Brom 1-1 Birmingham
22 Nov Championship
Birmingham 4-1 Norwich
08 Nov Championship
Middlesbrough 2-1 Birmingham
04 Nov Championship
Birmingham 4-0 Millwall

Injuries & Suspensions

QPR Injury Table
Type Name Info
Ziyad Larkeche Cruciate ligame
Birmingham Injury Table
Type Name Info
Willum Willumsson Muscle
Scott Wright Knee
Team Squads

QPR Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Julien Stephan

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Nicolas Madsen 24 M 19 1545 17 2 1 2 1 0
Jimmy Dunne 3 D 17 1501 17 0 1 2 2 0
Rumarn Burrell 98 F 19 1357 15 4 9 1 3 0
Amadou Salif Mbengue 27 D 18 1342 15 3 0 0 7 0
Richard Kone 22 F 17 1169 13 5 4 1 2 0

Birmingham Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Chris Davies

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Christoph Klarer 4 D 19 1710 19 0 1 0 4 0
Tomoki Iwata 24 M 18 1577 18 0 1 1 6 0
Jay Stansfield 28 F 18 1491 18 0 8 3 4 0
Seung-Ho Paik 8 M 18 1467 17 1 4 0 3 0
Demarai Gray 7 F 19 1397 17 2 5 3 2 0
England FlagChampionship Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Coventry 19 13 4 2 50:21 43
2 Middlesbrough 19 10 6 3 28:20 36
3 Millwall 19 10 4 5 23:25 34
4 Ipswich 19 8 7 4 33:19 31
5 Preston 19 8 7 4 26:20 31
6 Stoke 19 9 3 7 26:18 30
7 Bristol City 19 8 5 6 26:21 29
8 Birmingham 19 8 4 7 28:23 28
9 Hull 19 8 4 7 31:34 28
10 QPR 19 8 4 7 25:29 28
11 Southampton 19 7 6 6 31:26 27
12 Wrexham 19 6 9 4 24:21 27
13 Watford 19 7 6 6 27:25 27
14 Leicester 19 7 6 6 25:24 27
15 Derby 19 7 5 7 26:28 26
16 West Brom 19 7 4 8 21:25 25
17 Charlton 18 6 5 7 18:23 23
18 Sheffield Utd 19 7 1 11 24:28 22
19 Blackburn 18 6 3 9 18:23 21
20 Swansea 19 5 5 9 20:27 20
21 Oxford 19 4 6 9 20:27 18
22 Portsmouth 18 4 5 9 15:25 17
23 Norwich 19 3 4 12 21:32 13
24 Sheffield Wed 18 1 5 12 14:36 -10
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Coventry 9 7 2 0 25:7 23
2 Watford 10 6 3 1 18:11 21
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 Millwall 10 6 1 3 12:12 19
7 Preston 10 5 3 2 14:10 18
8 Hull 10 5 2 3 16:18 17
9 Stoke 9 5 1 3 15:7 16
10 West Brom 9 4 4 1 11:8 16
11 Wrexham 10 4 4 2 15:13 16
12 Southampton 9 4 3 2 13:8 15
13 Bristol City 10 4 2 4 14:11 14
14 QPR 9 4 2 3 14:13 14
15 Charlton 8 4 2 2 10:9 14
16 Leicester 9 3 4 2 11:10 13
17 Derby 10 3 3 4 13:16 12
18 Swansea 10 3 3 4 12:15 12
19 Portsmouth 10 3 2 5 9:11 11
20 Sheffield Utd 9 3 1 5 11:11 10
21 Oxford 9 2 4 3 10:13 10
22 Blackburn 9 1 2 6 8:15 5
23 Norwich 9 1 1 7 9:15 4
24 Sheffield Wed 10 0 2 8 5:24 2