{"id":1439668,"date":"2026-03-20T09:44:04","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T09:44:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1439668"},"modified":"2026-03-20T09:44:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T09:44:05","slug":"match-preview-qpr-vs-portsmouth-21-03-26-championship","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-qpr-vs-portsmouth-21-03-26-championship\/","title":{"rendered":"Queens Park Rangers vs Portsmouth: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Queens Park Rangers<\/a> and Portsmouth<\/a> renew rivalries in a Championship<\/a> encounter where survival and pride are at stake. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kick-off is set for 3pm at Loftus Road, with both sides looking to snap recent poor runs and gain crucial points in the final stretch of the campaign. The last six meetings have seen Portsmouth hold the upper hand, but QPR’s knack for scoring against the run of play adds a layer of intrigue to this clash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Based on season-long trends and recent head-to-heads, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We’re particularly confident in both teams finding the net, given the defensive weaknesses on display and attacking output from QPR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Both Teams To Score: Yes<\/strong><\/td>\nBet365<\/a> 5\/6<\/a> (54.5%)<\/td>\n\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nWe are backing goals at both ends: QPR’s matches average nearly 2.9 goals, with both teams scoring in four of their last six meetings. QPR have scored 49 and conceded 60, while Portsmouth are similar defensively.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Over 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\nBet365<\/a> 6\/5<\/a> (45.5%)<\/td>\n\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nThere could be value in backing goals: QPR’s attack has outperformed its xG by a huge margin, suggesting a clinical edge or luck, while Portsmouth have also been involved in open games. Four of the last six H2Hs have seen at least three goals.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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    Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    QPR have struggled defensively with 60 goals conceded, though they have been far more productive up front than Portsmouth. Portsmouth, meanwhile, have found goals hard to come by\u2014just 36 from 37 matches\u2014and sit perilously close to the relegation zone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Team<\/th>\nPos<\/th>\nP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Queens Park Rangers<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n38<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n49<\/td>\n60<\/td>\n-11<\/td>\n50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Portsmouth<\/td>\n20<\/td>\n37<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n17<\/td>\n36<\/td>\n48<\/td>\n-12<\/td>\n40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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