Queens Park Rangers FC vs Derby County FC, Championship 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Queens Park Rangers FC vs Derby County FC — Championship at Loftus Road.
- Queens Park Rangers FC 15 games · 24 pts (2026/27)
- Derby County FC 15 games · 10 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee David Webb
- Assistant 1 Rob Smith
- Assistant 2
4 games this season
🟨 2.3/game
⚽ 5.3 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birmingham City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Stoke City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 15 | 28 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 15 | 28 |
| 6 | Swansea City AFC | 15 | 26 |
| 7 | Southampton FC | 15 | 24 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 15 | 24 |
| 9 | West Ham United FC | 15 | 23 |
| 10 | Sheffield United FC | 15 | 22 |
| 11 | Portsmouth FC | 15 | 22 |
| 12 | Norwich City FC | 15 | 21 |
| 13 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 15 | 21 |
| 14 | Cardiff City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 15 | Wrexham AFC | 15 | 18 |
| 16 | Millwall FC | 15 | 18 |
| 17 | Bristol City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 18 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 15 | 17 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 15 | 17 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 15 | 15 |
| 21 | Lincoln City FC | 15 | 15 |
| 22 | Burnley FC | 15 | 10 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 15 | 10 |
| 24 | Preston North End FC | 15 | 8 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Feb | Derby County FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 11 Feb | Coventry City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 04 Feb | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Feb | Millwall FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 25 Jan | Sheffield Wednesday FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 21 Jan | Hull City AFC | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Feb | Queens Park Rangers FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 11 Feb | Oxford United FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 08 Feb | Norwich City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Feb | Sheffield United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 25 Jan | Cardiff City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 21 Jan | Sunderland AFC | H | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| Queens Park Rangers FC | Derby County FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #23 |
| 24 | Points | 10 |
| 15 | Played | 15 |
| 6 / 6 / 3 | W / D / L | 2 / 4 / 9 |
| 24 | Scored | 14 |
| 18 | Conceded | 30 |
| +6 | GD | -16 |
| 1.60 | PPG | 0.67 |
| 40% | Win % | 13% |
Key Stats
46%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
38%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
20%
Clean Sheets
Queens Park Rangers FC this season
Queens Park Rangers FC this season
7%
Clean Sheets
Derby County FC this season
Derby County FC this season
Queens Park Rangers FC are 8th (24 pts). Derby County FC are 23rd (10 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Queens Park Rangers FC
0-15
4/3
16-30
3/4
31-45
6/2
46-60
2/3
61-75
5/3
76+
3/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Derby County FC
0-15
1/5
16-30
3/6
31-45
2/7
46-60
3/1
61-75
1/4
76+
4/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Queens Park Rangers FC
| Richard Kone | 5 G | 1 A |
| Paul Smyth | 3 G | 1 A |
| Jimmy Dunne | 3 G | |
| Ilias Chair | 2 G | 1 A |
| Rumarn Burrell | 2 G | 1 A |
Derby County FC
| Bobby Clark | 3 G | 2 A |
| Samuel Szmodics | 3 G | 1 A |
| Carlton Morris | 1 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Loftus Road as Queens Park Rangers FC face off against Derby County FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' It’s high time Marti Cifuentes made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 15' Ryan Nyambe needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 20' It is a cagey affair so far. Queens Park Rangers FC in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past Derby County FC's compact 4-2-3-1.
- 21' Magnificent from Ilias Chair! That is 39 goals in 392 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 26' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ebou Adams, as he is very good at scoring at Loftus Road with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 31' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Queens Park Rangers FC and Derby County FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 35' What a moment for Koki Saito! That strike on 35 puts his side firmly in control.
- 40' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 45' Queens Park Rangers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Thomas Barkhuizen. He replaces Lars-Jorgen Salvesen on 46 minute.
- 51' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Queens Park Rangers FC winning 100% of all matches.
- 56' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 57' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Ilias Chair makes it 3-0.
- 62' Queens Park Rangers FC are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against Derby County FC's 4-2-3-1 shape.
- 63' Paul Smyth gets the nod from Queens Park Rangers FC. He replaces Min-hyuk Yang and will look to change the dynamic.
- 64' Kieran Morgan gets the nod from Queens Park Rangers FC. He replaces Sam Field and will look to change the dynamic.
- 65' A moment of madness from Nathaniel Mendez-Laing on 65 minutes earns him a card. Derby County FC will be frustrated.
