Leicester City vs QPR prediction, odds and betting offer
Leicester City vs QPR prediction, odds and betting offer
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Ruud van Nistelrooy will be reunited to FA Cup football as Leicester City's head coach begins with a third-round clash against Queens Park Rangers at the King Power Stadium on Saturday. Nearly 38 years have passed since these teams last met in this prestigious competition, a match that saw QPR secure a memorable 5-2 victory over Leicester.
For Leicester, currently languishing in 19th place in the Premier League, a home fixture against a lower-division side like QPR could be just the tonic needed. The initial lift from Van Nistelrooy's appointment has waned, with the Foxes failing to earn any points in their last five league matches. Their recent outing saw them narrowly lose 2-1 to Aston Villa, despite a spirited performance.
Despite their league struggles, Leicester have historically performed well in the early stages of the FA Cup. They have not exited at the third round since the 2018-19 season and boast one of the best FA Cup records since 2017-18, with 18 wins—trailing only Manchester City, Chelsea, and Manchester United.
QPR, meanwhile, hold an unenviable record for most third-round exits in FA Cup history, having been knocked out at this stage 51 times. The Championship side has seen eight of its last 11 FA Cup campaigns end in the third round. Nevertheless, they arrive at the King Power Stadium buoyed by recent form; they defeated Luton Town 2-1 in their latest league match and sit 13th in the Championship standings.
Under Marti Cifuentes, QPR have experienced a resurgence after a challenging period earlier in the season. With six wins from their last 10 Championship games, they are closer to playoff contention than relegation worries. However, defensive frailties remain a concern, as they have conceded in each of their last six matches.
