Preston North End and Queens Park Rangers meet at Deepdale in a Championship clash that could shape the final weeks of their seasons. With QPR having edged the head-to-head in recent years and Preston boasting dangerous attacking outlets, Monday’s encounter (kick-off 15:00) promises to be a compelling battle between two sides separated by just three points in the table.
Best Bets & Predictions
Based on attacking output, recent form and the sides’ tendency for open games, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We’re particularly confident in Both Teams to Score due to the consistent attacking numbers and defensive vulnerabilities on show.
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Both Teams to Score – Yes | Bet365 5/6 (54.5%) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | QPR have scored in five of their last six, while Preston’s games average 2.45 goals. Both teams have let in over 50 goals and share identical clean sheet records. Attack tends to trump defence in this fixture. |
| Queens Park Rangers to Win | Bet365 19/10 (34.5%) | ⭐⭐⭐ | QPR have won 8 of the last 17 against Preston and come in off a spirited 2-1 win. Their superior attacking numbers and edge in shot creation (354 key passes) could be the difference. |
| Rumarn Burrell Anytime Scorer | Bet365 9/4 | ⭐⭐⭐ | QPR’s top scorer has struck 10 times, including several recently. With Preston conceding 1.28 goals per game, Burrell is a major threat in the final third. |
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Season Form & Standings
2025/26 season to date
| Team | Pos | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Park Rangers | 10 | 40 | 16 | 8 | 16 | 57 | 62 | -5 | 56 |
| Preston North End | 15 | 40 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 47 | 51 | -4 | 53 |
QPR have the edge in attack (57 goals, 354 key passes) and have won three more matches than Preston, whose defensive record is marginally better (51 conceded vs 62). Both sides have managed just 9 clean sheets, underlining the likelihood of goals at both ends.
Potential Match-Winners
- Rumarn Burrell (QPR): 10 goals, 21 shots on target from 34 attempts (over 60% accuracy), the division’s most clinical forward in this fixture.
- Lewis Dobbin (Preston): 7 goals and 7 assists, contributing to almost a third of Preston’s total goals, with 75% pass accuracy and 16 shots on target.
- Richard Kone (QPR): 9 goals, 85 shots (2.1 per game), a constant threat and QPR’s most active shooter.
- Milutin Osmajic (Preston): 8 goals from just 25 shots, 68.5% pass accuracy, making him Preston’s most efficient finisher this season.
Look for these players to have a major say, with Burrell and Kone both in strong late-season form and Dobbin a dual threat for the hosts.
Head-to-Head
Last 6 Meetings
The last six clashes between these sides have produced two Preston wins, three for QPR and one draw. Recent history points to a closely contested match, with little to separate the sides over multiple seasons.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 09/08/25 | Preston North End 1-1 Queens Park Rangers | Championship |
| 18/04/25 | Queens Park Rangers 1-2 Preston North End | Championship |
| 21/12/24 | Preston North End 2-1 Queens Park Rangers | Championship |
| 20/04/24 | Preston North End 1-0 Queens Park Rangers | Championship |
| 01/12/23 | Queens Park Rangers 0-2 Preston North End | Championship |
| 07/04/23 | Preston North End 0-2 Queens Park Rangers | Championship |
Conclusion
With both teams boasting sharp attacking weapons and suspect backlines, Saturday’s contest at Deepdale feels primed for goals and drama. Will QPR’s more prolific frontline, led by Burrell and Kone, help them edge out Preston, or can the hosts’ efficiency in front of goal see them snatch a result? We’re backing Both Teams to Score at Bet365 5/6 (54.5%) as the standout value, given the stats and recent history between these sides.
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