Queens Park Rangers vs Oxford United: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

Explore Coral's detailed preview for Queens Park Rangers vs Oxford United in the Championship. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 20:00 BST match.

• Fixture: Queens Park Rangers vs Oxford United

• Date: Wednesday, 01 October 2025

• Kick-off: 20:00 BST

• Venue: MATRADE Loftus Road

Match Prediction: Queens Park Rangers 2-1 Oxford United

Queens Park Rangers come into this match with strong momentum, having secured three wins in their last five games. Their recent victories, particularly the 3-1 wins against Wrexham and Charlton Athletic, suggest they are capable of scoring multiple goals. Oxford United, on the other hand, have been inconsistent, with two draws and two losses in their last five matches. This inconsistency might make it challenging for them to match QPR's attacking prowess, especially given their recent 0-1 loss to Birmingham City.

The game could see Queens Park Rangers leveraging their home advantage and recent form to dominate possession and create scoring opportunities. Oxford will need to be more solid than they were in their last outing against Sheffield United, where they failed to score. If QPR can maintain their recent level of performance they should be able to secure a victory, though Oxford's ability to draw against strong teams like Leicester City and Coventry City suggests they could pose a challenge.

Queens Park Rangers have shown good form recently, winning three out of their last five matches. Their ability to score multiple goals in recent games, such as the 3-1 victories over Wrexham and Charlton Athletic, indicates a strong attacking threat. However, their heavy 1-7 loss to Coventry City suggests they can be vulnerable defensively. This mixed form could lead to a confident performance at home but also highlights the need for defensive improvements.

• Draw: 1-1 vs Sheffield Wednesday (A)

• Win: 1-0 vs Stoke City (H)

• Win: 3-1 vs Wrexham (A)

• Win: 3-1 vs Charlton Athletic (H)

• Loss: 1-7 vs Coventry City (A)

Oxford United's recent form has been inconsistent, with two draws and two losses in their last five games. Their ability to draw against strong teams like Leicester and Coventry shows they can compete at a high level, but their recent 0-1 loss to Birmingham and 0-1 defeat to Sheffield United indicate defensive frailties. This inconsistency might affect their confidence going into the match against a strong QPR side. They will need to be more solid at the back to have a chance of securing a positive result.

• Loss: 0-1 vs Sheffield United (H)

• Win: 3-1 vs Bristol City (A)

• Draw: 2-2 vs Leicester City (H)

• Draw: 2-2 vs Coventry City (H)

• Loss: 0-1 vs Birmingham City (A)

In their recent encounters, Queens Park Rangers have had the upper hand over Oxford United. QPR secured a 2-0 victory at home on 11 December 2024 and followed it up with a 3-1 win away in April 2025. This head-to-head record suggests that QPR have a strong advantage going into this match, having outscored Oxford United 5-1 in their last two meetings.

• Oxford United 1-3 Queens Park Rangers (09 Apr 2025)

• Queens Park Rangers 2-0 Oxford United (11 Dec 2024)

• Daniel Bennie (International Duty) - Out

• Joe Walsh (Wrist) - Out

• Ziyad Larkeche (Cruciate Ligament) - Doubt

• Koki Saito (Shoulder) - Doubt

• Jake Clarke-Salter (Hip) - Doubt

• Ilias Chair (Muscle) - Doubt

• Kwame Poku (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Ole Romeny (Foot) - Doubt

• Brodie Spencer (Thigh) - Doubt

• Matthew Phillips (Knock) - Doubt

• Ciaron Brown (Leg) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Nardi, Dunne, Morrison, Mbengue, Norrington-Davies, Varane, Madsen, Vale, Burrell, Saito (if fit), Kone

Queens Park Rangers' predicted lineup suggests a focus on maintaining their recent attacking momentum, with players like Burrell and Varane likely to be key in their forward play. Their recent form indicates a need for defensive solidity, which will be crucial against Oxford United's inconsistent but occasionally potent attack.

• Predicted lineup: Cumming, Spencer, Helik, Long, Currie, Placheta, De Keersmaecker, Brannagan, Krastev, Prelec, Lankshear

Oxford United's predicted lineup indicates a reliance on their midfield duo of Brannagan and De Keersmaecker to control the game's tempo. Their recent results suggest a need for improved defensive organisation to counter Queens Park Rangers' strong attacking threat.

• Jonathan Varane vs Cameron Brannagan: This duel will see Queens Park Rangers' Varane looking to control the midfield against Oxford United's tenacious Brannagan.

• Rumarn Burrell vs Michal Helik: Queens Park Rangers' pacy striker Burrell will need to outmanoeuvre Oxford centre-back Helik if he is to find the net.

• Amadou Mbengue (Queens Park Rangers): Mbengue's recent form makes him a crucial part of QPR's attacking threat, capable of scoring and creating chances.

• Filip Krastev (Oxford United): Krastev's role in Oxford United's midfield and attack could be pivotal, as he has shown the ability to score and influence games.

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