Queens Park Rangers vs Lincoln City Prediction and Betting Tips | Championship Gameweek 15
Championship · Saturday 7 November 2026 · 15:00 UTC · MATRADE Loftus Road, London · updated 2026-10-25
Queens Park Rangers welcome Lincoln City to MATRADE Loftus Road in London in Championship Gameweek 15 action on Saturday 7 November 2026, kick-off 15:00 UTC.
Queens Park Rangers have played 12 matches in the Championship this season, scoring 1.7 and conceding 1.0 goals a game and winning 42% of them. At home they average 2.2 goals scored and 0.8 conceded over 6 matches, with a 60% win rate. Lincoln City have played 12 matches in the Championship this season, scoring 1.1 and conceding 1.7 goals a game and winning 33% of them. Away from home they average 1.0 goals scored and 1.2 conceded over 6 matches, with a 75% win rate.
On Moneyball's model, from this season's numbers, Queens Park Rangers are clear favourites at 60%, with the draw at 22% and Lincoln City at 18%.
Moneyball's estimate
- Expected goals: Queens Park Rangers 2.01, Lincoln City 1.00.
- Over 2.5 goals: 58% · both teams to score: 55%.
- Most likely score: 2–1 (10%).
From each side's goals and expected goals this season (Sportmonks), pulled toward the league average while a side has played few matches (12 and 12 so far), through a Dixon-Coles score model. No bookmaker prices are in it; once the odds are out, the full model in the app reads them too.
Queens Park Rangers: form and key numbers
In style Queens Park Rangers press high, play long and direct, create plenty of chances.
- Expected goals: 1.79 a match created, 1.23 conceded (goals minus xG: -1.5).
- Shots: 14.8 a match, 5.2 on target.
- Possession: 47.9% on average.
- Clean sheets: 25% of matches (67% at home).
- Both teams scored in 58% of their matches.
- Corners: 5.6 a match.
- Discipline: 2.0 yellow cards a match, 1.0 reds.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 6.83.
Lincoln City: form and key numbers
In style Lincoln City are happy without the ball, play long and direct, cross a lot.
- Expected goals: 1.49 a match created, 1.60 conceded (goals minus xG: -4.8).
- Shots: 12.3 a match, 3.1 on target.
- Possession: 35.7% on average.
- Clean sheets: 33% of matches (75% away).
- Both teams scored in 50% of their matches.
- Corners: 3.5 a match.
- Discipline: 2.3 yellow cards a match, 3.0 reds.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 6.75.
Queens Park Rangers vs Lincoln City: season averages side by side
| Queens Park Rangers | Per match this season | Lincoln City |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Matches | 12 |
| 1.7 | Goals scored | 1.1 |
| 1.0 | Goals conceded | 1.7 |
| 1.79 | Expected goals (xG) | 1.49 |
| 1.23 | xG conceded | 1.60 |
| 14.8 | Shots | 12.3 |
| 5.2 | On target | 3.1 |
| 47.9 | Possession % | 35.7 |
| 25% | Clean sheets % | 33% |
| 58% | Both teams scored % | 50% |
| 5.6 | Corners | 3.5 |
| 2.0 | Yellow cards | 2.3 |
| 6.83 | Average rating | 6.75 |
Players to watch
Queens Park Rangers
- Richard Kone CF · Poacher · Moneyball Score 52 · Takes high-quality shots, Accurate shooter (top 3% of his position)
- Pierce Charles GK · Ball-playing keeper · Moneyball Score 48 · Long passer, Secure passer (top 15% of his position)
Lincoln City
- Callum Elder LWB · Attacking wing-back · Moneyball Score 42 · Crosser, Chance creator (top 19% of his position)
- Yunus Konak DMF · Anchor · Moneyball Score 33 · Reads the game, Duel winner (top 4% of his position)
Scouting spotlight: Glen Kamara
Glen Kamara, 30 · Queens Park Rangers · CMF · Playmaker · Moneyball Score 44
Glen Kamara, 30, plays as a central midfielder for Queens Park Rangers in the Championship. Strongest for his role in pass accuracy and key passes. Weakest in expected goals. Moneyball Scout, the engine behind our Scouting Players Research, rates him against every central midfielder in Europe's top five leagues - and this is what he does better than almost all of them.
Percentile against his position on each figure: 50 is the average central midfielder, 90 the top tenth.
Positions he can play
- CM · Central midfielder Natural, 44
- DM · Defensive midfielder Natural, 38
Where he is strongest
| Figure | His number | Better than |
|---|---|---|
| Pass accuracy | 91% | 90% |
| Key passes | 2.17 / 90 | 78% |
| Successful dribbles | 0.97 / 90 | 67% |
| Interceptions | 1.45 / 90 | 65% |
| Expected assists (est.) | 0.15 / 90 | 45% |
Roles he suits
- ★★½ Playmaker Central midfielder
- ★★ Ball-winning midfielder Central midfielder
- ★½ Deep-lying playmaker Defensive midfielder
Scout's notes: Secure passer.
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Queens Park Rangers vs Lincoln City prediction
Queens Park Rangers should have more of the ball, with Lincoln City likely to sit in a compact block and look to break; Queens Park Rangers go long and direct; Lincoln City are a threat in the air and from set pieces. Moneyball's model expects about 3.0 goals - 2.01 for Queens Park Rangers and 1.00 for Lincoln City - with over 2.5 goals at 58% and both teams scoring at 55%. Queens Park Rangers have the stronger numbers, and we expect them to make home advantage count.
Prediction: Queens Park Rangers 2-1 Lincoln City
Queens Park Rangers vs Lincoln City betting tips
- Tip 1: Queens Park Rangers to win 60% on Moneyball's model, from this season's numbers
- Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals 58% by the model, 3.00 goals expected
- Tip 3: Both teams to score: yes 55% by the model
- Tip 4: Over 3.5 cards the two sides average 8.3 cards a match between them
- Tip 5: Over 8.5 corners 9.1 corners a match between them
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Queens Park Rangers vs Lincoln City: questions and answers
When is Queens Park Rangers vs Lincoln City?
Queens Park Rangers vs Lincoln City is on Saturday 7 November 2026, kick-off 15:00 UTC, in Championship Gameweek 15.
Where is Queens Park Rangers vs Lincoln City played?
At MATRADE Loftus Road, London, Queens Park Rangers's home ground.
Who will win Queens Park Rangers vs Lincoln City?
Queens Park Rangers are the favourites: Queens Park Rangers 60%, draw 22%, Lincoln City 18%. Our prediction is Queens Park Rangers 2-1 Lincoln City.
Who is the player to watch in Queens Park Rangers vs Lincoln City?
Glen Kamara of Queens Park Rangers: a playmaker with a Moneyball Score of 44 against every central midfielder in Europe's top five leagues.
How many goals will there be in Queens Park Rangers vs Lincoln City?
Moneyball's model expects about 3.0 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 58%.
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