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Championship title contenders Leeds United will be aiming to maintain their lead at the top of the table as they travel to Loftus Road to face Queens Park Rangers on Saturday. The Whites will look to complete a league double over QPR, having won the reverse fixture 2-0 at Elland Road earlier in the season.

Meanwhile, QPR are struggling for consistency, coming into this match on the back of four consecutive league defeats. The Hoops remain in 14th place, with their playoff hopes dwindling, and they will need to deliver a strong performance to halt their slide.

Can Leeds extend their Championship lead, or will QPR use home advantage to spring a surprise result?

⚡ Interesting Fact:

🔹 QPR have won five of their last six home league meetings with Leeds, keeping a clean sheet in each of those victories.

🧐 Team Analysis

Queens Park Rangers

🔹 Current Form: ❌❌❌❌✅✅
🔹 League Position: 14th (46 points)

After a 2-1 defeat to Middlesbrough, QPR manager Marti Cifuentes will be demanding a response from his squad. QPR have struggled defensively, conceding seven goals in their last three matches, but they have been competitive at home against Leeds in recent years.

💡 Key Players:

• Michael Frey – The striker has eight goals this season and has netted twice in his last three home matches.
• Karamoko Dembele – A creative winger who could step in for the injured Ilias Chair.
• Steve Cook – Scored in midweek and provides leadership in defence.

🚑 Injury & Suspension List:

• ❌ Ilias Chair (hamstring), Sam Field, Jonathan Varane, Zan Celar, Rayan Kolli, Jake Clarke-Salter (all injured).

Leeds United

🔹 Current Form: ✅❌✅✅🤝✅
🔹 League Position: 1st (79 points)

Leeds responded to their 1-0 loss at Portsmouth with a 2-0 win over Millwall, reclaiming top spot in the Championship. Daniel Farke‘s side has been in superb form overall, boasting the third-best away record in the division, and they will be confident heading to Loftus Road.

💡 Key Players:

• Joel Piroe – Leeds’ top scorer with 15 goals, including one in the reverse fixture.
• Daniel James – The Welsh winger’s pace will be a key attacking threat.
• Ao Tanaka – Scored against Millwall and controls the midfield with his passing range.

🚑 Injury & Suspension List:

• ❌ Ethan Ampadu (knee), Maximilian Wober (knee), Patrick Bamford (hamstring).
• ❓ Joe Rothwell (minor knee issue, assessment pending).

📊 Head-to-Head & Past Encounters

✅ Leeds United 2-0 QPR – October 2024, Championship
✅ QPR 4-0 Leeds United – January 2024, Championship
✅ Leeds United 1-0 QPR – November 2023, FA Cup
🤝 QPR 2-2 Leeds United – March 2023, Championship

🔹 Key Stats:

• Leeds have lost nine of their last 10 league matches in London.
• QPR have not beaten Leeds twice in the same season since 2017-18.

🔮 Prediction

⚽ Goal.mu/Mauri.bet predicts: QPR 1-2 Leeds United

Leeds United should have the quality to secure another win, but QPR’s home record against them is a factor. Expect a tight match with Leeds edging it late.

💰 Betting Tips

📌 Both Teams to Score: Yes
✅ Leeds have kept only one clean sheet in their last five away games.

📌 Over 2.5 Goals
✅ Four of the last six meetings have seen at least three goals.

📌 Anytime Goalscorer: Joel Piroe
✅ Leeds’ top scorer with 15 goals, including one in the reverse fixture.

📌 Half-Time Result: Draw (0-0)
✅ QPR are known for staying compact early on before matches open up in the second half.

📝 Possible Lineups

Queens Park Rangers (4-2-3-1):

🧤 Nardi
🛡️ Dunne, Cook, Edwards, Paal
⚡ Morgan, Colback
🎯 Smyth, Saito, Dembele
🔥 Frey

Leeds United (4-2-3-1):

🧤 Meslier
🛡️ Bogle, Rodon, Struijk, Firpo
⚡ Tanaka, Gruev
🎯 James, Aaronson, Solomon
🔥 Piroe

📅 Match Details

📅 Match Date: March 15, 2025
🏟 Venue: Loftus Road, London
⏰ Kickoff Time: 12:30 PM UK Time

Final Verdict: Can QPR cause an upset, or will Leeds march on at the top? Drop your predictions below! 🔥⚽

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