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Queens Park Rangers vs Leeds United Prediction & Preview

Preview

As the Championship edges closer to its climax, an intriguing fixture awaits at the Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium where Queens Park Rangers host Leeds United this Friday. The match promises not just a clash of strategies between coaches Martí Cifuentes Corvillo and Daniel Farke, but also a pivotal 90 minutes that could influence both teams' season-end scenarios.

Leeds United, sitting comfortably in 2nd place with 90 points, are clear favorites as they visit QPR who are currently positioned at 18th with only 50 points. Despite their stark contrast in league standings, both teams have had a mirrored form recently; each has secured 7 points from their last five games (2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses). This suggests a resilience from QPR that might just test Leeds' promotion ambitions.

In their most recent outings, QPR earned a narrow home victory against Preston North End with a scoreline of 1-0. Leeds United experienced a high-scoring thriller away at Middlesbrough which ended in a tight 4-3 victory for the visitors. These results highlight Leeds’ attacking prowess especially on the road where they average two goals per game compared to QPR's home average of one goal per match.

Historically over their last five head-to-head encounters, QPR holds the slight upper hand with three wins to Leeds' two victories – including Leeds’ latest triumph in October by one goal to nil at Elland Road.

Bet

Considering both teams’ propensity for higher scoring games recently and overall this season — especially noting that Leeds scores an average of two goals on away fixtures — betting on 'Over 2.5 goals' seems like an attractive option here given odds at just below evens (1.87). This choice aligns well with statistical insights showing potential for multiple goals based on both sides' recent forms and defensive vulnerabilities when playing away or at home respectively.