Leicester City vs QPR Prediction, Lineups, Preview and Team News | FA Cup, January 11, 2025

Leicester City vs QPR Preview

• Tournament: FA Cup
• Date: Saturday, Jan 11
• Kick-off Time: 02:00 pm GMT
• Venue: King Power Stadium, England

QPR will travel to Leicester City for the third round of the 2024/25 FA Cup season at King Power Stadium. The Foxes will be looking to avoid a seventh successive defeat across all competitions.

Hosts Leicester City are one of the struggling squads in the Premier League who are having a tough time in England’s top tier this season. The Foxes have not claimed a victory in their last seven games and hope a decent run in the FA Cup can inspire them to improve their performance. They lie in a precarious position in the Premier League table and have massively suffered with defensive vulnerabilities.

Meanwhile, the Championship side QPR found themselves struggling in the early parts of the campaign but have made a decent improvement in their last ten games. They look to drive up to the league table and can make a late playoff run towards the end of the season.

Leicester City Team News

For the home side, they will be without first-choice goalkeeper Mads Hermansen who’s struggling with a groin injury. Ricardo Pereira (thigh), Wilfred Ndidi (thigh) and Abdul Fatawu (knee) remain out of contention for this crucial tie.

QPR Team News

As for QPR, the squad will be without the services of Steve Cook, Liam Morrison, Zan Celar and Karamoko Dembele in this home game. Defender Ronnie Edwards who arrived on loan earlier this week could earn his first call-up.

Leicester City vs QPR Predicted Lineups

Leicester City predicted lineup (4-5-1):

Goalkeeper: Stolarczyk

Defenders: Justin, Coady, Vestergaard, Kristiansen

Midfielders: Soumare, Winks, Buonanotte, El Khannouss, Ayew

Forwards: Vardy

QPR predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Goalkeeper: Nardi

Defenders: Ashby, Dunne, Fox, Paal

Midfielders: Morgan, Varane, Field

Forwards: Smyth, Chair, Frey

Head-to-Head Record

The two sides have faced off only 61 times in the past, with Leicester City securing only 24 wins. QPR have recorded 27 wins between both sides, whereas the remaining 10 games ended in a draw.

Key Players to Watch in Leicester City vs QPR

Jamie Vardy (Leicester City)

Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy still remains the most trusted personnel in front of goal and the veteran has bagged six goals and three assists in 18 Premier League appearances this season.

Michael Frey (QPR)

Swiss forward Michael Frey who joined QPR in January 2024 gave them the lead against Luton Town in their last game. So far, the 30-year-old striker has scored five goals in 15 league appearances.

Leicester City vs QPR Prediction

The hosts have made a disappointing start to their return to the Premier League as they are languishing in the second-last spot of the relegation zone. Leicester boss Van Nistelrooy sustained a rude awakening last weekend, losing 2-1 to Aston Villa. They have not been able to register a win in their last five games and have sustained five consecutive defeats. But despite their woeful form, the Foxes are favorite to win three points against the Championship side.

As for QPR, they will be aiming to continue with their recent winning run following a 2-1 victory over Luton Town last weekend. They have managed six wins from their last 10 games despite struggling in the early parts of the season.

Predicted Score: Leicester City 2-1 QPR

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