Stoke City vs QPR – Pre-Match Analysis
Fixture360 only lists fixtures from a curated set of leagues, chosen specifically to keep our prediction model accurate.
Poisson model rates Stoke City at 42%, yet other data sources diverge — this Stoke City vs QPR fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
✍️ Match Preview
Fixture Analysis
It is a Championship clash, Regular Season - 19 as Stoke City welcome QPR to Bet365 Stadium. Kick-off is set for Saturday 5 December 2026 at 15:00 UTC.
Form Guide
Stoke City — All Games: 3W 1D 6L from 10 Championship outings this season, averaging 1.00 points per game. Last five: L W W D W. They are averaging 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.90 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. Stoke City have played only a handful of Championship games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
Stoke City's form when playing at home: 5W 2D 3L across 10 games at Bet365 Stadium this term (1.70 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.90 goals scored and 1.40 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture. Their home PPG of 1.70 is noticeably stronger than their overall 1.00 — Stoke City are significantly better at Bet365 Stadium than their overall form suggests.
Across all Championship games this season, QPR have recorded 3W 3D 4L from 10 outings — 1.20 PPG. Last five: W W L D D. Their scoring rate of 1.10 per game is modest, conceding 1.30 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. QPR have played only a handful of Championship games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
When travelling in Championship this season, QPR have posted 3W 3D 4L from 10 away outings — 1.20 PPG. Away from home they average 1.00 goals scored and 1.60 conceded per game.
The form comparison is too close to call — 1.00 PPG (Stoke City) versus 1.20 (QPR). When the figures are this level, no pick can be reliably derived from recent results alone.
Head to Head
The rivalry is an even one: 4 wins apiece for Stoke City, 3 for QPR and 3 shared spoils from 10 past contests. Neither side holds a meaningful historical edge.
The last 10 meetings have been tight affairs, averaging just 1.8 goals per game. That low-scoring pattern is a meaningful historical input for the Under 2.5 market. The most recent clash, on 17 Jan 2026, ended 0–0 with a draw.
With a balanced win record and just 1.8 goals per game historically, the H2H points toward a tight, low-scoring contest. Under 2.5 goals has the strongest statistical grounding from the fixture history regardless of which side wins.
In-Play Profile
Stoke City in-play tendencies (53 games, 26 at home): they score before half-time in 81% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 75% of the time; BTTS occurs in 58% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 58% of games (home games); they fail to score in 32% of games.
QPR in-play tendencies (53 games, 26 at away): they score before half-time in 68% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 47% of the time; BTTS occurs in 54% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 46% of games (away games); they fail to score in 30% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Stoke City 47% versus QPR 62%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Stoke City 47% | QPR 60%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Stoke City 1.46 xG and QPR 1.11 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Stoke City attack 1.160 / defence 0.863 | QPR attack 1.040 / defence 0.844. League average goals — home 1.486 / away 1.234. Data: 52 Stoke City games / 52 QPR games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Stoke City 42% | Draw 33% | QPR 25%. Fair-value odds: Stoke City 2.38 | Draw 3.03 | QPR 4.00. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 33% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 47% | BTTS probability 55% | Total xG 2.56. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 47%/53% — the total xG of 2.56 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 55% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Analysis Verdict
On the Poisson output, Stoke City are the pick at 42% — marginal model lean. With a 33% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Stoke City offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win.
The Poisson model projects 2.56 xG in total — Under 2.5 at 47% — marginal — conflicting signals confidence, supported by H2H averaging 1.8 goals per meeting — though form averaging only 3.0 goals per game points in the other direction.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 55% on Yes. Form rates corroborate: Stoke City 70% | QPR 50% BTTS from recent games.
🔮 Your Prediction
Sign in to submit your prediction and see how it compares to the rest of the community.
💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Stoke City vs QPR | Competition: Championship, Regular Season - 19 | Venue: Bet365 Stadium • Kick-off: Saturday 5 Dec 2026, 15:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Stoke City 42% | Draw 33% | QPR 25% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 47% | BTTS 55% | xG Stoke City 1.46 / QPR 1.11 • Poisson strength factors: Stoke City attack 1.160 / def 0.863 | QPR attack 1.040 / def 0.844 | league avg home 1.486 / away 1.234 • Poisson stance: Stoke City (42%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.46
Stoke City xG
Expected Goals
1.11
QPR xG
55%
BTTS
76%
Over 1.5
47%
Over 2.5
26%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
⚠️ This analysis is generated algorithmically from statistical data and is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute betting advice. Please gamble responsibly.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Stoke City vs QPR kick off?
Stoke City vs QPR is scheduled to kick off at 15:00 on Saturday 5 December 2026 at Bet365 Stadium.
Where is Stoke City vs QPR being played?
The match is being played at Bet365 Stadium.
What competition is Stoke City vs QPR part of?
Stoke City vs QPR is a Regular Season - 19 fixture in the Championship (England).
