Southampton vs QPR prediction 24.02.2026 | Championship

Southampton have shown resilience in recent weeks, climbing to 11th place in the Championship with an almost neutral goal difference. The Saints overcame one of the longest winless streaks in the EFL Championship this season, going without a victory for over a month between 13 December and 17 January, losing four matches and drawing three during that stretch. Since then, however, they have put together a six-game unbeaten league run, including three wins from their last four outings. A 1-1 draw with Charlton this weekend brought their three-match winning streak to an end.

Despite the points haul, Southampton’s campaign has been disrupted by instability off the pitch and injury setbacks. The club sacked manager Will Still in early November 2025 after a poor run left them near the relegation zone, elevating interim boss Tonda Eckert in his place.

From a personnel perspective, Southampton still contend with a handful of absences. Recent reports indicate that Jay Robinson and Welington are set to miss action due to a quad and muscle injury respectively.

QPR arrive in South Coast with mixed fortunes. Under manager Julien Stéphan this season, the Hoops occupy a mid-table position with slightly fewer wins and a similar goal output to Southampton. Their key attacking threat comes from forward Rumarn Burrell, who has scored 10 goals in the league, supported by wingers and midfield creators like Nicolas Madsen and Jonathan Varane.

The London club’s recent form has been inconsistent, lacking the sustained momentum required to mount a push toward the play-off positions. Although they secured a 3-1 win at Hull City on Matchday 33, it was only their second victory in the last seven league matches. However, that result extended QPR’s unbeaten away run to four games.

Injuries have also impacted squad continuity, though recent news suggests Ilias Chair, Jonathan Varane and Madsen are in contention after minor knocks, potentially bolstering QPR’s midfield and attacking options.