Stoke City FC - Queens Park Rangers prediction & tips 17.01.2026

[(Stoke City) Strength]:
1. Stoke City are currently ranked 8th in the EFL Championship standings, on the edge of the promotion playoff zone. Facing Queens Park Rangers, who are close in the standings, Stoke City will definitely aim to secure all three points to improve their ranking.
2. Stoke City defeated Coventry City in the recently concluded FA Cup match and have won three consecutive matches across all competitions, showing steady improvement in form.
3. Stoke City have conceded only 4 goals in their last 6 matches, averaging less than 1 goal conceded per game, demonstrating a solid defensive performance.
4. Stoke City have won both of their last two home matches against Queens Park Rangers and have won 3 of their last 4 encounters, giving them a certain psychological advantage.
5. Stoke City's recent betting trend has improved, winning the game data in all of their last 3 matches, showing overall good performance.

[(Stoke City) Neutral]:
1. Stoke City's home performance this season has been average, with 6 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses in 12 home matches, giving them a win rate of 50%.

[(Stoke City) Weakness]:
1. Stoke City have scored 6 goals in their last 6 matches, averaging 1 goal per game, indicating a relatively average offensive efficiency. Their attacking firepower is not particularly strong.

[(Queens Park Rangers) Strength]:
1. Queens Park Rangers are currently ranked 11th in the EFL Championship, with a certain gap to the promotion playoff zone. The team still have the motivation to push for a better ranking. Visiting direct competitors Stoke City, Queens Park Rangers also hope to secure all three points to narrow the gap with the top six teams.
2. Queens Park Rangers have scored 11 goals in their last 6 matches, averaging nearly 2 goals per game, indicating very strong offensive firepower.

[(Queens Park Rangers) Weakness]:
1. Queens Park Rangers have shown inconsistent performance in their last 6 EFL Championship matches, with only 2 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses, giving them a win rate of 33.3%.
2. Queens Park Rangers' away performance this season has been poor, with only 4 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses in 13 away matches, giving them a win rate of 30.8%.
3. Queens Park Rangers have conceded 9 goals in their last 6 matches, averaging over 1 goal conceded per game, indicating an unstable defensive performance.
4. Queens Park Rangers have lost both of their last two away matches against Stoke City and have won only 1 of their last 4 encounters.
5. Queens Park Rangers' recent betting trend has been average, losing the game data in 4 of their last 5 away matches.

[Tips]:
Stoke City have a decent home win rate this season, and the team's defensive performance is solid enough. In contrast, Queens Park Rangers' style of play is too open, leading to a severe imbalance between offense and defense. Queens Park Rangers' away win rate is poor, and their ability to perform on away field is not strong. They have lost both of their last two away matches against Stoke City, giving them no psychological advantage. Based on Stoke City's more stable recent form, excellent home defensive performance, and Queens Park Rangers' poor away record and defensive vulnerabilities, Stoke City have a high probability of securing all three points at home.

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