- 66' Ronnie Edwards does the damage! The net is bulging and Queens Park Rangers FC surge ahead!
- 67' Kenzo Goudmijn gets the nod from Derby County FC. He replaces Ben Osborn and will look to change the dynamic.
- 72' Queens Park Rangers FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 73' The Queens Park Rangers FC bench stirs into life. Ilias Chair is withdrawn and Nicolas Madsen gets his opportunity.
- 78' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Matt Clarke suffering a number of foals already.
- 83' Jimmy Dunne has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 14 appearances with only 3 goals this season.
- 84' Queens Park Rangers FC ring the changes. Steve Cook has done his job and it is now time for Liam Morrison to step up.
- 85' The Derby County FC bench stirs into life. Ebou Adams is withdrawn and Harrison Armstrong gets his opportunity.
- 90' That looks like a foul for a card for Kayden Jackson.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Queens Park Rangers FC players.
Lineups
Queens Park Rangers FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 3
-
12
Michael Frey ↓ Alfie Lloyd 73'
-
8
Sam Field ↓ Kieran Morgan 64'
-
5
Steve Cook ↓ Liam Morrison 84'
-
10
Ilias Chair ↓ Nicolas Madsen 73'
- 22
- 1
- 17
- 14
- 40
-
47
Min-hyuk Yang ↓ Paul Smyth 63'
Bench
- 4
- 15
-
11
Paul Smyth ↑ 63'
-
24
Nicolas Madsen ↑ 73'
- 13
- 20
-
28
Alfie Lloyd ↑ 73'
-
16
Liam Morrison ↑ 84'
-
21
Kieran Morgan ↑ 64'
Coach
Marti Cifuentes
Derby County FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 25
-
8
Ben Osborn ↓ Kenzo Goudmijn 67'
- 18
- 11
- 24
- 10
-
32
Ebou Adams ↓ Harrison Armstrong 85'
- 20
- 15
- 1
- 6
Bench
-
17
Kenzo Goudmijn ↑ 67'
- 3
-
19
Kayden Jackson ↑ 67'
- 31
- 16
- 21
-
7
Thomas Barkhuizen ↑ 46'
- 43
-
28
Harrison Armstrong ↑ 85'
Coach
Paul Warne
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ilias Chair | 3 |
| Harvey Vale | 2 |
| Martyn Waghorn | 2 |
| Ronnie Edwards | 1 |
| Grant Hall | 1 |
| Koki Saito | 1 |
| Oscar Fraulo | 1 |
| Macauley Bonne | 1 |
Head to Head
Queens Park Rangers FC Form
2025-02-14
Queens Park Rangers FC
4–0
Derby County FC
W
2025-02-11
Coventry City FC
1–0
Queens Park Rangers FC
L
2025-02-04
Queens Park Rangers FC
2–1
Blackburn Rovers FC
W
2025-02-01
Millwall FC
2–1
Queens Park Rangers FC
L
2025-01-25
Queens Park Rangers FC
0–2
Sheffield Wednesday FC
L
2025-01-21
Hull City AFC
1–2
Queens Park Rangers FC
W
Derby County FC Form
2025-02-14
Queens Park Rangers FC
4–0
Derby County FC
L
2025-02-11
Derby County FC
0–0
Oxford United FC
D
2025-02-08
Norwich City FC
1–1
Derby County FC
D
2025-02-01
Derby County FC
0–1
Sheffield United FC
L
2025-01-25
Cardiff City FC
2–1
Derby County FC
L
2025-01-21
Derby County FC
0–1
Sunderland AFC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.32
Queens Park Rangers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.74
Derby County FC xG
I would bet for:
Queens Park Rangers FC to win 68% + Over 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Queens Park Rangers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.06
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Queens Park Rangers FC or Draw
87%
Draw or Derby County FC
32%
Queens Park Rangers FC or Derby County FC
80%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Queens Park Rangers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
12.5%
1 – 0
10.5%
3 – 0
9.4%
2 – 1
9%
1 – 1
8.7%
3 – 1
7%
0 – 0
6.2%
4 – 0
Actual
4 – 1
4.1%
2 – 2
3.3%
0 – 1
2.9%
1 – 2
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Queens Park Rangers FC
| Handicap | Queens Park Rangers FC covers | Push | Derby County FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -2 | 27% | 21% | 51% |
| -1.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| -1 | 49% | 23% | 29% |
| -0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +0.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +1 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +1.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +2 | 97% | 2% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Queens Park Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
48%
✗
Derby County FC keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

