Queens Park Rangers vs Southampton: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

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• Fixture: Queens Park Rangers vs Southampton

• Date: Wednesday, 05 November 2025

• Kick-off: 19:45 GMT

• Venue: Loftus Road

Queens Park Rangers have had a mixed bag recently, with two wins and three losses in their last five games. They've shown they can nick a win away from home, beating Swansea and Bristol City, but their home form has been shaky, with a heavy loss to Ipswich.

Southampton have struggled, with three losses and two draws in their recent outings. They've been particularly poor at home, failing to score in two of their last three home games. This match could be a tight affair, with QPR looking to exploit Southampton's defensive frailties.

Southampton's attack has been misfiring, managing just two goals in their last five games. QPR's defence has been leaky at home, but they've shown they can score against decent opposition. If QPR can keep it tight at the back and capitalise on Southampton's struggles, they might just edge this one. Expect a scrappy, low-scoring game where QPR's recent away form could give them the edge.

Queens Park Rangers have had a rollercoaster of a season so far. Their recent form shows they can be unpredictable, with two wins and three losses in their last five games. They've been particularly strong away from home, beating Swansea and Bristol City, but their home form has been a concern, losing heavily to Ipswich and narrowly to Millwall. If they can bring their away form to Loftus Road, they might just have a chance against Southampton.

Recent Championship Results:

• Loss: 1-4 vs Ipswich Town (H)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Derby County (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs Swansea City (A)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Millwall (H)
• Win: 2-1 vs Bristol City (A)

Southampton have been struggling to find their rhythm, with three losses and two draws in their last five games. Their attack has been particularly toothless, managing just two goals in those games. They've been especially poor at home, failing to score in two of their last three home matches. If they can't find a way to break down QPR's defence, it could be another frustrating day for the Saints.

Recent Championship Results:

• Loss: 0-2 vs Preston North End (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Blackburn Rovers (A)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Bristol City (A)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Swansea City (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Derby County (A)

In their recent meetings, Southampton have had the upper hand, winning two of the last three encounters. However, QPR have shown they can score against Southampton, winning 3-2 at St Mary's in 2008. With both teams having mixed results recently, this match could go either way, but QPR will be looking to overturn their recent home defeat to Southampton.

Recent Championship Results

• Queens Park Rangers 0-1 Southampton (23 Dec 2023)

• Southampton 2-1 Queens Park Rangers (26 Aug 2023)

• Southampton 0-0 Queens Park Rangers (14 Mar 2009)

• Queens Park Rangers 4-1 Southampton (14 Sep 2008)

• Southampton 2-3 Queens Park Rangers (09 Feb 2008)

• Joe Walsh (Wrist) - Out

• Ziyad Larkeche (Cruciate Ligament) - Out

• Jake Clarke-Salter (Hip) - Doubt

• Wellington (Suspended) - Out

• E. Jelert (Hip Injury) - Out

• S. Charles (Hamstring Injury) - Out

• C. Archer (Knock) - Doubt

• R. Stewart (Hamstring Injury) - Out

• Samuel Edozie (Hamstring Injury) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Nardi (GK), Dunne (DF), Morrison (DF), Cook (DF), Esquerdinha (DF), Vale (MF), Hayden (MF), Madsen (MF), Chair (MF), Burrell (AT), Kone (AT)

With Hayden and Madsen in midfield, QPR will look to control the game and create chances for Burrell up front. Their defence, led by Cook and Morrison, will need to be solid to keep Southampton's attack at bay.

• Predicted lineup: McCarthy (GK), Edwards (DF), Wood (DF), Harwood-Bellis (DF), Fraser (MF), Downes (MF), Jander (MF), Manning (MF), Azaz (AT), Armstrong (AT), Scienza (AT)

Southampton will rely on Downes and Jander in midfield to dictate play and feed Armstrong and Scienza up top. Their back three of Harwood-Bellis, Edwards, and Wood will need to be on top form to deal with QPR's attacking threat.

• Burrell vs Edwards: This will be a key battle between QPR's striker and Southampton's solid defender.
• Hayden vs Downes: Expect a midfield tussle as QPR's Hayden tries to outmuscle Southampton's Downes.
• Vale (Queens Park Rangers): Vale's creativity in midfield could be crucial for QPR's chances of winning.
• Scienza (Southampton): Scienza's pace and finishing could be Southampton's best hope of breaking down QPR's defence.

Fans in the UK are able to watch Queens Park Rangers vs Southampton on Sky Sports+ at 20:45 GMT on Wednesday, 05 November 2025.

Ladbrokes is predicting that the score will be Queens Park Rangers 1-0 Southampton

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