Coventry vs QPR Prediction: QPR are in deep crisis

Coventry vs QPR Prediction and Odds on 23 August 2025

The English Championship match between Coventry and Queens Park Rangers at the Coventry Building Society Arena is expected to be a real spectacle. Coventry enters this match as the favorite according to the bookmakers. Frank Lampard's men showed excellent performance and character at the beginning of the season, remaining unbeaten with one draw and one win in the first two rounds. On the other hand, QPR, led by Julien Stephan, are in 18th position with only one point. They are struggling at the beginning of this season and have yet to win. In defense, they look uncertain, failing to keep a clean sheet in the last five matches. Considering the form of both teams and the balance in the mutual matches, Coventry are a big favorite in this match in front of their spectators.

Coventry: form and statistics

It is not surprising ат all that Coventry are the favorites in this match, considering their solid start to the season, with a win and a draw in the first two rounds. Furthermore, in their last several head-to-head matches against QPR, Coventry have an impressive record, with four wins in their last six meetings, including a 1-0 win in their last match in this stadium. Given that QPR have had a lot of defensive problems and haven’t won since the start of the season, chances are that they will suffer a defeat on the road again, considering the form and confidence that Coventry brings to this match. Coventry have had a great start to the season, remaining unbeaten in their first three matches in the Championship and the EFL Cup. The good results put them in 5th place in the table with 4 points. Their character and ability to create many chances in attack will be key in this match. However, not everything is ideal at Coventry, and Lampard is dealing with several significant injuries that could affect their squad depth and rotation options, especially in defense and midfield.

Coventry: Team News and Injury Report

Coventry often play in a 4-2-3-1 formation with an emphasis on solid defense and dynamic and fast attacking play. Haji Wright is the team's leader, and is also key player for creating chances and scoring goals.

🔖 Coventry possible starting lineup (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper – Rushword

Defenders – Dasilva, Kitching, Thomas, Van Ewijk

Midfielders – Grimes, Torp, Wright, Rudoni, Mason

Attacker – Thomas Asante

⛔️ Out: Sakamoto, Sheaf, Latibeaudiere

👤 Head coach: Frank Lampard

QPR: form and statistics

While they are not bad in attack, their defensive weaknesses are glaring, as they have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last five matches in all competitions. This has left them 18th in the table with just one point. Their inability to secure wins and defensive vulnerabilities need to be addressed if they hope to turn their season around, otherwise, it looks like QPR will have serious problems surviving in this league. Queens Park Rangers have had their fair share of injury problems, serious and long-term injuries that could affect their squad and overall performance throughout the season. Jake Clarke-Salter is out with a hip injury and is expected to return in early September 2025. Kwame Poku is suffering from a hamstring injury and is unlikely to return until the end of September. Furthermore, Zidane Larkeche is out with a serious cruciate ligament injury and is not expected to return until the end of April 2026. In the last round they suffered a defeat against Watford as visitors.

QPR: Team News and Injury Report

QPR usually play in a 4-2-3-1 formation, similar to Coventry, aiming to combine solid midfield coverage with dynamic attacking options, but the focus is on defense and counter-attacking via wingers.

🔖 QPR possible starting lineup (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper – Walsh

Defenders – Morgan, Morrison, Cook, Mbengue

Midfielders – Field, Madsen, Chair, Smyth, Dembele

Attacker — Kone

⛔️Out: Clarke-Salter, Frey, Larkeche, Poku, Richards

👤 Head coach: Julien Stephan

Coventry vs QPR: head-to-head statistics

Coventry won in three of their last five meetings, while QPR only once. In three of these matches we saw over 2.5 goals and both teams to score. Their last match was played in this stadium and Coventry won 1:0.

Coventry vs QPR: Betting Tips & Odds

• Coventry won in their last two games in the league. A win for the hosts is available at 1.52 odds on 1xBet;
• In 3 of their last 5 encounter we saw over 2.5 goals. This option is available at 1.75 odds on Betway;
• In 3 of their last 5 encounter both teams scored a goal. This option is available at 1.86 odds on Bet365;

Coventry vs QPR match prediction, 23 August 2025

Everything shows that Coventry are a huge favorite in this match. Frank Lampard will have to prepare his players for the pressure that comes with that position. If they can maintain good form, they can hope to reach the playoffs once again, but this time with more experience and fight for a promotion to the Premier League. QPR, on the other hand, must find a way to earn points, otherwise, they are in big trouble. I think that Coventry will win this match, but both teams will score a goal.

Our match prediction: Both Teams to Score for a coefficient of 1.86 in the Bet365 bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match: Over 3.5 goals a coefficient of 2.85 in the Betway bookmaker.

Our final betting tip on the match: W1 and Over 2.5 goals for a coefficient of 2.3 in the 1xbet bookmaker.