Probable Lineups

4-4-1-1
Queens Park Rangers
4-1-4-1
Southampton
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision

(29) 12 Goals 38 (46)
(20) 11 Assists 18 (25)
(6.7) 6.8 Average Ratings 6.8 (6.6)
27.5 Average Age 24.7
182.8 Average Height (cm) 182.5
(1) 0.9 Shots pg 1.1 (1)
(47%) 44% Aerial Duel Success 50% (50%)
(0.9) 0.8 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.5)
(1.7) 1.7 Tackles pg 1.4 (1.8)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premier League.

Missing Players

Player Reason Status Rating
Fabio Out 6.63
Andrew Johnson Out 6.03
Hogan Ephraim Out N/A
Stéphane Mbia Out 6.83
Ryan Nelsen Doubtful 7.27
Kieron Dyer Doubtful 6.14
Jamie Mackie Doubtful 6.27
Park Ji-Sung Doubtful 6.6
Player Reason Status Rating
Frazer Richardson Out 6.35

Team News

Queens Park Rangers
  • Mark Hughes' side could have a problem in defence, with Ryan Nelsen pulling out of the New Zealand squad in midweek with knocks to his ankle and knee. He is a doubt for this bottom of the table clash, and could join the suspended Stephane Mbia and Fabio on the absent defenders list.
  • Jamie Mackie is a minor doubt after withdrawing from the Scotland squad this week with an ankle injury, but he should be fine to play.
  • Granero may play on the right with Faurlin and Diakite in the middle, as they lined up against Stoke last week, though the performance was disappointing, so Hughes could line up his side in a more attacking fashion for this must-win game.
Southampton
  • Southampton threw away what was probably their best chance for a win this season with some terrible defending that resulted in a Swansea equaliser last week.
  • That goal came after the Saints tried to play their way out of defence and were closed down after Gazzaniga's clearance put Yoshida under unnecessary pressure. Artur Boruc could be back in contention in goal, though there is an ongoing investigation into his behaviour towards fans in the game against Tottenham.
  • Frazer Richardson is the away side's only injury problem.

Prediction

  • After only eleven league games it is rare to be able to call a match a relegation battle, but this most certainly is a six-pointer in that sense, with QPR and Southampton currently propping up the Premier League table with four and five points respectively.
  • Mark Hughes' side are one of only two teams yet to have won a Premier League match this season, but have been playing better football than their results suggest. They have some brilliant players but the fact that they have only scored 8 goals in 11 games cannot be overlooked.
  • Southampton, meanwhile, have rippled the net enough times, but have simply conceded far too many goals, particularly on their travels. They have let in 18 goals in 5 away games so far and have to change that if they are to have any chance of survival. This game will probably be quite scrappy with both teams desperate for the win, but the home side should just about edge it.
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Latest Comments

 
  • Crimson_1987

    Mark Hughes - your time is up

    26 weeks ago
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  • Jamie_K

    Hughes out! Hughes out! Hughes out!

    26 weeks ago
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  • YeboahsRightPeg

    QPR to finally get their first win. soton are so bad

    27 weeks ago
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  • Crimson_1987

    this will be the match that will decide Mark Hughes' fate

    27 weeks ago
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  • niknik

    This is the time for the first win for Quenns P.R.
    This will be one of the three free tips from bet-tipsters.com next Saturday.

    27 weeks ago
     +2  -1 Report
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Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts Form
14 Southampton 9 14 15 41 ddlldd
20 Q. P. Rangers 4 13 21 25 lldlll

Top Players

Queens Park Rangers
Southampton
R. Nelsen 7.27
A. Taarabt 7.2
C. Hill 6.96
M. Schneiderlin 7.23
R. Lambert 7.06
A. Lallana 6.92
L. Remy 6
A. Taarabt 5
B. Zamora 4
R. Lambert 15
J. Puncheon 6
J. Rodriguez 6
A. Taarabt 4
P. Ji-Sung 3
S. Mbia 3
R. Lambert 5
A. Lallana 5
J. Rodriguez 5

Match Forecast

Queens Park Rangers will stray offside often  
Southampton will score from a direct freekick  
Southampton will steal the ball from the opposition often  
Queens Park Rangers will steal the ball from the opposition often  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characters.
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