Preston North End face QPR at Deepdale, Preston on Saturday, Feb 20 at 4:00 PM in a basement battle that neither side can afford to lose. Both clubs are deep in the relegation picture in the Championship, and defeat here could prove costly come the end of the season.

Preston North End come into this fixture struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5). QPR are drawing too many games (4D in last 5), making this a relatively even contest on current form.

Despite playing at home, Preston North End face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. QPR have won 5 of 10 encounters, with 3 draws. Their last encounter ended in a 2–2 draw. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 2.8 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Preston North End a slight edge, but QPR are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.