Portsmouth vs QPR Prediction and Betting Tips | December 26th 2025

Portsmouth lock horns with QPR on Boxing Day (Friday) as the 23rd round of games beckons in the Championship. The two sides are perched in different halves of the standings.

John Mousinho's Portsmouth are fresh off a 1-1 draw at Derby County last weekend. Pompey led, thanks to Callum Lang's sixth-minute opener, but Derby restored parity, albeit fortuitously.

The unfortunate Hayden Matthews put one into his own net a minute into the second period as a share of the spoils ensued. The draw keeps Pompey two points clear of the drop zone, in 21st, with 21 points from as many matches, winning five.

Meanwhile, Julien Stephan's QPR are coming off a thumping 4-1 home win over 2024 champions Leicester City. The Hoops scored four times before the break - through as many different players - before the Foxes bagged a consolation eight minutes from time.

A third win in four games lifts Stephan's side up to seventh in the points table, with 34 points from 22 outings, winning 10.

On that note, here's a look at the head-to-head stats and key numbers, match prediction, and betting tips for the Portsmouth-QPR Championship clash at Fratton Park:

Portsmouth vs QPR head-to-head stats and key numbers

• In 41 meetings across competitions, QPR lead Portsmouth 15-13 but lost their last clash 2-1 away in the Championship in February.
• Pompey have won the last three games in the fixture, with the last two coming in the Championship.
• The hosts have won two and lost as many of their last five home games - all in the Championship.
• QPR have won once in their last five road outings - all in the Championship - losing thrice.
• Form guide (last five games across competitions, most recent result first): Portsmouth: D-W-L-L-L; QPR: W-L-W-W-L

Portsmouth vs QPR prediction

The two sides have had contrasting campaigns. While Pompey are languishing at the wrong end of the standings, the Hoops are a point off the play-off places.

In terms of head-to-head, QPR have a slender advantage, but Pompey have dominated recent meetings, especially at home, winning three of six league meetings, losing once.

The Hoops - who suffered a double against QPR last season - have a poor Boxing Day record, winning one of their last 11 league games. But considering their overall better form this season, expect the visitors to take the win.

Prediction: Portsmouth 0-2 QPR

Portsmouth vs QPR betting tips

Tip-1: QPR to win

Tip-2: Portsmouth to score: No (They haven't scored in three of their last five games.)

Tip-3: Over 1.5 goals (Their last 10 meetings have had at least 10 goals.)

Edited by Bhargav