Southampton vs QPR Prediction & BETTING TIPS - 24/02/2026

Southampton host QPR in a Championship clash, looking to maintain momentum after a 1-1 draw with Charlton. As Tonda Eckert’s men have turned their St. Mary’s Stadium into a real fortress, we predict a 2-1 home win. The Saints are missing Robinson, Roerslev Rasmussen, and Wellington, but their form has been strong, collecting 2.0 points per game both home and away over recent fixtures. They score an average of 1.5 goals per match, conceding 1.3, with 50% of games seeing both teams score. At St Mary’s, they average 1.0 goal scored and keep a 60% clean sheet rate, highlighting a slightly more cautious home setup.QPR, on the other hand, are unbeaten in two, including a 3-1 win over Hull City, and have been competitive on the road, averaging 0.8 goals scored and 0.6 conceded away. The Hoops’ attack is in form, and 60% of matches have seen BTTS, suggesting they can trouble Southampton’s defense. Historical head-to-head stats favor Southampton, who have won 6 of 9 previous meetings. There are no fresh injury worries in the away team.