Portsmouth - QPR: Start of the new Championship season. Match prediction for August 15, 2026
On Saturday, August 15, the opening-round match of the English Championship will see Portsmouth take on QPR. The game will kick off at 16:00 CET, and I am offering you a bet on this fixture.
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Portsmouth - QPR: Match preview
Last season, Portsmouth finished 18th in the table, collecting 55 points from 46 rounds. They finished eight points clear of the relegation zone and retained their place in the Championship. In preparation for the new season, they played six matches, winning just once, while also drawing three and losing two. Last week, Portsmouth played their first competitive match of the season against West Ham in the first round of the English League Cup. The Hammers won 3-1, and Portsmouth will now turn their full attention to the Championship.
QPR finished higher than Portsmouth last season. They collected 58 points from 46 matches and finished 15th, three places above Portsmouth and 11 points clear of the relegation zone. In preparation for the season, they played six friendly matches, winning five and drawing one. They also played their first competitive match of the season. QPR faced Millwall and also suffered defeat. They lost 0-2 on penalties and were eliminated from the competition.
Match facts and H2H
- Portsmouth have not won any of their last six matches.
- QPR have lost just one of their last five matches, winning four.
- QPR have scored in six consecutive matches.
- QPR thrashed Portsmouth 6-1 in their most recent head-to-head meeting.
Probable line-ups
- Portsmouth: Schmid; Devlin, Poole, Shaughnessy, Swanson; Shein, Adams; Kamara, Segecic, Brooke-Smith; Bishop
- Queens Park Rangers: Charles; Mbengue, Dunne, Edwards, Kemper; Vale, Madsen; Poku, Chair, Smyth; Kone
Prediction
I think both teams will be keen to make a very strong start in their opening game of the season. I recommend betting on over 2 goals. The odds for this outcome are 1.42.
