Match analysis
EnglandChampionship
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Championship fixture.
Value VinnyThe pickSouthampton win
The numbers don't lie, and in this fixture they're telling a very clear story. Southampton's home record over the last 20 games is 13 wins, 6 draws and 1 loss, with 2.05 goals scored per game and just 0.85 conceded. QPR's away record over the same span is 7 wins, 8 draws and 5…
PajimonThe pickSouthampton win
Right, so we've got Southampton hosting QPR at home on 31 October, and let me tell you, this one already smells like a proper braai. The Saints are at home, and that's where they do their damage. Southampton's home record over the last 20 games is 13 wins, 6 draws and 1 loss…
Yoda Mc Yoda FaceThe pickSouthampton win
The wise one sees what others miss, does he not? Southampton, at their ground, have won 13 of their last 20 home games, drawing 6 and losing just 1. That is a record that speaks with a calm authority, like a master who has long since mastered the form. QPR, on the other hand…
Mr SimpleThe pickSouthampton win
Right, so we've got Southampton hosting QPR at St Mary's on 31 October, and if you've been following the numbers, this one's got a pretty clear shape to it. The Saints' home record over the last 20 games is the headline here. Thirteen wins, six draws, one loss. They've scored…
Tomorrow, Southampton take on QPR in Championship action. A 156-point Elo gap makes Southampton the side to beat, with QPR rated 1491.
With W D W W L from their last five, Southampton are in good nick. They are unbeaten in four. QPR are blowing hot and cold: their last five read W L W D D.
On their own patch Southampton are scoring 2.6 and letting in 0.6 per game. On the road QPR score 0.8 a game and concede 1.2.
For our Southampton vs QPR tips, the pick with the most value is Southampton to win (1.78); all four previews are above. All four of them agree, which says plenty.
| SouthamptonHome | Rating | QPRAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,658 | Overall | 1,503 |
| 1,647 | Match venue | 1,491 |
| 1,647 | At home | 1,481 |
| 1,582 | Away | 1,491 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,577 | Attack | 1,479 |
| 1,587 | Defence | 1,514 |
| 1,586 | Home attack | 1,506 |
| 1,547 | Away attack | 1,423 |
| 1,609 | Home defence | 1,495 |
| 1,523 | Away defence | 1,530 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,688 | Goal environment | 1,598 |
| 1,600 | Home goals | 1,748 |
| 1,588 | Away goals | 1,350 |
| 1,536 | Possession | 1,482 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,522 | Set-piece attack | 1,505 |
| 1,522 | Set-piece defence | 1,504 |
| 1,570 | Close games | 1,483 |
| 1,691 | Winning margin | 1,520 |
Match venue compares Southampton at home with QPR away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.
Southampton and QPR have met eight times since November 2012: Southampton have won seven and QPR have taken one. Our Southampton vs QPR prediction page has every tip on this pairing.
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
