EFL Championship

Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 15:00

Southampton

Team Performance 7 out of 10

Queens Park Rangers

Team Performance 5 out of 10

Southampton vs Queens Park Rangers Prediction & Stats | EFL Championship | 31/10

The encounter between Southampton and Queens Park Rangers is set to kick off at 15:00 on Saturday, 31/10.

This EFL Championship fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.

Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.

Our Recommended Bet

Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.

This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.

Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.

Recommended Bet

1st Half Draw

Why we predict the first half to end in a draw

We expect a draw in the first half for the Southampton vs Queens Park Rangers fixture.

Both sides are likely to approach the opening period cautiously, focusing on structure and possession. A balanced first half with limited chances could result in a level score at halftime.

Key Betting Insights

Southampton

Scored 6 goals in their last 5 matches
Undefeated in their last 4 clashes
Under 10.5 corners landed in 4 of Southampton's last 5 matches

Queens Park Rangers

Scored 12 goals in their last 5 matches
Conceded in 4 of their last 5 matches
Both teams scored in 3 out of Queens Park Rangers's last 5 matches

1st Half Draw: 8/5

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Southampton Preview

Southampton has completed 12 fixtures in the EFL Championship, securing 7 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses — an average of 2 points per game. In the EFL Championship, the team has scored 24 goals (2 per game) and conceded 12 (1 per game).

Across all competitions this season, Southampton has played 70 matches, scoring 125 goals (1.79 per match) and conceding 81 (1.16 per match).

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Southampton

Goals Scored: 125

Goals Conceded: 81

Average Goals Scored: 1.79

Average Goals Conceded: 1.16

Wins: 37

Goal Difference: 44

Date	Game	Result
24/10	West Ham 2 - 3 Southampton	W
17/10	Southampton 0 - 0 Bolton Wanderers	D
14/10	Norwich City 0 - 1 Southampton	W
11/10	Southampton 1 - 0 Portsmouth	W
19/09	Wrexham 2 - 1 Southampton	L

Southampton to win the match: 8/11

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Queens Park Rangers Preview

Across 12 EFL Championship matches, Queens Park Rangers has posted 5 victories, 5 stalemates, and 2 defeats, averaging 1.67 points per fixture. In those games they scored 20 (1.67 per match) and conceded 12 (1 per match).

During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Queens Park Rangers has earned 21 wins from 61 matches across all competitions, scoring 85 goals (1.39 per match) and conceding 91 (1.49 per match).

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Queens Park Rangers

Goals Scored: 85

Goals Conceded: 91

Average Goals Scored: 1.39

Average Goals Conceded: 1.49

Wins: 21

Goal Difference: -6

Date	Game	Result
24/10	Queens Park Rangers 5 - 0 Swansea City	W
17/10	Birmingham City 3 - 0 Queens Park Rangers	L
14/10	Queens Park Rangers 4 - 1 Derby County	W
09/10	West Ham 1 - 1 Queens Park Rangers	D
19/09	Queens Park Rangers 2 - 2 Preston North End	D

Queens Park Rangers to win the match: 3/1

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Statistical Insights for Southampton vs Queens Park Rangers

Here's a statistical breakdown comparing each team's key metrics to the average.

From goal output and both teams to score rates to the results of their last 5 matches, these numbers offer a data-backed view to help identify betting value in the Southampton vs Queens Park Rangers fixture.

Key metrics

Team Form

Southampton

England - EFL Championship

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	W D W W L	2
Home	D W W W W	2.6
Away	W W L D D	1.6

Queens Park Rangers

England - EFL Championship

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	W L W D D	1.6
Home	W W D L W	2
Away	L D D D W	1.2

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Home Win

4/6

58.82%

Draw

10/3

23.42%

Away Win

3/1

25%

Key Metrics

Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners and cards.

Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.

Key metrics

Goals Scored

Southampton

last 5 matches

Queens Park Rangers

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Queens Park Rangers scored +100% more goals than Southampton in the last 5 matches.

Southampton and Queens Park Rangers goals scored count, last 5 matches

West Ham

Bolton Wanderers

Norwich City

Portsmouth

Wrexham

Swansea City

Birmingham City

Derby County

West Ham

Preston North End

Key metrics

Goals Conceded

Southampton

last 5 matches

Queens Park Rangers

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Queens Park Rangers conceded +75% more goals than Southampton in the last 5 matches.

Southampton and Queens Park Rangers goals conceded count, last 5 matches

West Ham

Bolton Wanderers

Norwich City

Portsmouth

Wrexham

Swansea City

Birmingham City

Derby County

West Ham

Preston North End

Key metrics

Corners

Southampton

last 5 matches

Queens Park Rangers

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Queens Park Rangers received +16% more corners than Southampton in the last 5 matches.

Southampton and Queens Park Rangers corners count, last 5 matches

West Ham

Bolton Wanderers

Norwich City

Portsmouth

Wrexham

Swansea City

Birmingham City

Derby County

West Ham

Preston North End

Key metrics

Cards

Southampton

last 5 matches

Queens Park Rangers

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Southampton received +27% more cards than Queens Park Rangers in the last 5 matches.

Southampton and Queens Park Rangers cards count, last 5 matches

West Ham

Bolton Wanderers

Norwich City

Portsmouth

Wrexham

Swansea City

Birmingham City

Derby County

West Ham

Preston North End

Published on 28 October 2026, at 00:02 Last updated on 28 October 2026, at 03:18

Dave Kuzio Content Manager

Dave is an established football tipster and NCTJ and NCE qualified journalist. He has over 23 years experience writing for sports websites including Teletext Sport, and providing betting tips for some of the biggest football betting sites. For his sins, he is a Barnsley FC supporter and gets to as many games as possible with his two sons.