QPR desperately need points on Saturday, Dec 5 at 4:00 PM in the Championship. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Stoke City come into this fixture in red-hot form (4W from last 5). QPR travel drawing too many games (4D in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Stoke City and QPR have split their 10 meetings almost evenly (4W–3D–3W). Their last encounter ended in a 0–0 draw.

Verdict: The gulf in league position makes Stoke City clear favorites, but QPR have shown they can grind out results. Expect Stoke City to take the points, potentially without being at their best.