Who is favourite to win Stoke City vs QPR?
Our statistical model gives Stoke City a 42% chance of winning, QPR a 25% chance, and a 33% chance of a draw — making Stoke City the favourite.
Will both teams score in Stoke City vs QPR?
Our model estimates a 55% probability that both Stoke City and QPR will score (BTTS).
Will Stoke City vs QPR have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 47%.
What is the head-to-head record between Stoke City and QPR?
Record (10 meetings): Stoke City 4W | Draws 3 | QPR 3W.
What form are Stoke City and QPR in?
Stoke City (all comps): 3W-1D-6L in 10 | 1.00 PPG | GF 1.30 / GA 1.90 | L5 L-W-W-D-W. QPR (all comps): 3W-3D-4L in 10 | 1.20 PPG | GF 1.10 / GA 1.30 | L5 W-W-L-D-D.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
Stoke City's attacking strength (1.16x league average) is weighed against QPR's defensive record (0.84x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.46. The same calculation in reverse, QPR's attack versus Stoke City's defence, projects 1.11 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 52/52 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 14.0%. Close behind: 1-0 (9.6%), 0-0 (9.3%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 33% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Stoke City Win
42%
2.39
33%
3.06
25%
3.93
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
12.4%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 0
11.2%
Home win
2 – 1
9.0%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.46
Stoke City xG
Total xG
2.56
1.11
QPR xG
2.39
42%
Home win
3.06
33%
Draw
3.93
25%
Away win
Goals Markets
73%
Over 1.5
1.37
27%
Under 1.5
3.70
47%
Over 2.5
2.13
53%
Under 2.5
1.89
26%
Over 3.5
3.85
74%
Under 3.5
1.35
12%
Over 4.5
8.33
88%
Under 4.5
1.14
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
55%
BTTS Yes
1.83
45%
BTTS No
2.20
Clean Sheet
33%
3.03
23%
4.28
Win to Nil
14%
7.24
6%
16.82
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 7.7 | 8.5 | 4.7 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 11.2 | 12.4 | 6.9 | 2.5 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 2 | 8.2 | 9.0 | 5.0 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 2.4 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Stoke City vs QPR?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.0%.
How many goals are Stoke City and QPR expected to score?
The model projects 1.46 expected goals for Stoke City and 1.11 for QPR, a combined total of 2.56.
How confident is the prediction model for Stoke City vs QPR?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 42%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Stoke City's recent record stands at 18W 11D 24L from 53 games, a 1.23 PPG return, with L-W-W-D-W in the last five. It's still early in the season for Stoke City, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
QPR, meanwhile, have gone 19W 13D 21L across 53 games — 1.32 PPG, with W-W-L-D-D in their last five. It's still early in the season for QPR, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
Form-wise this is close to level: Stoke City on 1.23 PPG, QPR on 1.32. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Home Ground vs the Road
At home specifically, Stoke City have managed 11W 6D 9L from 26 games — 1.50 PPG in front of their own supporters.
QPR's away record stands at 8W 9D 9L across 26 trips, a 1.27 PPG haul.
The Goals Picture
Stoke City are averaging 1.17 goals scored and 1.26 conceded per game recently; QPR are on 1.30 scored and 1.47 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: QPR in 62%.
Last 53 Results — Championship
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Stoke City
Early Season
QPR
Early Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Stoke City and QPR in coming into this match?
Stoke City have gone 18W 11D 24L in their last 53 games (1.23 PPG), while QPR have gone 19W 13D 21L in their last 53 (1.32 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Stoke City at home or QPR away?
Stoke City's home record (1.50 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Stoke City at home: 1.50 PPG; QPR away: 1.27 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between Stoke City and QPR runs to 10 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to December 2021. Every recorded meeting has come in Championship. They last met on 17 January 2026, roughly 7 months ago.
Digging Into the Numbers
Stoke City's record when hosting QPR specifically: 3W 1D 1L from 5 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 10 Meetings
4
Stoke City
3
Draws
3
QPR
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Stoke City and QPR?
From 10 meetings on record, Stoke City have won 4, QPR have won 3, and 3 have been drawn.
When did Stoke City and QPR last play each other?
They last met on 17 January 2026, when Stoke City 0-0 QPR.
Who has won more matches between Stoke City and QPR?
Stoke City have the better head-to-head record, with 4 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Stoke City are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 81% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 50% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 15% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one.
QPR are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 68% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 12% of those situations.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Stoke City 58%, QPR 54% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 58% (Stoke City) and 46% (QPR).
On the defensive side: Stoke City keep a clean sheet in 31% of their matches; QPR in 38%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Stoke City home games / QPR away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Stoke City play QPR?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 58% of Stoke City's games and 54% of QPR's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Stoke City vs QPR usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 58% of Stoke City's recent games and 46% of QPR's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Stoke City and QPR tend to score early?
Stoke City have had a goal before half-time in 81% of their recent matches, QPR in 68% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
The match report will be available once the game has finished.