Ahead of Monday night’s EFL Championship clash, we have the QPR vs Luton Town preview, prediction, latest team news and predicted lineups.
QPR Vs Luton Town Preview
After starting 2025 with a 3-1 triumph over Watford at Loftus Road, QPR get set to welcome another league rival to W12.
Michael Frey, Jimmy Dunne and Sam Field all netted against the Hornets on New Year’s Day to put the R’s five points above the drop zone.
The Super Hoops find themselves in a rich vein of form currently. Marti Cifuentes’ side have only tasted defeat once in their last ten outings.
That solitary loss came against Swansea City on Boxing Day. During that run, the west Londoners have won five times. Including their last four in a row on home soil.
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Since their relegation from the Premier League last season, Luton Town have really struggled in England’s second tier throughout 2024/25.
Against Norwich City on January 1, the Hatters slipped to a disappointing 1-0 defeat at Kenilworth Road. Marcelino Nunez scored the winner after 73 minutes.
That loss to the Canaries was the third in succession for manager Rob Edwards. The Bedfordshire-based side currently occupy 20th spot in the Championship. Just two points above the relegation zone.
Fans haven’t witnessed a victory on the road since beating Millwall 1-0 in September. Since then, Luton have lost their last nine away games on the bounce.
Against Rangers, Edwards’ side have lost four of their last five meetings at Loftus Road. However, the under-fire boss did claim a 3-0 win in west London on their last league encounter in December 2022.
QPR Vs Luton Town Team News
New Year’s Day signing Ronnie Edwards is expected to go straight into QPR‘s matchday squad but will likely settle for a place on the bench. The defender joined on a loan deal from Southampton.
Steve Cook, Liam Morrision, Karamoko Dembele and Zan Celar will all miss out for the Super Hoops. Midfielder Lucas Andersen is also rated as 50/50 after coming off against Norwich City.
Subsequently, he missed the victory over Watford on New Year’s Day. Ilias Chair will keep his place in the starting XI after he begins to rediscover his form and fitness after a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
Meanwhile, Luton Town are able to welcome back defender Joe Johnson and midfielder Liam Walsh. Both have served their suspensions.
However, Jordan Clark is rated as doubtful. The 31-year-old midfielder lasted just 12 minutes against the Canaries last time out and will need to be assessed.
Teden Mengi, Reece Burke, Alfie Doughty, Shandon Baptiste and Tom Lockyer will all be missing for the Hatters in west London. New signing Christ Makosso could be named on the bench.
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— Luton Town FC (@LutonTown) January 6, 2025
QPR Vs Luton Town Predicted Lineups
QPR (4-3-3): Nardi; Ashby, Dunne, Fox, Paal; Morgan, Varane, Field; Smyth, Chair, Frey
Luton Town (3-5-2): Kaminski; Holmes, McGuinness, Bell; Moses, Nelson, Nakamba, Krauss, Chong; Adebayo, Morris
QPR Vs Luton Town Prediction
QPR will be looking for their fifth consecutive home win and with Luton in dire form on the road, they’ll likely be only one outcome.
The Loftus Road faithful will be on full voice under the lights in W12 and will help roar their side on to victory. At the same time, pushing their rivals closer to the relegation zone.
Prediction: QPR 2-0 Luton Town
