QPR entertain Blackburn Rovers this evening
Queens Park Rangers entertain Blackburn Rovers at Loftus Road tonight and as such, now is an excellent time to register with any of our featured UK betting sites where you can benefit from a range of Championship free bets, as well as the latest Queens Park Rangers versus Blackburn Rovers odds and free bets.
Queens Park Rangers v Blackburn Rovers Odds and Match Preview
Kick-off: 7.45pm UK Time, Tuesday 4th February 2025
Blackburn Rovers are struggling to keep up with the top four in the Championship table but they will look to boost their chances of securing automatic promotion when they travel to Queens Park Rangers this evening.
Having finished the 2023/24 campaign in a disappointing 19th position, Blackburn Rovers are much improved this time around and after 30 rounds of fixtures they sit in fifth position in the league standings. Rovers ended a three-game losing run when beating local rivals Preston North End 2-1 last time out but they have triumphed in just two of their last ten Championship outings and are now thirteen points adrift of fourth-placed Sunderland.
As things stand, Queens Park Rangers sit in 14th position in the division, the West London outfit ensuring a throughly miserable start to the campaign with just a single win in their opening 16 Championship matches. Nevertheless, they have returned eight wins and three draws from their last fourteen league outings with just three defeats during that time.
Recent Form:
- QPR: After a commendable run of four consecutive league victories, QPR have faced setbacks with recent defeats to Sheffield Wednesday and Millwall. They currently sit 14th in the Championship table, 11 points above the relegation zone and six points shy of the playoff spots.
- Blackburn Rovers: Occupying 5th place, Blackburn ended a three-match losing streak with a 2-1 win against Preston North End last Friday. Senegalese striker Makhtar Gueye has been influential, notably scoring the opener against Preston.
Team News:
- QPR: Defender Jimmy Dunne missed the recent Millwall match due to a groin injury, and his availability remains uncertain. Karamoko Dembele has returned to full training and is nearing match fitness. Steve Cook and Liam Morrison have recently rejoined the squad, while Jake Clarke-Salter remains sidelined following hip surgery.
- Blackburn Rovers: Forward Augustus Kargbo is available after signing from Cesena. However, the team is expected to be without Scott Wharton, Yuki Ohashi, Hayden Carter, Zak Gilsenan, Harry Pickering, and Arnor Sigurdsson due to injuries.
Predicted Lineups:
- QPR (4-2-3-1): Nardi; Edwards, Cook, Fox, Paal; Varane, Field; Kolli, Morgan, Chair; Frey.
- Blackburn Rovers (4-2-3-1): Pears; Brittain, Hyam, Batth, Beck; Travis, Buckley; Dolan, Weimann, Hedges; Gueye.
Match Prediction:
Given QPR’s strong home form, having won five of their last six matches at Loftus Road, they will be eager to bounce back from recent defeats. Blackburn, despite their recent victory, have struggled on the road, winning just one of their last five away games. A closely contested match is anticipated, with QPR potentially edging out a narrow victory.
Back QPR to win 1-0 at best odds of 13/2