Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓56% · fair 1.78
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓72% · @1.36
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 11.29
Southampton U21 vs Queens Park Rangers U21 preview and prediction
The match
Queens Park Rangers U21 travel to Staplewood Training Ground in the Premier League Cup on Friday 9 October (19:00 WAT) to face Southampton U21.
Form guide
Southampton U21's last 5: WWLDW Most recently they beat Wolves U21 2–0 away. They average 1.5 scored and 1.2 conceded.
Queens Park Rangers U21's last 5: LLLWL Most recently they lost to Coventry City U21 1–5 at home. On the road they have won 0 and lost 4 of their last 4. They average 1.8 scored and 3.3 conceded.
Southampton U21 arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.8 points a game against 0.5.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.9 goals: 2.7 for Southampton U21 and 1.2 for Queens Park Rangers U21. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 72% and both teams to score at 56%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Our pre-match pick was Over 2.5 goals – a 72% chance at odds of 1.36. Predicted score: Southampton U21 2–1 Queens Park Rangers U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Southampton U2167%fair 1.49 · @1.45
Draw20%fair 4.94 · @4.75
Queens Park Rangers U2113%fair 7.82 · @4.75
3.90Expected goals
2.70Southampton U21 xG
1.20Queens Park Rangers U21 xG
56%Both score
72%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–19%
3–18%
2–07%
3–07%
1–17%
1–05%
From our goals model: Southampton U21 2.7 – 1.2 Queens Park Rangers U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Southampton U21 to win✓
67%
1.49
1.45
Double chance
Southampton U21 or draw✓
87%
1.15
1.12
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
56%
1.78
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
90%
1.11
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
72%
1.39
1.36
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
55%
1.83
–
Half-time result
Southampton U21 ahead at half-time✓
52%
1.92
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Southampton U21 / FT Southampton U21✓
47%
2.14
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.29
–
Form
Southampton U21 – last 6
WWLDWD
18 Sep
@ Wolves U21
2–0
W
12 Sep
vs AFC Bournemouth U21
3–1
W
8 Sep
@ Woking
1–4
L
4 Sep
@ Bolton Wanderers Res.
1–1
D
28 Aug
@ Everton U21
2–1
W
21 Aug
@ West Ham United U21
0–0
D
1.5Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
67%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Queens Park Rangers U21 – last 6
LLLWLL
6 Oct
vs Coventry City U21
1–5
L
28 Sep
@ Swansea City U21
2–4
L
21 Sep
@ Bolton Wanderers Res.
1–3
L
13 Sep
vs Fleetwood Town U21
4–1
W
9 Sep
@ Blackburn Rovers U21
2–4
L
1 Sep
@ Huddersfield Town U21
1–3
L
1.8Scored / game
3.3Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Southampton U21 and Queens Park Rangers U21.
What is the prediction for Southampton U21 vs Queens Park Rangers U21?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 72% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.36.
Who will win Southampton U21 vs Queens Park Rangers U21?
On our numbers Southampton U21 have a 67% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Queens Park Rangers U21 13%.
How many goals will there be in Southampton U21 vs Queens Park Rangers U21?
We expect about 3.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 72% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Southampton U21 vs Queens Park Rangers U21?
Our predicted score is Southampton U21 2–1 Queens Park Rangers U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.9 goals in total.
When is Southampton U21 vs Queens Park Rangers U21?
Southampton U21 vs Queens Park Rangers U21 (Premier League Cup) kicks off on Friday 9 October 2026 at 19:00 (West Africa Time) at Staplewood Training Ground.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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