Stoke vs QPR Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 Jan 2026

Championship Betting Preview: Stoke vs QPR

Stoke square off against QPR at bet365 Stadium, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 17 January.

Stoke could land the money against QPR and we’ll take this pick on the Full-Time Result market. There are appealing odds of +108 and we can’t pass up the chance to back the favourites.

Stoke City have won back-to-back Championship games. The latest was on their travels where Norwich City were beaten 2-0 at Carrow Road. Mark Robins' men had 47% possession and managed four shots on target, while Sam Gallagher and Sorba Thomas scored one goal apiece.

Their most recent encounter involved Stoke winning 1-0 at home to Coventry City in the FA Cup.

Queens Park Rangers won their previous Championship game, beating Sheffield Wednesday at home. It was a 3-0 win at Loftus Road. The West London side had 48% possession and managed seven shots on goal, while Rayan Kolli found the net twice and Rumarn Burrell bagged one.

On Sunday, QPR were beaten 2-1 in extra-time (1-1 after 90 mins) when visiting West Ham United in the FA Cup.

Head-to-Head Statistics

QPR had the edge in the most recent encounter between these teams. At Loftus Road, they recorded a 1-0 home win over Stoke. Each team have landed four wins from the previous 10 H2H games, along with two draws.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
14	Stoke	35	13	8	14	39	34	5	39:34	47
15	QPR	35	13	8	14	46	54	-8	46:54	47

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Stoke have 4 wins, 5 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.0 goals from 3.4 shots on goal and 10.2 attempts. The Staffordshire club have averaged 54.4% possession and 5.9 corners per match, conceding 1.1 goals and 4.7 corners from 4.3 shots on goal and 11.9 attempts.

Top scorer Sorba Thomas has found the net 5 times, with Sam Gallagher, Robert Bozenik, Ben Wilmot and Ben Pearson getting 1 goals each. Sorba Thomas and Jun-Ho Bae have recorded the most assists with 2 apiece.

QPR have won 5, lost 4 and drawn 1, averaging 10.2 attempts, 3.7 shots on goal and 1.8 goals. Rangers average 42.9% possession, 4.5 corners awarded and 5.4 corners against them, while 1.4 goals have been conceded from 3.4 shots on goal and 10.1 attempts.

Rumarn Burrell has scored 4, followed by Rayan Kolli, Amadou Salif Mbengue and Jimmy Dunne with 2 goals apiece. Look no further than Nicolas Madsen for the top assist maker (3) in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Stoke confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Gavin Bazunu (GK), Maksym Talovierov, Ashley Phillips, Ben Wilmot, Bosun Lawal, Tomas Rigo, Ben Pearson, Lamine Cisse, Jun-Ho Bae, Sorba Thomas, Divin Mubama.

QPR confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Joe Walsh (GK), Amadou Salif Mbengue, Jimmy Dunne, Steve Cook, Rhys Norrington-Davies, Karamoko Dembele, Isaac Hayden, Nicolas Madsen, Paul Smyth, Rayan Kolli, Richard Kone.

Stoke vs QPR Prediction & Betting Tips

From our key match prediction to corners advice, correct score pick, top player prop insights and a builder tailored for value — our Stoke vs QPR betting tips covers it all.

Match Prediction

It’s great to get attractive odds of +108 for a home win in this Championship encounter. We think that Stoke will have the upper hand and this could be the best way of getting value.

Our football experts study the form, while injuries and suspensions can also affect the potential outcome. Before coming up with a verdict, we combine this data with the latest Championship stats.

Key Stoke vs QPR league stats:

• Stoke have won 2 consecutive games.
• QPR have lost 3 of their last 5 games on the road.

Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick carries a 48.1% chance of winning. However, our experts think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we can recommend this bet.

Stoke can be backed in different ways and you might find the odds more attractive when you check out the Asian Handicap or the Result & Both Teams to Score markets.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Stoke 1 - 0 QPR

Let’s take a chance on the +500 available that Stoke secure a 1-0 victory. There’s a nice potential return waiting if we’re able to predict the correct score.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Richard Kone Over 0.5 Shots On Target -133

Richard Kone (QPR) can be backed at -133 to finish with at least one shot on goal. We’ll take a chance with this Shots on Target pick as the betting odds look pretty attractive.

Latest Richard Kone Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+290

First

+650

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-132

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Sorba Thomas to Score +200

Sorba Thomas (Stoke) has racked up four goals in his past five Championship home matches. We’ll take a chance at +200 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look really appealing.

