Preston vs QPR Prediction 18 April 2025
🔊 An intriguing clash is set to unfold at Preston North End's stadium, where the hosts take on Queens Park Rangers. Both teams have shown average performances this season, which adds an extra layer of interest to the upcoming encounter. Preston are known for their solid defense and are eager to climb up the league standings, while the visitors from London will be aiming to secure crucial points on the road. The match promises to be intense, given both sides' past struggles and their desire to finish the season on a high note.
Head-to-Head
📊 Statistical preview of the official encounters between Preston North End and Queens Park Rangers:
- 35 matches played;
- home team victories - 14, away team victories - 11, draws - 10;
- goals scored - 46 against 40;
- average goals in the first half - 0.8, in the second half - 1.66;
- average total goals per match - 2.46.
The last match took place on 21 December 2024 at Queens Park Rangers' ground and ended with a score of 2-1.
Head-to-head statistics Preston - QPR

Preston North End Team Overview
Preston North End currently sit 16th in the league standings, displaying inconsistent form with just two wins in their last ten matches. However, they have shown resilience at home, losing only once in their last eighteen home games. Preston favor a defensive approach, controlling the tempo through the midfield and building attacks cautiously. Their last encounter with Queens Park Rangers was in December 2024, where they suffered a 2-1 defeat.
Match Results: Preston North End

Queens Park Rangers Team Overview
Queens Park Rangers sit just one spot above their opponent today, occupying 15th place in the league standings. The Rangers face challenges on the road, having lost six of their last seven away games, often scoring fewer than 1.5 goals per match. The team favors attacking down the flanks, making quick transitions from defense to offense thanks to the pace of their wide players. They need to prove their mettle away from home following a series of disappointing performances.
Match Results: Queens Park Rangers
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 35;
- home team wins - 14, away team wins - 11, draws - 10.
Statistics: Preston North End vs Queens Park Rangers
- number of matches played in the tournament: 42 vs 42;
- number of wins: 10 vs 12;
- win percentage: 24% vs 29%;
- number of losses: 13 vs 16;
- number of draws: 19 vs 14.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 2 vs 2;
- number of losses: 4 vs 5;
- number of draws: 4 vs 3.
- Preston North End have drawn in 5 of last 6 home games (Championship).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.31, the guests - 1.14;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.46;
- both teams scored: overall - 18; at the home team's field - 10.
Statistics: Preston North End vs Queens Park Rangers
- average total in the tournament: 2.24 vs 2.48;
- average total goals scored: 1.02 vs 1.17;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.43 vs 0.5;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.6 vs 0.67;
- Preston North End: average total at home in the tournament - 1.14;
- Queens Park Rangers: average total away in the tournament - 0.9;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1 (home - 1.33) vs 1.4 (away - 1.2).
- Preston North End have scored under 1.5 goals in 6 of last 7 home games against Queens Park Rangers (Championship).
Prediction on corners
Preston North End: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.86; at home field - 4.24;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.2; at home field - 3.17.
Queens Park Rangers: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.17, away - 4.57;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.7; away - 3.6.
- Queens Park Rangers have taken under 5.5 corners in their last 7 away games against Preston North End (Championship).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 2.18 (1.09 for home team and 1.09 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 2.94 (1.18 for home team and 1.76 for away team).
Preston North End: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.33; at home - 2.19;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.1; at home - 1.83.
Queens Park Rangers: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.64, away - 1.76;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.1; away - 2.4.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 35;
- both teams scored all-time - 18 times;
- on the home team’s field - 10 times.
Statistics: Preston North End vs Queens Park Rangers
- number of matches played in the tournament: 42 vs 42;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 25 vs 26;
- number of BTTS matches for Preston North End at home - 12 (57%);
- number of BTTS matches for Queens Park Rangers away - 11 (52%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 7;
- BTTS matches for Preston North End at home - 3 (50%);
- BTTS matches for Queens Park Rangers away - 4 (80%).
Editor's Prediction
Considering the current trends in the match between Preston North End and Queens Park Rangers, a closely contested game with few goals is anticipated. Both teams struggle with scoring: the hosts have only one home win in recent meetings with these opponents, while the visitors often fail to score more than once on the road. Based on this analysis, a total of under 2.5 goals appears to be the most reasonable bet, supported by recent team performance trends.