Queens Park Rangers vs Portsmouth: match statistics
Queens Park Rangers perform significantly better in home matches, achieving a 44% win rate and scoring an average of 1.61 goals per game, supported by a favorable xG of 1.59. Portsmouth exhibits very poor away form with just a 22% win rate, a negative goal difference of -11, and an alarmingly low average of 0.94 goals scored on the road. Both teams are in a form crisis over their last five matches; however, QPR won their latest fixture, while Portsmouth has lost four of their last five. The hosts' advantage in offensive (higher xG, more shots on target) and defensive (lower opponent xG) statistics, combined with home support, gives them a genuine chance of victory. Nonetheless, the poor current form of both sides and relatively balanced possession suggest a draw is also a possibility, resulting in a moderate probability for a home win.
Queens Park Rangers vs Portsmouth: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Queens Park Rangers played Portsmouth in Championship (England). The match was played on 21 March 2026. Final score: 6:1.
Current form
Queens Park Rangers: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match. Portsmouth: 0-1-4, 0.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Queens Park Rangers scores 1.29 and concedes 1.58 goals per match. Portsmouth scores 0.97 and concedes 1.30. League average: 2.58 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Queens Park Rangers 63%, Portsmouth 51%. Over 2.5: Queens Park Rangers 63%, Portsmouth 43%. League level: BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 50%.
xG, shots and style
Portsmouth has higher xG: 1.43 vs 1.38. Queens Park Rangers: 12.6 shots per match, Portsmouth: 12.9.
Match halves
Queens Park Rangers: half-time lead 24%, second-half goals 0.74. Portsmouth: half-time lead 22%, second-half goals 0.62.
Goals by minute
Queens Park Rangers: 76-90+ (14 goals). Portsmouth: 76-90+ (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Championship: 2.58 goals per match, BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 50%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 100%.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Queens Park Rangers perform significantly better in home matches, achieving a 44% win rate and scoring an average of 1.61 goals per game, supported by a favorable xG of 1.59. Portsmouth exhibits very poor away form with just a 22% win rate, a negative goal difference of -11, and an alarmingly low average of 0.94 goals scored on the road. Both teams are in a form crisis over their last five matches; however, QPR won their latest fixture, while Portsmouth has lost four of their last five. The hosts' advantage in offensive (higher xG, more shots on target) and defensive (lower opponent xG) statistics, combined with home support, gives them a genuine chance of victory. Nonetheless, the poor current form of both sides and relatively balanced possession suggest a draw is also a possibility, resulting in a moderate probability for a home win.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Queens Park Rangers | Portsmouth | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.25 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Queens Park Rangers is 200% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / match - Queens Park Rangers · 0.2 pts / match - Portsmouth
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Queens Park Rangers is 33% better for: goals scored per match.
1.29 goals / match - Queens Park Rangers · 0.97 goals / match - Portsmouth
Portsmouth is 22% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.58 goals / match - Queens Park Rangers · 1.3 goals / match - Portsmouth
Queens Park Rangers scores in 74% of matches (28 of 38 matches), while Portsmouth keeps a clean sheet in 19% (7 of 37 matches).
Portsmouth scores in 65% of matches (24 of 37 matches), while Queens Park Rangers keeps a clean sheet in 24% (9 of 38 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Queens Park Rangers
Over / Under - Portsmouth
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Queens Park Rangers is 8% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.11 pts / match - Queens Park Rangers · 1.03 pts / match - Portsmouth
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Queens Park Rangers - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 24% of matches and wins 37%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Portsmouth - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 22% of matches and wins 27%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -6 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 100% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -5 | +1 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (14 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (15). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Queens Park Rangers
Portsmouth
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Championship).
Teams vs league
| Queens Park Rangers | Liga | Portsmouth | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.87 | 2.58 | ▼ 2.27 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 63% | 56% | ▼ 51% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 63% | 50% | ▼ 43% |
| Clean sheets | • 24% | 25% | ▼ 19% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 74% | 71% | ▼ 68% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 71% | 77% | • 76% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Queens Park Rangers 0 - 1 - 0 Portsmouth. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Queens Park Rangers vs Portsmouth?
The Championship match finished Queens Park Rangers 6:1 Portsmouth. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Queens Park Rangers vs Portsmouth?
Queens Park Rangers score 1.29 goals per game on average and Portsmouth 0.97. The Championship average is 2.58 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 63% of Queens Park Rangers's matches and 51% of Portsmouth's.
What form are Queens Park Rangers and Portsmouth in?
Over the last 5 games Queens Park Rangers have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and Portsmouth 0-1-4 (0.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Queens Park Rangers vs Portsmouth?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.