Latest Sorba Thomas Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+200

First

+500

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

+102

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Corners Prediction

Stoke Over 5.5 Corners -135

Stoke have had over 5.5 corners in four straight home games, with QPR conceding over 5.5 corners in their past six away games. In our opinion, there is value when it comes to Stoke covering the Team Corners line, with odds of -135 on offer.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Stoke

Total

10.60 5.90 4.70

Home

10.50 6.30 4.20

Away

10.60 5.20 5.40

QPR

Total

9.90 4.50 5.40

Home

9.10 6.50 2.60

Away

11.00 3.60 7.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

+102

Under 10.5

-147

Stoke Corners

Over 5.5

-122

Under 5.5

-118

QPR Corners

Over 4.5

+108

Under 4.5

-154

Most Corners

1

-175

X

+650

2

+175

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Stoke 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.

With an approximate 48% chance of succeeding, the bookies are being cautious with their +107 betting odds for Stoke City triumphing in this Championship encounter. Queens Park Rangers are an outside chance to get the job done and you can now back them at +260.

Stoke are available at odds of -132 on the Asian Handicap -0.25. With this bet, you need them to simply beat QPR to win, although a draw would see half your stake returned.

Under 2.5 Goals is a short-priced option for those expecting two goals or less. If you’re looking to wager on Both Teams to Score, there’s not a lot of difference between Yes and No.

Hundreds of markets for every Championship game await you, with the leading football betting sites providing a huge range of choice. A first-class service awaits whether you’re betting pre-match or In-Play.

Full-Time Result

1

+107

X

+230

2

+260

Half-Time Result

1

+165

X

+114

2

+295

Double Chance

1X

-385

12

-333

X2

-143

Draw No Bet

1

-217

2

+148

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-132

2 Hcp +0.25

-100

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-147

Over 2.5

+112

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-122

No

-114

Million Manhoef is priced at +475 when it comes to First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite, while he’s also available at odds of +200 to find the net anytime.

Million Manhoef (Stoke)

First

+200

Anytime

+475

Rumarn Burrell (QPR)

First

+200

Anytime

+500

Sorba Thomas (Stoke)

First

+200

Anytime

+500

Richard Kone (QPR)

First

+290

Anytime

+650

Ilias Chair (QPR)

First

+300

Anytime

+750

Lewis Baker (Stoke)

First

+350

Anytime

+850

Rayan Kolli (QPR)

First

+400

Anytime

+850

Karamoko Dembele (QPR)

First

+410

Anytime

+950

Bae Jun-Ho (Stoke)

First

+420

Anytime

+1000

Koki Saito (QPR)

First

+525

Anytime

+1200

Jaylan Pearman (QPR)

First

+525

Anytime

+1300

Paul Smyth (QPR)

First

+575

Anytime

+1300

Tatsuki Seko (Stoke)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Nicolas Madsen (QPR)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Jimmy Dunne (QPR)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Ben Pearson (Stoke)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Million Manhoef (Stoke)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

+110

Sorba Thomas (Stoke)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

+102

Rumarn Burrell (QPR)

Over 0.5

-156

Under 0.5

-111

Richard Kone (QPR)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-132

Ilias Chair (QPR)

Over 0.5

-114

Under 0.5

-154

Lewis Baker (Stoke)

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-200

Rayan Kolli (QPR)

Over 0.5

+123

Under 0.5

-222

Karamoko Dembele (QPR)

Over 0.5

+128

Under 0.5

-227

Bae Jun-Ho (Stoke)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-263

Koki Saito (QPR)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-345

Jaylan Pearman (QPR)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-345

Paul Smyth (QPR)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-385

Nicolas Madsen (QPR)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-556

Tatsuki Seko (Stoke)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-588

Jimmy Dunne (QPR)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-833

Ben Pearson (Stoke)

Over 0.5

+340

Under 0.5

-909

Stoke have secured five victories, three defeats and two draws in the previous 10 home games, netting an average of 1.50 goals per match and conceding 0.80.

QPR have not triumphed in four straight away matches. The West London side have collected four defeats, three wins and three draws in the previous 10 away matches, scoring an average of 0.90 goals per game and conceding 1.20.

In the last meeting at bet365 Stadium, Stoke defeated QPR by a 3-1 scoreline. Both teams have secured three victories in the past 6 H2H matches at bet365 Stadium.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Stoke Home Stats		5-2-3	2.30	1.50	0.80	5	5	5	5
QPR Away Stats		3-3-4	2.10	0.90	1.20	4	6	6	4

• 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

Stoke vs QPR Lineups & Team News

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