Having won 2-1 at the King Power last March, QPR are seeking back-to-back victories on Filbert Way for the first time since 2007; the four most-recent meetings between these two clubs have produced 17 goals, with both teams scoring during all four.
Leicester City vs Queens Park Rangers Preview
Leicester City were FA Cup winners just four seasons ago, a lot has changed in both the world and at the club since then, but will this be the start another another elongated cup run? Well, the Foxes' recent form suggests not. On Saturday, Ruud van Nistelrooy's side were beaten 2-1 at Villa Park, conceding the winner 14 minutes from time, soon after Stephy Mavididi had equalised. That condemned Leicester to a fifth successive Premier League defeat, accumulating a miserly five points out of a possible 36 available since mid-October. This leaves the Foxes 19th, two points from safety, but with back-to-back home games against Crystal Palace and Fulham to come in the next seven days, making this the start of a crucial week for van Nistelrooy and his team.
Given that their hosts may be distracted by upcoming fixtures, could Queens Park Rangers spring a surprise in the East Midlands? The Hoops' recent FA Cup record is pretty miserable, exiting in the third round during eight of the last 11 seasons, going further than round four only once since 1997. Right now, QPR sit 13th in the Championship, nine points clear of relegation but just eight points adrift the play-offs, having actually been in the bottom three as recently as November. Martí Cifuentes' side continued their excellent form on Monday night, beating Luton 2-1 at Loftus Road thanks to goals from Michael Fry and then Morgan Foxes. As a result, QPR have lost just one of their last 11, this defeat coming at Swansea on Boxing Day, so the Rangers' supporters traveling to the King Power on Saturday will do so optimistic of witnessing a win.
Leicester City vs Queens Park Rangers Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 61.
- Leicester City Wins: 24. Draws: 10. Queens Park Rangers Wins: 27.
Leicester City Team News
As mentioned, with two massive league games to come this week, Ruud van Nistelrooy is expected to heavily rotate. Ricardo Pereira, Wilfred Ndidi and Abdul Fatawu remain sidelined long-term while, in goal, Jakub Stolarczyk continues to deputise for the injury Mads Hermansen, but could third-choice Daniel Iversen make his first appearance of the season, with alternative option Danny Ward having been cast aside? Meantime, given that Jamie Vardy is likely to be rested, Patson Daka is expected to lead the line, while Wout Faes, Caleb Okoli, Hamza Choudhury, Oliver Skipp, Facundo Buonanotte and Bobby De Cordova-Reid are amongst those hoping to be rotating into the lineup.
Leicester City predicted lineup vs Queens Park Rangers: (4-5-1): Iversen; Choudhury, Okoli, Faes, Thomas; Skipp, Winks, De Cordova-Reid, Buonanotte, Mavididi; Daka.
Leicester City Player to Watch vs Queens Park Rangers
Facundo Buonanotte, on loan from Brighton, was arguably Leicester's most-impressive player earlier in the campaign, scoring four goals in his first 11 Premier League appearances, although he's only started one of the last six fixtures under Ruud van Nistelrooy, so can he showcase his talents here?
Leicester City vs Queens Park Rangers Prediction
We're predicting an FA Cup upset from this tie. Leicester certainly have bigger fish to fry, battling to remain in the Premier League, while QPR are in excellent form, so we can see the second-tier side dumping the 2021 winners out of the competition: Leicester City 1-2 Queens Park Rangers.
Leicester City vs Queens Park Rangers FAQs - FA Cup
How to watch Leicester City vs Queens Park Rangers FA Cup game on TV channel?
Leicester City vs Queens Park Rangers FA Cup game will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: This match is not being broadcast live in the UK.
- USA: ESPN+
- Canada: Sportsnet Now Plus
How to watch Leicester City vs Queens Park Rangers FA Cup game on live streaming?
Leicester City vs Queens Park Rangers FA Cup game will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: This match is not being broadcast live in the UK.
- USA: ESPN+
- Canada: Sportsnet Now Plus
What is the date and kick-off time for Leicester City vs Queens Park Rangers in the FA Cup?
Leicester City vs Queens Park Rangers takes place on Saturday 11 January 2025, with kick off at 14:00 (GMT), 9:00 (EDT) & 6:00 (PST).