Queens Park Rangers vs Blackburn Rovers Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The Hoops to battle the Riversiders next in the EFL Championship.

Queens Park Rangers are set to host Blackburn Rovers in their upcoming English League Championship on February 5. The hosts are in the fourteenth spot in the league table as they have been able to secure nine wins in 30 league matches this season. Blackburn Rovers are sitting in the fifth spot with 13 wins in a similar amount of matches.

The hosts Queens Park Rangers will be low on confidence as they are on a two-match losing streak. Their home EFL Championship clash against the Riversiders is going to be a tough one indeed. They will have a slight advantage over home fans but they have to play some extraordinary football to take down the visitors.

Defeat at the Den. pic.twitter.com/FG83S3ekJV

— QPR FC (@QPR) February 1, 2025

Blackburn Rovers broke their three-match losing streak and defeated Preston in their last league game. It was an important win for the Rovers as it helped them stay at the fifth spot in the points table. The coming EFL Championship clash is an away game but they will be looking to continue their winning run over the hoops.

Kick Off:

Wednesday, February 5, 01:15 AM IST

Location: MATRADE Loftus Road, London, England

Form:

Queens Park Rangers: L-W-W-L-L

Blackburn Rovers: W-L-L-L-W

Players to Watch

Michael Frey (Queens Park Rangers)

Michael Frey joined Queens Park Rangers during the current season only and since then he has played 18 league matches for them and scored five goals. The Swiss football player has also assisted his teammates for once this season. The 30-year-old will play a crucial role in threatening the defence of the visitors with his movements.

One year ago today, Michael Frey signed for #QPR ✍🔵⚪

— WeAreQPRcom (@WeAreQPR__) January 28, 2025

Andreas Weimann (Blackburn Rovers)

The Austrian forward who also plays as an attacking midfielder will play a crucial role for the Riversiders in their next league clash against the Hoops. Andreas Weimann will help his side find spaces between the opponent’s defence so that they can score goals with ease. He can be very beneficial in controlling the midfield areas as well.

Match Facts

• Queens Park Rangers have lost both of their last two games against Blackburn Rovers.
• Blackburn Rovers have won five of their last six league games against Queens Park Rangers.
• The Riversiders have lost three of their last four away league outings.

Queens Park Rangers vs Blackburn Rovers: Betting Tips and Odds

• Match to end in a draw @11/5 Unibet
• Goals under 2.5 @16/25 Unibet
• Michael Frey to score @15/2 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Queens Park Rangers will be without the services of Karamoko Dembele, Jake Clarke-Salter, Ilias Chair and Zen Celar for their next league outing.

Blackburn Rovers will not have Hayden Carter and Arnor Sigurdsson by their side due to their injuries.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 26

Queens Park Rangers won: 4

Blackburn Rovers won: 16

Draws: 6

Predicted Lineup

Queens Park Rangers predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Nardi (GK); Edwards, Cook, Fox, Paal; Varane, Field; Smyth, Morgan, Saito; Frey

Blackburn Rovers predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Pears (GK); Brittain, Hyam, Batth, Beck; Travis, Buckley; Dolan, Weimann, Hedges; Gueye

Match Prediction

The Queens Park Rangers vs Blackburn Rovers EFL Championship 2024-25 match is most likely to end up in a draw with both sides scoring a goal each.

Prediction: Queens Park Rangers 1-1 Blackburn Rovers

Telecast Details

India – FanCode

UK – Sky Sports Football

US – CBS Sports Network, Paramount+

Nigeria – No Telecast

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