Portsmouth travel to the MATRADE Loftus Road Stadium to take on Queens Park Rangers, with both teams seeking a crucial three points that could allow them to escape the relegation zone.
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Our Three Predictions For Queens Park Rangers vs Portsmouth
- First Prediction – Match to end in a draw – 3.50
- Second Prediction – Over 1.5 goals to be scored – 2.69
- Third Prediction – Portsmouth to score first – 2.59
First Prediction For Queens Park Rangers vs Portsmouth: Match To End In A Draw – 3.50
With both sides seemingly allergic to winning, it may be a realistic prediction to say that this match will end in a draw. QPR have only won once this season, whilst Portsmouth have failed to win at all since their promotion to the second tier. Both sides are no strangers to drawing games either, QPR drawing four times in the Championship this season, and Portsmouth drawing five games in the Championship this season.
Second Prediction For Queens Park Rangers vs Portsmouth: Over 1.5 Goals To Be Scored – 2.69
Despite both sides not scoring many goals between them this season, both side’s defence has proved to be their downfall so far. Both sides have scored a total of nine goals each, with the R’s conceding 16 goals and Pompey conceding 20. Just the other week John Mousinho’s side were victims of a 6-1 thrashing by Stoke City. Both side’s defensive woes have been their downfall this season, and this could prove to be the theme in this crucial relegation six-pointer.
Third Prediction For Queens Park Rangers vs Portsmouth: Portsmouth To Score First – 2.59
This might be a more risky prediction than the others, but Pompey scoring first has happened multiple times this season. They have scored first against Oxford United, Burnley and Middlesbrough so far this season. The problem for Mousinho’s side is holding onto those leads, as the side sat 23rd are yet to win this season.
Best Odds For Queens Park Rangers vs Portsmouth
| Bookmaker | Queens Park Rangers | Draw | Portsmouth |
| 10Bet | 1.82 | 3.50 | 4.10 |
| Cosmobet | 1.83 | 3.29 | 4.18 |
| Myriadplay | 1.83 | 3.29 | 4.18 |
Full Preview Of The Game: Last Results And Head-To-Head
This game will no doubt prove to be a relegation six-pointer even with it so early into the Championship season. After the international break, both sides will feel rested and raring to go again. Three points for either side could prove to be so crucial, and depending on other team’s results around them, it could even be enough to lift one side out of the bottom three. Portsmouth come into this clash on the back of a 1-1 draw against high-flyers Oxford, whilst QPR suffered defeat against Derby County at Pride Park.
Both sides have not faced each other since 2019, when both sides played each other in both the FA Cup and the EFL Cup. The last time these sides met in the Championship was back in the 2010/11 season. Portsmouth have only ever won against QPR once, with two matches ending in draws and a further two ending in R’s wins.
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Where To Watch Queens Park Rangers vs Portsmouth
Where can I watch this game, either on TV or in person?
The 3 PM blackout returns to all fixtures kicking off at 3 PM after the international break. This means the match is not being televised, but you can watch it in person.
- Location: The MATRADE Loftus Road Stadium, West London, London, England
- Date and time: 3 PM, Saturday October 19
Probable Lineups For Queens Park Rangers vs Portsmouth
What lineups can we predict from both sides in this relegation six-pointer?
Queens Park Rangers Lineup
- Lineup: P. Nardi; K. Paal, J. Dunne, S. Cook, H. Ashby; S. Field, N. Madsen, I. Chair; K. Dembele, K. Saito, M. Frey
- Injuries and suspensions: J. Colback, J. Varane, J. Clarke-Salter, L. Morrison
- Coach: Marti Cifuentes
Portsmouth Lineup
- Lineup: N. Schmid; J. Williams, R. Poole, T. McIntyre, C. Oglive; M. Pack, F. Potts, P. Lane; C. Saydee, J. Murphy, E. Sorensen, M. O’Mahony
- Injuries and suspensions: I. Bowat, C. Bishop, J. Farrell, C. Shaughnessy
- Coach: John Mousinho
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