Date: Saturday 23rd December 2023
Kick-Off: 15:00 UK, 16:00 CET
Venue: Loftus Road
QPR vs Southampton top free betting tips
A resurgence from QPR who started the season under former manager Gareth Ainsworth have since picked up three wins and one draw from their previous five matches under new manager Marti Cifuentes to lift The Hoops to near safety as they currently sit just two points away from Huddersfield Town who occupies the lowest safe spot in the Championship. Southampton on the other hand are in fantastic form and top the league table for the previous ten matches and are currently unbeaten in their previous fourteen matches, last losing a match against Middlesbrough.
Both teams to score prediction: No
Usually, Russell Martin teams are an exceptional footballing side who lack defensively but this Southampton side is different and managed to keep out top scorer Sammie Szmodics in their recent 4-0 victory over Blackburn Rovers. The Saints have kept three clean sheets in their previous five matches and despite being the away team here, we predict them to keep a clean sheet this time round.
Total goals prediction: Over 2.5 Goals
Southampton can keep them out and put them in. Fifteen matches in a row Southampton have managed to score at least once but has scored more than once seven times in those fifteen matches. The likes of Adam Armstrong in attack who is the second top scorer in the league with twelve goals. QPR conceded two in their previous match to Sheffield Wednesday who have one of the worst attacks in the league so they really should struggle to cope with this Saints attack.
Correct score prediction: 3-0 to Southampton
We predict a comfortable victory over QPR for Southampton to pull themselves even further away from the rest of the playoff pack as Southampton is currently in fourth position at the time of writing. Southampton won their last match scoring four goals and keeping a clean sheet against Blackburn Rovers who have scored almost two goals per match this season.
QPR vs Southampton: What the fans think
This QPR fan gives his prediction for QPR's festive fixture list
Very difficult set of fixtures, 4 points would probably be a decent return.
— Paul Martin (@paul_martin78) December 20, 2023
This Southampton fan reacts to an academy player being handed a new contract
Brilliant news! Hope to see him in the first team soon
— Saints Socialite (@SaintsSocialite) December 18, 2023
How far will Southampton‘s fans travel to Loftus Road?
The journey from Southampton to Loftus Road is a fairly short one with Saints fans expected to be on the road for a total of under four hours covering just over 140 miles in total.
QPR vs Southampton: Tickets
Tickets for this match can still be purchased with adult tickets ranging from £18-42 depending on the area you choose to sit in with the rest of the tickets being priced from £8-36.
The away allocation for Southampton has sold out.
FAQs regarding QPR vs Southampton
What was QPR's last result? 2-1 defeat against Sheffield Wednesday.
What was Southampton's last result? 4-0 win against Blackburn Rovers.
Who is the player to watch? Adam Armstrong.