Queens Park Rangers (Home)
- QPR have lost both of their last two home games.
- Queens Park Rangers sit 16th with 50 points from 38 games.
- The R’s have been inconsistent with eight wins, two draws and eight defeats from 18 home matches.
- Julien Stephan took charge in June 2025 and has implemented a possession-based, patient style.
- This approach produced last weekend’s 3-1 win over Leicester City.
Portsmouth (Away)
- Portsmouth are without a win in their last five (D1, L4).
- Pompey sit 20th with 40 points from 37 games.
- They have conceded 28 goals away this season - an average of 1.56 per away Championship match.
- Pompey have lost their last two home games to Swansea (1-2) and Derby County (0-1).
- John Mousinho’s side play a high-intensity, pressing game designed to disrupt opponents and strike in transition.
Head-to-Head
- The last Championship meeting finished 1-1 in Portsmouth two months ago.
- In recent meetings Pompey have a win and a draw against QPR; the R’s have not beaten Pompey at Loftus Road in their two meetings.
Key Players
- Rumarn Burrell - 10 goals in 26 Championship appearances.
- Adrian Segecic - 5 goals in 31 appearances and a focal point for Pompey in the box.
Betting Insights
- Tactical contest: Stephan will look to control possession and tempo, while Pompey aim to press and play at pace.
- With both sides leaking goals (30 and 28 respectively), Both Teams To Score at 1.8 is appealing.
- We also like QPR to win at 2.78.
Prediction
Side with the home team at the double: Both Teams To Score and QPR to win.
