Birmingham vs QPR

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Championship · Oct 17, 2026 · 14:00

Match preview

Birmingham welcome QPR to St. Andrew's on October 17th, 2026, in a Championship clash that sees two sides with contrasting recent fortunes. The Blues arrive in buoyant mood, boasting an impressive unbeaten run of five games, with three wins and two draws. This strong form has seen them edge towards a more respectable mid-table position, despite a modest 37% win rate overall this season.

QPR, on the other hand, are enduring a torrid spell. Their last five outings have yielded just one draw and four defeats, highlighting significant defensive frailties evident in their 73 goals conceded this season. While they've scored more goals than Birmingham (61 vs 57), their leaky defence is a major concern. Interestingly, the draw is seen as the most probable outcome with a 45% chance, suggesting a tightly contested affair despite the disparity in recent form. Historically, recent head-to-head encounters have been evenly split, adding another layer of intrigue to this upcoming fixture. Birmingham will aim to exploit QPR's defensive vulnerabilities, while the visitors will look to their attacking prowess to salvage something from their trip.