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Southampton vs QPR Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 31-10-2026
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Match Prediction
Expected score: Southampton 2-1 QPR
SouthamptonDrawQPR
Over 2.5 goalsYes (58%)
Both teams to scoreYes (58%)
Southampton host QPR at St. Mary's Stadium in Championship regular season action on 31 October. Both sides sit on 20 points after 12 games, though Southampton occupy sixth place with a superior goal difference. The hosts come into this fixture as slight favourites, backed by stronger recent form and a commanding head-to-head record.
Team form
Southampton
Southampton have won three of their last five, including consecutive victories over Norwich (1-0 away) and Portsmouth (1-0 at home). They scored 10 goals across those five matches while conceding only 4, averaging 2.0 per game offensively. Their season record of 24 goals for and 12 against reflects an attack-minded approach, though recent wins have come via narrow margins. The 4-1 demolition of Bristol City and 3-1 victory over Swansea earlier in September show they can be clinical when opportunities arise.
QPR
QPR's form is patchy. They drew 0-0 with Charlton in their most recent outing, part of a five-game sequence where they managed just 4 goals. That run includes a 1-0 loss to Middlesbrough and draws against Bolton and Charlton. Earlier wins over Cardiff (2-1) and Blackburn (2-1) suggest attacking threat exists, but inconsistency has plagued them. Defensively they have been tighter—conceding only 3 goals in five games—but the lack of offensive output is a concern against a Southampton side averaging 2.0 goals per game.
Head-to-head
Southampton dominate the recent head-to-head record. They won 5-0 at home in February 2026, and before that claimed victories in 2023 (2-1 at home), 2015 (1-0 away), and 2014 (2-1 at home). QPR's sole win in the last five meetings came away in 2013. This pattern of Southampton success, particularly at St. Mary's, provides context for the home-side favouritism.
Key factors
Southampton's possession and shot-creation edge will be central. In their last outing they held 51% possession and registered 4 shots on goal from 2.4 expected goals. QPR showed defensive solidity in their last match (92% pass accuracy, 72% possession) but created little—just 2 shots from 1.10 xG. If Southampton can control tempo and force QPR into a reactive shape, the hosts should generate clearer chances. Conversely, QPR's defensive discipline and set-piece threat offer a route back into the match. The bookmakers price both teams to score at 1.51, suggesting an open contest despite Southampton's edge.
Prediction
Southampton's superior recent form, home advantage, and head-to-head dominance position them as marginal favourites. They average 2.0 goals per game and have won three of five; QPR have struggled to score consistently and arrive on the back of a goalless draw. The odds reflect a narrow edge rather than a commanding one—Southampton at 1.73 is not a heavy favourite. Both teams have conceded at similar rates (1.0 per game each), and QPR's defensive record in their last match was sound, so a low-scoring contest remains plausible. The balance of evidence leans toward a Southampton win, though the margin is not decisive.
Southampton are slight favourites to take the points. Their recent attacking form and home record against QPR support a win, but QPR's defensive solidity and the closeness of the league standings mean this is a competitive fixture. Expect a fairly open game with both sides capable of scoring, though the hosts should edge it.
Match info
Tournaments:
Championship(Regular Season - 13)
Referee:
Tim Robinson
Stadium
St. Mary's Stadium, Southampton
Statistics
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Recent Form
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Injuries & Suspensions
Lineups
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Middlesbrough | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 25 |
| 2 |  Swansea | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 23 |
| 3 |  West Ham | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 22 |
| 4 |  Wolves | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 21 |
| 5 |  West Brom | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 21 |
| 6 |  Southampton | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 20 |
| 7 |  Birmingham | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 20 |
| 8 |  QPR | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 20 |
| 9 |  Stoke City | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 20 |
| 10 |  Blackburn | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 18 |
| 11 |  Portsmouth | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 18 |
| 12 |  Sheffield Utd | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 16 |
| 13 |  Millwall | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 15 |
| 14 |  Bristol City | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 15 |
| 15 |  Lincoln | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 15 |
| 16 |  Cardiff | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 14 |
| 17 |  Wrexham | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 14 |
| 18 |  Bolton | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 14 |
| 19 |  Charlton | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 14 |
| 20 |  Norwich | 12 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 12 |
| 21 |  Watford | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 11 |
| 22 |  Burnley | 12 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 8 |
| 23 |  Derby | 12 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 7 |
| 24 |  Preston | 12 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 5 |
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