QPR vs Burnley: Championship Prediction (April 26, 2025)

On Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 16:30 Astana time, Queens Park Rangers host Burnley at Loftus Road in London as part of Matchday 45 in the 2024–25 English Championship. The home side has nothing left to fight for, sitting comfortably in 15th place, far from the relegation zone. Meanwhile, Burnley have already secured promotion to the Premier League and are now pushing for the league title, locked on points with Leeds but trailing on goal difference.

Prediction for QPR vs Burnley favors the visitors, who still have strong motivation. Bookmakers also list them as favorites. QPR’s win stands at 4.10, a draw at 3.42, and Burnley’s win at 1.94. Over 2.5 goals is priced at 2.27, showing low expectations for a high-scoring match. Both teams to score is listed at 2.03.

Queens Park Rangers

Last season, QPR finished 18th, and they’ve only improved slightly this term. Fans still remember their battles in the Premier League, but now the team is a mid-table side with a negative goal difference and few standout performers. Even at home, they’ve struggled — conceding 29 goals in 22 matches.

Burnley

Scott Parker’s team features some standout players who’ve helped them return to the top flight. Loanees Jaidon Anthony (from Bournemouth) and Jeremy Sarmiento (from Brighton) have added attacking strength. Still, Burnley’s main weapon is their defense. They’ve conceded just 15 goals in 44 games — an incredible 0.34 goals per match. Away from home, they’ve allowed only 8 goals in 22 matches.

Stats and Head-to-Head

Since 2022, the sides have met three times: one win each and one draw. Their first encounter this season ended in a goalless draw. In all three meetings, at least one team failed to score.

Prediction

QPR are weak at home, while Burnley are still pushing hard for the title. With the best defense in the league and high motivation, our pick is a Burnley win at odds of 1.94.