Leicester City FC vs Queens Park Rangers FC, FA Cup 2024-25 ROUND 3
Overview
Match Preview
Leicester City FC vs Queens Park Rangers FC — FA Cup at King Power Stadium.
- Leicester City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- Queens Park Rangers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jan | Queens Park Rangers FC | H | 6–2 | W |
| 04 Jan | Aston Villa FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 29 Dec | Manchester City FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Dec | Liverpool FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 22 Dec | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 14 Dec | Newcastle United FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jan | Leicester City FC | A | 2–6 | L |
| 06 Jan | Luton Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Jan | Watford FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 29 Dec | Norwich City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Dec | Swansea City AFC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 21 Dec | Preston North End FC | H | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
H2H (5 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Leicester City FC this season
Leicester City FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Leicester City FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
2/–
61-75
–/1
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Leicester City FC
| Louis Page | 1 G | 2 A |
| Emil Riis Jakobsen | 1 G | |
| Tom Watson | 1 G | |
| Kamari Doyle | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Leicester City FC to score. At the same time, Queens Park Rangers FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Leicester City FC and Queens Park Rangers FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 8' James Justin makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Leicester City FC are in front.
- 13' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 18' Jonathan Varane makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Queens Park Rangers FC are in front.
- 23' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 28' Leicester City FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 33' Leicester City FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Queens Park Rangers FC backline.
- 35' What a moment for Stephy Mavididi! That strike on 35 puts his side firmly in control.
- 38' Facundo Buonanotte adds to his 1 season tally! Leicester City FC lead 3-1 — and this changes everything.
- 43' Queens Park Rangers FC have won 421 goals from 393 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 47' The deadlock is broken! Rayan Kolli gets on the scoresheet on 45 minutes.
- 51' What composure from Jamie Vardy! The England international strokes it home. 4-2.
- 56' Joe Walsh has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 60' The whistle greets Harry Winks as he departs to be replaced by Oliver Skipp.
- 63' James Justin makes no mistake. The score reads 5-2 and Leicester City FC are in front.
- 66' Stephy Mavididi makes way for Kasey McAteer at the 66 minute mark. A tactical switch from Leicester City FC.
- 70' Queens Park Rangers FC ring the changes. Sam Field has done his job and it is now time for Kieran Morgan to step up.
- 72' Jack Colback has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kenneth Paal on 72 minute.
- 77' Ronnie Edwards is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Leicester City FC so far.
- 81' A tactical swap from Leicester City FC — Bobby Reid on, Facundo Buonanotte off on 81 minutes.
- 86' Over 86 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 6-2 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Leicester City FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Jamie Vardy ↓ Patson Daka 60'
-
8
Harry Winks ↓ Oliver Skipp 60'
- 4
- 2
- 24
-
10
Stephy Mavididi ↓ Kasey McAteer 66'
- 3
- 41
- 16
-
40
Facundo Buonanotte ↓ Bobby Reid 81'
- 11
Bench
- 17
-
18
Jordan Ayew ↑ 60'
-
22
Oliver Skipp ↑ 60'
-
14
Bobby Reid ↑ 81'
- 31
-
20
Patson Daka ↑ 60'
- 5
- 33
-
35
Kasey McAteer ↑ 66'
Queens Park Rangers FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
8
Sam Field ↓ Kieran Morgan 70'
-
10
Ilias Chair ↓ Paul Smyth 70'
- 6
-
22
Kenneth Paal ↓ Jack Colback 72'
- 24
- 13
- 17
-
14
Koki Saito ↓ Michael Frey 81'
- 20
- 40
-
26
Rayan Kolli ↓ Alfie Lloyd 72'
Bench
- 3
-
12
Michael Frey ↑ 81'
-
4
Jack Colback ↑ 72'
- 15
-
11
Paul Smyth ↑ 70'
- 1
- 19
-
28
Alfie Lloyd ↑ 72'
-
21
Kieran Morgan ↑ 70'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| James Justin | 2 |
| Stephy Mavididi | 2 |
| Wout Faes | 1 |
| Andre Dozzell | 1 |
| Facundo Buonanotte | 1 |
| Harry Winks | 1 |
| Ilias Chair | 1 |
| Sinclair Armstrong | 1 |
Head to Head
Leicester City FC Form
2025-01-11
Leicester City FC
6–2
Queens Park Rangers FC
W
2025-01-04
Aston Villa FC
2–1
Leicester City FC
L
2024-12-29
Leicester City FC
0–2
Manchester City FC
L
2024-12-26
Liverpool FC
3–1
Leicester City FC
L
2024-12-22
Leicester City FC
0–3
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
L
2024-12-14
Newcastle United FC
4–0
Leicester City FC
L
Queens Park Rangers FC Form
2025-01-11
Leicester City FC
6–2
Queens Park Rangers FC
L
2025-01-06
Queens Park Rangers FC
2–1
Luton Town FC
W
2025-01-01
Queens Park Rangers FC
3–1
Watford FC
W
2024-12-29
Norwich City FC
1–1
Queens Park Rangers FC
D
2024-12-26
Swansea City AFC
3–0
Queens Park Rangers FC
L
2024-12-21
Queens Park Rangers FC
2–1
Preston North End FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.27
Leicester City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.41
Queens Park Rangers FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 70% + Both teams to score 67%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Leicester City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.68
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 2.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 3.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 4.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
Double Chance
Leicester City FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Queens Park Rangers FC
47%
Leicester City FC or Queens Park Rangers FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Leicester City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 6–2 not predicted6 – 2Actual
1 – 1
8.9%
2 – 1
8.9%
3 – 1
6.6%
2 – 0
6.5%
2 – 2
6.2%
1 – 2
5.5%
1 – 0
5.3%
3 – 0
4.8%
3 – 2
4.7%
4 – 1
3.8%
0 – 0
3.8%
0 – 1
3%
Asian Handicap — Leicester City FC
| Handicap | Leicester City FC covers | Push | Queens Park Rangers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -2 | 19% | 17% | 65% |
| -1.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| -1 | 35% | 20% | 44% |
| -0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 13% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Leicester City FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Queens Park Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

