Southampton vs QPR prediction

AI match recap

Southampton arrive with home momentum and a recent away win, while QPR travel with a serious concentration of injuries in several units. The visitors retain a live transition threat through Kone, but they are missing key creators and defensive options, making their game plan more dependent on efficiency without the ball. Southampton’s first-half intensity is the defining theme, especially if Downes and Larin are cleared to return. QPR need to survive that opening spell, compete for second balls and turn the contest into a more fragmented match.

Head-to-head analysis

Southampton have won seven of the last eight meetings, with QPR taking the only exception. The most recent match at St. Mary’s was a comprehensive Southampton victory, so the visitors arrive with a clear recent psychological hurdle in this fixture.

Injuries and absences

QPR’s confirmed losses are substantial: Lamptey and Mbengue weaken defensive depth, while Madsen and Chair remove important midfield progression and Burrell limits attacking rotation. Southampton’s picture is less severe, but Downes and Larin remain important late checks despite Eckert’s encouraging update.

Form (last 5)

Southampton vs QPR stats

Last meetings

• 2026-02-24Southampton 5-0 QPR
• 2025-11-05QPR 1-2 Southampton
• 2023-12-23QPR 0-1 Southampton
• 2023-08-26Southampton 2-1 QPR
• 2015-02-07QPR 0-1 Southampton
• 2014-09-27Southampton 2-1 QPR

Other Championship matches

• Sheffield Utd – Wrexham
• Lincoln – Birmingham
• Norwich – Watford
• Stoke City – Preston
• Bolton – Bristol City
• Burnley – Portsmouth
• Middlesbrough – Charlton
• Millwall – Derby