Stoke City will host QPR at the Bet365 Stadium on Saturday, with three points on the line in the EFL Championship.The two sides will be looking to get back to winning ways, with the hosts having played out a 1-1 draw away to Nottingham Forest. Rabbi Matondo and Lewis Grabban scored in each half to ensure the spoils were shared.QPR suffered a 3-1 defeat to the already-promoted Norwich City. Max Aarons, Emiliano Buendia and Xavi Quintilla all found the back of the net for the Canaries.That defeat saw the Hoops drop down to 10th spot on 62 points, while Stoke City remained in 13th place, with 57 points garnered from 44 matches to date.🗳️ You can now vote for your Player of the Month for April.@acornmotorgroup | #SCFC🔴⚪️— Stoke City FC (@stokecity) April 29, 2021Stoke City vs QPR Head-to-HeadThis will be the 41st meeting between the two sides and QPR have the better record in previous matches played.The capital side have 19 wins and 10 draws to their name, while the Potters were victorious in 11 previous games.Their most recent meeting came on 15 December 2020 and they could not be separated in a goalless draw.Stoke City are currently on a five-game winless run that has seen them drop down the table. QPR have picked up three wins from their last five league matches.Stoke City form guide: D-L-D-L-LQPR form guide: L-W-W-L-WStoke City vs QPR Team NewsStoke CityFive players have been sidelined for the hosts through injury. Joe Allen (hamstring), Nathan Collins (foot), Morgan Fox (hamstring), James Chester (calf) and Tyrese Campbell (knee) are all unavailable.There are no suspension concerns for Stoke City.Injuries: Joe Allen, Nathan Collins, Morgan Fox, Tyrese Campbell, James ChesterSuspension: noneQPRThe visitors have three players ruled out through injury. Thomas Carroll (legament), Charlie Owens (knee) and Luke Amos (ACL) are all unavailable for selection.There are no suspension concerns for manager Mark Warburton.Injuries: Charlie Owens, Luke Amos, Thomas CarrollSuspension: none⏪ Our last trip to Stoke.@EbereEze10 🤤#STOQPR pic.twitter.com/2FvphBwXDh— QPR FC (@QPR) April 29, 2021Stoke City vs QPR Predicted XIStoke City Predicted XI (4-3-1-2): Adam Davies (GK): Rhys-Norrington Davies, Harry Souttar, Danny Bath, Tom Smith; Josh Tymon, John Obi Mikel, Sam Clucas; Nick Powell; Christian Norton, Steven FletcherQPR Predicted XI (5-3-2): Seny Diang (GK); Lee Wallace, Yoann Barbet, Jordy de Wijs, Robert Dickie, Todd Kane; Stefan Johansen, Dominic Ball, Ilias Chair; Charlie Austin, Lyndon DykesStoke City vs QPR PredictionThe two sides have relatively expansive styles and open defenses, which means that plenty of goalscoring chances could be created in this fixture.QPR have been one of the form teams in the league over the last few months and we are predicting a victory for the visitors.Prediction: Stoke City 1-2 QPR