Portsmouth — Queens Park Rangers Prediction, H2H and Probable Lineups — 26 December 2025
On December 26, 2025, in Matchday 23 of the English Championship, Portsmouth will host Queens Park Rangers. The match is set to kick off at 16:00 Central European Time. Let’s take a closer look at the potential outcome of this clash.
Portsmouth
Portsmouth come into this match in rather mixed form. In their last five games, the team have recorded three defeats, one win, and one draw. Most recently, Portsmouth won 2–1 against Blackburn and then played out a 1–1 away draw against Derby County. Overall, the season has not been going well for the team. At the moment, Portsmouth sit just 21st in the league table, only two points above the relegation zone. They have collected 21 points so far this season, scoring 18 goals and conceding 28.
However, their home form looks noticeably better. In 11 home matches, Portsmouth have picked up 14 points, and recent performances at home have been fairly solid. Over their last four home games, they have recorded two wins, one draw, and one defeat.
Portsmouth are now fully focused on the Championship, having already been eliminated from the EFL Cup after a 1–2 defeat against Reading in the first round.
Looking at recent home head-to-head meetings with Queens Park Rangers, the balance is very even. In the last five encounters between the sides, each team has won once, while the remaining three matches ended in draws. Notably, all five of those games saw goals scored by both teams.
Queens Park Rangers
Queens Park Rangers look much more confident than their upcoming opponent. In their last seven matches, the team have picked up five wins and suffered only two defeats. In their most recent game, QPR played at home against Leicester and secured an emphatic 4–1 victory. It is also worth noting the high-scoring nature of these games. Six of QPR’s last seven matches have gone over 2.5 goals, and in six of those seven games, both teams managed to score.
At the moment, Queens Park Rangers sit 7th in the league table with 34 points, just one point behind the playoff zone. Offensively and defensively, the team have been involved in open games, scoring 32 goals while conceding 34, one of the weaker defensive records in the league.
On the road, QPR have collected 14 points from 11 matches, which is a solid away return. Like Portsmouth, they can now concentrate solely on the Championship, having already been eliminated from the EFL Cup after a 2–3 defeat in the first round.
Looking at recent head-to-head meetings against Portsmouth, QPR have struggled. They have lost their last three matches against this opponent, with their most recent victory dating back to 2019. In the last two meetings between the sides, the total went over 2.5 goals, and both teams found the net.
Probable Lineups
- Portsmouth: Schmid, Devlin, Matthews, Poole, Williams, Kosznovszky, Dozzell, Lang, Chaplin, Segecic, Bishop
- Queens Park Rangers: Hamer, Mbengue, Clarke-Salter, Dunne, Norrington-Davies, Dembele, Madsen, Varane, Saito, Kone, Burrell
Key Facts and Head-to-Head
- Portsmouth have failed to win 10 of their last 12 matches.
- 3 of Portsmouth’s last 4 matches have seen under 2.5 goals.
- Portsmouth have conceded first in 4 of their last 5 matches.
- Queens Park Rangers have won 3 of their last 4 matches.
- 6 of Queens Park Rangers’s last 7 matches have seen over 2.5 goals.
- Both teams scored in 6 of Queens Park Rangers’ last 7 matches.
- Queens Park Rangers have scored first in 3 of their last 4 matches.
- Portsmouth have won 3 of the last 4 head-to-head meetings.
Portsmouth — Queens Park Rangers Prediction
The teams approach this match in very different form and league situations. Portsmouth have looked unconvincing in recent games overall, although their home performances have been more solid. Despite this, the general situation remains critical, as the team are just two points above the relegation zone. Queens Park Rangers are in a much stronger position. The team are fighting for a playoff spot and come into this match on a positive run, highlighted by a very confident win in their most recent outing. Matches involving QPR have generally been open and high-scoring, clearly reflecting their defensive issues. Recent head-to-head meetings between these sides have often been competitive and entertaining, especially at Portsmouth, where goals from both teams have been a regular outcome. Taking into account the current form of both teams, Portsmouth’s overall struggles this season, and the defensive problems on both sides, we expect this trend to continue in the upcoming match. My bet for this match: Both Teams to score — Yes at odds of 1.73.
