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Preston North End will welcome QPR to Deepdale on matchday 23 of the EFL Championship on Saturday (December 17).
The hosts are coming off a 4-1 victory at Lancashire rivals Blackburn Rovers last weekend. Ched Evans was the star of the show, scoring a brace and providing an assist.
QPR, meanwhile, returned from the 2022 FIFA World Cup break with a disastrous 3-0 home defeat against Burnley. Johann Gudmundsson, Ian Maatsen and Nathan Tella found the back of the net as the Clarets left Loftus Road with all three points.
The defeat saw the capital side drop to ninth spot in the standings, having garnered 31 points from 22 games. Preston, meanwhile, climbed into the playoff paces with their win and are sixth with 34 points.
Preston vs QPR Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- This will be the 50th meeting between the two teams. Preston have 19 wins to QPR's 13, while 17 games have been drawn.
- Their most recent meeting in April saw Preston claim a 2-1 home victory.
- QPR have not scored in five of their last six league games and have suffered four straight defeats.
- Five of Preston's last six league games saw both teams score and also produced at least three goals.
- QPR are winless in their last four games on the road, losing three and failing to score.
- Preston have not won a home game by a margin of 2+ goals since November 2021.
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Preston vs QPR Prediction
Preston North End's upturn in fortunes has put them on the cusp of spending Christmas in the Championship's top six.
QPR, though, are on a six-game losing run that has seen them drop towards midtable. The Rs recently appointed Neil Critchley as their new manager, who will be eager to hit the ground running.
QPR have struggled in front of goal, particularly on their travels, but Preston's defensive vulnerability could see them create enough scoring chances. Preston should claim a narrow win with goals at both ends.
Prediction: Preston North End 2-1 QPR
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Preston vs QPR Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Preston to win
Tip 2 - Both teams to score
Tip 3 - Over 2.5 goals
